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Disney World Boots Christian Worship Services Off-Site
AFA Online ^ | December 22, 2002 | Fred Jackson and Jody Brown

Posted on 12/23/2002 3:55:16 PM PST by Buffalo Bob

Says to Allow Practice to Continue Would Be 'Insensitive' Toward Other Religions

AgapePress) - Disney World in Florida says it is canceling its long tradition of offering a place for Christian visitors to worship.

Cybercast News quotes Disney officials who say the theme park can no longer accommodate 1,500 Catholic and Protestant families who want to use the facility for Sunday services. Disney spokesman, Rena Callahan, said it does not seem right to offer only two types of services when there are "so many religions out there." To continue that, she said, would be "insensitive" to the resort's non-Christian clientele.

"It seems like you do need to look at the diversity aspect of this and try to serve everyone to the best of your ability," Callahan is quoted as saying.

Wendy Wright is with Concerned Women for America. She says Disney's family-friendly attitude has been replaced by strict adherence to the business bottom line to the point where the company is willing to alienate and offend its Christian customers.

"Kicking churches off of the property is exactly the opposite of what Disney needs to be doing," Wright told Cybercast. The move, she says, is short-sighted because religious communities and activities help set a moral tone.

She notes the late Walt Disney himself demanded that his employees uphold a moral standard and be sensitive toward families who go to the theme park -- but points out Disney's current corporate leadership is actively reaching out to homosexual consumers that do not typically have children of their own.

The American Family Association called for a boycott of Disney several years ago because of concerns over the company's straying from family values, particularly in its movie productions.

Pro-family organizations have also condemned Disney for allowing the annual "Gay Days" at its theme parks.

Disney's announcement comes on the heels of a decision earlier this month by the Orlando city council to add "sexual orientation" to the city's human-rights ordinance. That new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2003, will apply only within the city limits


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: disney; disneysevilempire; mickeymouse; religion
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1 posted on 12/23/2002 3:55:16 PM PST by Buffalo Bob
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To: Buffalo Bob
Deja view...same topic under discussion http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/808596/posts
2 posted on 12/23/2002 3:56:55 PM PST by Keith in Iowa
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To: Buffalo Bob
It seems to me that on Disney property, Disney should be allowed to set the rules.
3 posted on 12/23/2002 4:00:49 PM PST by The Obstinate Insomniac
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To: Buffalo Bob
"Who do you think draws all those little fuzzy bunnies? HINT- it's not Hulk Hogan!"
4 posted on 12/23/2002 4:02:21 PM PST by RANGERAIRBORNE
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To: The Obstinate Insomniac
It seems to me that on Disney property, Disney should be allowed to set the rules.

I doubt if anybody disputes that. But this is just one more reason (to go along with Gay Pride Day) for Christians to boycott Disney World as a vacation destination.

5 posted on 12/23/2002 4:03:26 PM PST by Texas Eagle
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To: Keith in Iowa
Strange, Keith. I searched on Disney and Christian before posting.
6 posted on 12/23/2002 4:11:25 PM PST by Buffalo Bob
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To: The Obstinate Insomniac
It seems to me that on Disney property, Disney should be allowed to set the rules.

I agree. I've got 4 kids and hated the two times I went. Long lines, high prices and the "other" stuff is just baggage that I didn't want my kids exposed to . I like Busch Gardens... it's a lot more fun and has better rides and a really cool kids section. Across the street is a water park. So Disney can grab it's ankles for the gay crowd and the "diversity" bunch. I'll take the other parks and Callaway Gardens for the 'real fun'..

7 posted on 12/23/2002 4:18:20 PM PST by Dick Vomer
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To: Buffalo Bob
JeeZ. Talk about pushing your religion off onto others.
I'll be interested to read the posts justifying this.
8 posted on 12/23/2002 4:38:41 PM PST by gcruse
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To: Buffalo Bob
I think its time for Christians to take their vacation dollars elsewhere.
9 posted on 12/23/2002 4:50:39 PM PST by teletech
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To: Buffalo Bob
Note to Disney Executives with Heads up their A$$.

Are you going to cancel the Christmas night candle light parade? What the hell are you going to do when the crowd starts to spontaneously sing "Silent Night, Holy Night?" Are you going to expel them from the park?

10 posted on 12/23/2002 5:22:34 PM PST by PokeyJoe
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To: PokeyJoe
What the hell are you going to do when the crowd starts to spontaneously sing "Silent Night, Holy Night?" Are you going to expel them from the park?

Don't go giving them ideas. Janet Reno lives right down the road.

11 posted on 12/23/2002 6:17:25 PM PST by Texas Eagle
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To: Texas Eagle; PokeyJoe
The previous thread referenced above had a little more information ... Disney said that their Christmas and Easter programs would remain, just the Sunday church services were going to be discontinued.
12 posted on 12/23/2002 6:40:15 PM PST by Camber-G
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To: teletech
you are right on that!!!! I remember once apon a time, Disneyland was a place to bring a family. No more, thanks to PC, and the queers. They are disgusting, in their behavior, in public. What a pitiful bunch of pathetic bunch of subhuman creatures. Glad I did't have any children at that time.
13 posted on 12/23/2002 7:06:12 PM PST by starboardside
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To: Dick Vomer
"I'll take the other parks and Callaway Gardens for the 'real fun'.."

If you ever go to California, Knotts Berry Farm is much more fun than Disneyland, and far, far less expensive. Just as an aside, the Knott Family was extremely Conservative and patriotic.

14 posted on 12/23/2002 9:59:09 PM PST by holyscroller
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To: holyscroller
And a lot of less lines.
15 posted on 12/23/2002 10:09:57 PM PST by starboardside
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To: Texas Eagle
What a shame for those that work there, it's only a matter of time before Disney turns into a haven for perverts form around the world.

Can't wait to hear the titles of the renamed rides.

Up&Down the poop shoot, Finger licking good car adventure, etc.

16 posted on 12/24/2002 3:39:58 AM PST by chiefqc
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To: Texas Eagle
Disney is pulling the wool over our eyes. Disney has eminent domain over its Florida property. It was part of the deal when they picked the location. Which means it is hiding under its PC skirt.

lying scumbots
17 posted on 12/24/2002 3:48:30 AM PST by ALS
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To: Buffalo Bob
Seems only fair that they treat the radical militant HM's the same way. They should shut down their places of worship and immediately close all public men's rooms.
18 posted on 12/24/2002 4:05:00 AM PST by Caipirabob
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