salvation army
Don't forget to support this years Kettle Campaign.
83% of funds recieved go directly to service the needy.
The Salvation Army can be described with one word. "Others."
83% of funds recieved go directly to service the needy.
The Salvation Army can be described with one word. "Others."
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i went shoping to day and as usual this time of year there are kettles every place. as i went to drop a donation the person said "thanks and happy holidays"before i released the money , i said cant you say MERRY CHRISTMAS? . the reply was "i said happy holidays" so i put the money back in my pocket and walked away. maybe i should have gave, but the reply just hit me the wrong way.
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That's a little surprising since the Salvation Army is a Christian Church. I guess they have their reasons. [?] 0 -
I do not donate to charities that have paid employees! 0 -
I would have done the same thing, not reconizing Jesus as the reason for the season means that you are just out for the money, I just hope it was just that one person and not a new policy. 0 -
That is a surprise. [V] 0 -
That is sad to hear.
I have always given to them, as they seem to perform far better than the Red Cross, in the situations where they are needed.
I guess they have become PC also.
I will wait and see what they do around "these here parts".0 -
SA is probably the best charity out there, they give more back to the communities they serve than any other.
I thought all the bell ringers were volunteers?
Don0 -
quote:Originally posted by dongizmo
SA is probably the best charity out there, they give more back to the communities they serve than any other.
I thought all the bell ringers were volunteers?
Don
I believe you are correct Don.
Edit,......I am calling them tomorrow, and finding out if this is a new PC policy, or just some nitwit, that chose to express their own feelings.0 -
Not the bell-ringers fault.
He/she likely didn't know what you were getting at...
You all (rcrxmike included) have your panties too much in a bunch over this "Happy Holidays" thing, IMHO....0 -
marc 1301 please post when you find out 0 -
Why don't you just go back and ask if it bothers you so much, instead of griping here? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
Not the bell-ringers fault.
He/she likely didn't know what you were getting at...
You all (rcrxmike included) have your panties too much in a bunch over this "Happy Holidays" thing, IMHO....
CANT YOU SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS? it is really not that hard to understand0 -
The response was (as you posted) "I said happy holidays.."
Doesn't say whether they have been told they have to say "Happy Holidays," doesn't imply perhaps they didn't hear or understand you....
Perhaps this was a mentally limited or indigent person, who often are volunteers at this time of year.0 -
Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
Why don't you just go back and ask if it bothers you so much, instead of griping here?
read my post, i did ask HER, her reply was i said happy hollidays.if my post bothers you so much why dont you just skip over it, orare you one of those anti- CHRIST people that get offended0 -
I could give a rat's fat patooie if someone says either. I was raised Catholic, and I live with and love a man who was raised as a Fundamentalist.
I have no problem with Jesus. Whether I believe he was the savior is irrelivant, even though I don't, I still put up a manger in my house every Christmas. And yes, I call it Christmas. However, I worked for many years in a jewelry store with a wonderful woman of the Jewish persuasion, who would gently remind me, after I had closed out a sale and wished the purchaser "Merry Christmas," that the purchaser was Jewish. Ya sometimes just can't tell by looking at them. It became habit.
Don't get snotty with me, sir...you asked for comments, and you got mine. Lesson learned: don't ask for comments unless you want to hear them all.0 -
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
I could give a rat's fat patooie if someone says either. I was raised Catholic, and I live with and love a man who was raised as a Fundamentalist.
I have no problem with Jesus. Whether I believe he was the savior is irrelivant, even though I don't, I still put up a manger in my house every Christmas. And yes, I call it Christmas. However, I worked for many years in a jewelry store with a wonderful woman of the Jewish persuasion, who would gently remind me, after I had closed out a sale and wished the purchaser "Merry Christmas," that the purchaser was Jewish. Ya sometimes just can't tell by looking at them. It became habit.
Don't get snotty with me, sir...you asked for comments, and you got mine. Lesson learned: don't ask for comments unless you want to hear them all.
i still welcome your comments, i dont think my undies is the ones that is in a wad.MERRY CHRISTMAS0 -
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
I could give a rat's fat patooie if someone says either. I was raised Catholic, and I live with and love a man who was raised as a Fundamentalist.
I have no problem with Jesus. Whether I believe he was the savior is irrelivant, even though I don't, I still put up a manger in my house every Christmas. And yes, I call it Christmas. However, I worked for many years in a jewelry store with a wonderful woman of the Jewish persuasion, who would gently remind me, after I had closed out a sale and wished the purchaser "Merry Christmas," that the purchaser was Jewish. Ya sometimes just can't tell by looking at them. It became habit.
Don't get snotty with me, sir...you asked for comments, and you got mine. Lesson learned: don't ask for comments unless you want to hear them all.
i still welcome your comments, i dont think my undies is the ones that is in a wad.MERRY CHRISTMAS
WOW,..........Glad she is someone elses old lady!0 -
quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
I could give a rat's fat patooie if someone says either. I was raised Catholic, and I live with and love a man who was raised as a Fundamentalist.
I have no problem with Jesus. Whether I believe he was the savior is irrelivant, even though I don't, I still put up a manger in my house every Christmas. And yes, I call it Christmas. However, I worked for many years in a jewelry store with a wonderful woman of the Jewish persuasion, who would gently remind me, after I had closed out a sale and wished the purchaser "Merry Christmas," that the purchaser was Jewish. Ya sometimes just can't tell by looking at them. It became habit.
Don't get snotty with me, sir...you asked for comments, and you got mine. Lesson learned: don't ask for comments unless you want to hear them all.
i still welcome your comments, i dont think my undies is the ones that is in a wad.MERRY CHRISTMAS
WOW,..........Glad she is someone elses old lady!
heard that[:)]0 -
Merry Christmas, right back atcha, dammit...
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quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
Merry Christmas, right back atcha, dammit...
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are you mad at me[:I][?]0 -
Only dogs get mad, honey... 0 -
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
i went shoping to day and as usual this time of year there are kettles every place. as i went to drop a donation the person said "thanks and happy holidays"before i released the money , i said cant you say MERRY CHRISTMAS? . the reply was "i said happy holidays" so i put the money back in my pocket and walked away. maybe i should have gave, but the reply just hit me the wrong way.
comments?
Is that the christian way? To not donate money to the needy because of some semantics. If you want it to represent your faith then do what your fath would have you do, turn the other cheek and help the needy..
[B)]
just my .020 -
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
Only dogs get mad, honey...
i will take that your not upset with me. i have no intention of making anybody mad, angry,p.o., provked,wrathful or resentful. looked the last three up in the dictionary[:o)][:o)][:D][:D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by l3to
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
i went shoping to day and as usual this time of year there are kettles every place. as i went to drop a donation the person said "thanks and happy holidays"before i released the money , i said cant you say MERRY CHRISTMAS? . the reply was "i said happy holidays" so i put the money back in my pocket and walked away. maybe i should have gave, but the reply just hit me the wrong way.
comments?
Is that the christian way? To not donate money to the needy because of some semantics. If you want it to represent your faith then do what your fath would have you do, turn the other cheek and help the needy..
[B)]
just my .02
sir. i do give at my church.i also donate to the local food banks0 -
quote:Originally posted by jwb267
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
Only dogs get mad, honey...
i will take that your not upset with me. i have no intention of making anybody mad, angry,p.o., provked,wrathful or resentful. looked the last three up in the dictionary[:o)][:o)][:D][:D]
Not at all, just my own feeling about and experience with the "Merry Christmas" vs. "Happy Holidays" debate.
Sorry you got caught in the middle, I am somewhat opinionated at times...0 -
just think what the world would be like if we ALL thought alike or acted alike[V] 0 -
I will put a dollar in the Salvation Army kettle tomorrow, and check out their response.
I am dismayed if this group is saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."0 -
quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
I will put a dollar in the Salvation Army kettle tomorrow, and check out their response.
I am dismayed if this group is saying "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."
please post as to their response0 -
it doesn't bother me at all for i don't judge a person by a name in which he calls god, only that he has a giving spirit and will contribute to helping others no matter what a persons religion is. by using the term "happy holidays" they are trying not to offend those celibrating hannuka. i just say merry christmas give them some bucks and be on my way[;)][:D] 0 -
The Salvation Army is the only charity I give cash to.
Good Will and several church charities get material goods donations.
I've yet to hear a bad word about the S.A..
Our gun club is soliciting volunteers.0
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