Wal Mart, Avon, and Toys R Us to shop or not to shop.....
Today there has been a great debate going on, on someone elses blog regarding the issue of Wal Mart donating up to 5% of their online sales to the GLBT Center.
In our household we have tried to stay away from Wal Mart for quite a few months now, not because of this issue but because of their business practices overseas as well as how they have recently begun treating their employees. Wal Mart is easy and convinent for me it is literally three miles away, and I have to drive 8 miles for Target, and I admit their gas is additicting when you look at how much cheaper it is than others. I also prefer Wal Marts brand of Tums (TMI), which I can get in mass quanity for pennies....however today we decided that in our household we have to give it up. As Christians we are called to stand with the Bible, God, and the basic fundamentals of Christianity. We want to show our children that being a Christian may not always be popular nor will always be easy....but God will bless you for following his word, which we feel means cutting down our shopping with companies that openly support causes we do not feel appropriate for our family. I know that for some who live in the middle of nowhere Wal Mart may be their only option, but God always provides and makes a way when it is his will and we choose to follow him.
Another interesting find was that Toys R Us/Amazon (5%) as well as Avon (8%) donate a portion of their proceeds as well. My neighbor sells Avon and I admit to flipping thru the book occasionally, but not anymore. Toys R Us will also be a hard one too, because when they have their Thanksgiving Sale goodness gracious they have a S-A-L-E! Last year we got games 2/$7 what a bargain. However I have to put that aside and go to Target for nearly evrything now (except groceries we have a GREAT grocery store also 3 miles away that I love).
I know there are several people who already think we (mostly me) are quacks, but that is okay, that is their perogative and while I use to care; I have come to realize that they will always find something negative about me (us) so OH WELL! We as a family are making this decision and it will be hard I admit it, but with time spent in fervent prayer the Lord will help brake down the barriers and he will triumph over us.
Each family has to do what they feel is right and wrong for their own family. And I admit I am not perfect so I will be honest and tell you when we have failed and gone to one of these stores so you all can help hold us accountable for our actions.
For more a more in depth detailed list of companies that donate go to: http://www.thedccenter.org/shop.html
If anything the website makes for an interesting read.
4 comments:
I admire you for taking a stand. I have considered it, but right now am not at that point. Maybe I'm not trusting God enough, I don't know. With 4 young children to feed and clothe and diaper, it seems hard to afford other places. You have certainly motivated me to reconsider (again). Good luck!
I know it is scary trust me! But my d.h. reminded me that even as of two weeks ago we took a HUGE step of faith and God was right there with us. I admit it will be hard......and I will admit it when I slip! :) Each family has to do what is right for them though, and whatever the family decides as long as they are okay and comfortable than that is what matters at the end of the day...
I had not heard anything about that...amazing. Thanks for giving the link to the website, so we could check it out. We will definitely think twice about where we shop from now on.
See you Thursday, I hope.
Julie
I just found your blog via the White Elephant Swap... Thanks for having the courage to put this out there. It is so unpopular to have this opinion these days, and I admire you having the guts to simply say "this is not for us."
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