Best Buy supports muslim holiday but NOT Christmas - Page 4

**Banjo** · 11-25-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by anakin

why? is it because it's the day of worship for christians? not fair to those non-believers and people of other religions.. sunday is just like any other day of the week.

In Ontario, it used to be illegal for retailers and such to open on Sundays. That was changed in the 90s.

anakin · 11-25-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Okay. I see people complain so much. Well, let's remove all happy holidays!

... ... ...Well, I don't think it is fair to excluded Christmas and allowed another religious holidays. I used to love Best Buy until I saw tv news. I totally lost respect for Best Buy.

So, I can understand Eve's POV, but I don't know if I want to shop at Best Buy or not.

Good riddance... =/

*sigh* you are so close-minded.. why can't you accept the fact that there are other holidays out there that need recognition just as much as christmas? it's not all about christmas, you know.

it would be way better if nothing like this existed.. no more controversy!

Loghead · 11-25-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

Freedom of religion. If you want to claim the priviledge for yourself, you must aslso grant it to others. If you refuse to do so, you are nothing more than bigoted and prejudiced.

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Originally Posted by jillio

This is not a Christian country. It is a country that supports the freedom of all its citizens to practice the religion of their choice. Our forefathers were fleeing from religious persecution. It is the fundamental premise behind freedom of religion.

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If everyone had Eve's mindset, then people in the Islamic religion could be complaining that Wal-Mart doesn't have Ramadan sales, but has Christmas sales.

Lighthouse77 · 11-25-2009, 06:09 PM

now, you all like your weekends too.

Loghead · 11-25-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

So don't shop there and STFU.

So true!

Unfortunately, not many people think with that kind of logic.

**saywhatkid** · 11-25-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

Yepper. I heard they are having a secret board meeting to deal with all the people that are up in arms.

You spelled a word wrong. It is a secret bored meeting.

Loghead · 11-25-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Sorry, I can't make church. I'm busy with my lesbian Wiccan coven. I'm only a couple of recruits from a new toaster.

souggy · 11-25-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

In Ontario, it used to be illegal for retailers and such to open on Sundays. That was changed in the 90s.

And I think that was changed by the Seventh-day Adventists if I remember correctly, since they wanted to work on Sundays, but have Saturdays off.

Loghead · 11-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Anyway, as entertaining as this thread has been, I see why religion is not a topic allowed to be discussed at Alldeaf. Some ignorant people do not accept that there are people out there that believe differently than they do. It's ethnocentric behaviour.

Anyways, I suggest that the mods close this thread before it gets really ugly. Especially since this is discussing religion.

**Maria** · 11-25-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by anakin

there are so many things wrong with what you just said.. i don't even know where to begin.

I still stand what I said, if you disagree.

**sallylou** · 11-25-2009, 06:17 PM

It's impossible to talk about a religious holiday like Christmas without talking about religion.

Happy Thanksgiving without any religious overtones, my AD friends!

souggy · 11-25-2009, 06:20 PM

One thing to note... the whole controversy around "happy holidays" is really only limited to government-sponsored establishments... right? Or at least when it first started?

Corporates only started saying "happy holidays" out of respect for the costumers that complained, not because of the Constitution.

**Jiro** · 11-25-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

How do you know there were no Muslims or Hindus as the original settlers? How about Jews? Do we get rid of them too? I'd even wager a bet that there were a few atheists in the crew. After all, the only reason they docked was to get supplies to make more beer, not to got to church.

and criminals. the original settlers were the criminals banished by the Europeans especially England. America was originally thought to be a land for heretic and savages

**KarissaMann05** · 11-25-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by anakin

*sigh* you are so close-minded..

=/ Thanks for prejudged me.

why can't you accept the fact that there are other holidays out there that need recognition just as much as christmas? it's not all about christmas, you know.

it would be way better if nothing like this existed.. no more controversy!

Uh, I am actually accept any happy holiday. I disagree about the first post. I believe happy holidays should be right one for any holiday.

Last year or two years ago, I was told by worker at wal mart that I was not allowed to say Merry Christmas cos she/he overheard us (hearing and deaf friends and I) talking...

That was totally unfair...

Loghead · 11-25-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Royale

Religion is one of the main culprits which often lead to a war.

Disagree. The ethnocentric idiots who believe their ways are the only ways are the main culprits which often lead to a war. Religion is meant to be a peaceful thing... it's the people that destroy the world.

souggy · 11-25-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KarissaMann05

Uh, I am actually accept any happy holiday. I disagree about the first post. I believe happy holidays should be right one for any holiday.

Last year or two years ago, I was told by worker at wal mart that I was not allowed to say Merry Christmas cos she/he overheard us talking...

That was totally unfair...

Then that's Wal-Mart's fault; not anyone else's fault.

**KarissaMann05** · 11-25-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

Then that's Wal-Mart's fault; not anyone else's fault.

Yeah, I know.

**Banjo** · 11-25-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eve

Best Buy under fire for Muslim Happy Eid al-Adha holiday greeting - KDVR

I know where I WON'T be doing my CHRISTMAS shopping this year!

Don't say you are going to cover the whole gamut of holidays with a "happy holidays" greeting and then specify only one holiday.

So much for the controversy.

anakin · 11-25-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

So much for the controversy.

they're making gift cards for other holidays?! how dare they! i'm so disgusted and appalled! i will NOT shop at best buy this season!

souggy · 11-25-2009, 06:35 PM

Oh noes!

The world is ending! Best Buy wishes Merry Christmas, but also wishing Eid al-Adha!

*starts a Doomsday cult waiting for the second Black Plague ... and lights a torch then start roaming the streets *

Lighthouse77 · 11-25-2009, 06:37 PM

And no more Santa

souggy · 11-25-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Eve

Best Buy under fire for Muslim Happy Eid al-Adha holiday greeting - KDVR

I know where I WON'T be doing my CHRISTMAS shopping this year!

Don't say you are going to cover the whole gamut of holidays with a "happy holidays" greeting and then specify only one holiday.

When I went to Best Buy last year to pick up an Xbox 360... I got wished "Merry Christmas"...

Why they're not allowed to extend that to non-Christians?

Lighthouse77 · 11-25-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

When I went to Best Buy last year to pick up an Xbox 360... I got wished "Merry Christmas"...

Why they're not allowed to extend that to non-Christians?

maybe the person who wished that is a christian herself and she is feeling christmassy. I doubt they require them to say it.

jillio · 11-25-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

some people have to work or they would be fired.

Like my husband or my friend had to work certain number of sundays at walmart or she would be let off (or won't be hired)

yes,they on wednesday too.

We can't have too many mixed up days or no one will fellowship!

Then find a job that doesn't conflict with your religious practices. That's what the freedom to practice your religion is all about.

Lighthouse77 · 11-25-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

Then find a job that doesn't conflict with your religious practices. That's what the freedom to practice your religion is all about.

if there such thing. Thank goodness for chi-fi-a though.

we could say the same thing about race. Find a job that don't discrimination race or deafness.

nope, they will say, "we'll are looking for people who will work on Sundays so I can't hire you"

jillio · 11-25-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

In Ontario, it used to be illegal for retailers and such to open on Sundays. That was changed in the 90s.

Used to be the practice here in the states, too. It changed during the late 60's around here. Wasn't illegal...just a cultural norm.

jillio · 11-25-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

if there such thing.

we could say the same thing about race.

Race is not a choice. Religion is. Besides, if everyone had to take Sunday off, who would serve all those people that flock to the restaurants after church on Sunday? You know the ones...they missed the sermon on gluttony.

jillio · 11-25-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by souggy

When I went to Best Buy last year to pick up an Xbox 360... I got wished "Merry Christmas"...

Why they're not allowed to extend that to non-Christians?

I was in the shopping center where our Best Buy is located today. There was a Christmas tree in the entrance, and a Salvation Army Bell ringer outside the door. Is this a new Muslim practice that I haven't heard about?

Lighthouse77 · 11-25-2009, 06:55 PM

maybe you right, does that mean we shouldn't hire muslims?

**Banjo** · 11-25-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jillio

I was in the shopping center where our Best Buy is located today. There was a Christmas tree in the entrance, and a Salvation Army Bell ringer outside the door. Is this a new Muslim practice that I haven't heard about?

Yep, it's a ploy to brainwash the customers into converting to the religion of Islam.

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souggy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 9,541	One thing to note... the whole controversy around "happy holidays" is really only limited to government-sponsored establishments... right? Or at least when it first started? Corporates only started saying "happy holidays" out of respect for the costumers that complained, not because of the Constitution. __________________ "It is my task to convince you not to turn away because you don’t understand it." - Richard Freynman

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Loghead Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,677	Anyway, as entertaining as this thread has been, I see why religion is not a topic allowed to be discussed at Alldeaf. Some ignorant people do not accept that there are people out there that believe differently than they do. It's ethnocentric behaviour. Anyways, I suggest that the mods close this thread before it gets really ugly. Especially since this is discussing religion.

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