Administrators Gail Posted August 2, 2006 Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2006 We just got a call from a woman (on the toll-free line) who was angry with us for having the name of our store (ABC) on our shopping bags. She says she can't throw hers in the garbage because it has the picture of the cross on it and the word "Christian". To her it would be sacreligious She doesn't know how to dispose of it... What would YOU advise? Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted August 2, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2006 Doug, that is a GREAT idea! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I wonder, does she shop there very often? Maybe she can just save them and use them every time she comes in. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Quote Toni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted August 2, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2006 Another great idea! Thanks, Toni! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevin Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> To her it would be sacreligious <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> sigh - obviously she doesn't have enough real issues to worry about /Bevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfstep Denise Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Hi, Gail! I think I understand a little of what she's feeling, but not as intensely. The ideas expressed here are great! If all else fails she can send it to me! I promise not to use it as a trash bag! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Halfstep Denise <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Quote "If you're all God has, is God in trouble? -- Dr. Frederick K.C. Price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted August 2, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 2, 2006 I used to have this dilemma when wondering what to do with an old Bible. To me it didn't seem right to chuck away something you considered precious. Then a girlfriend said to, Just think of all the germs on those old pages- it must be pretty unsanitary I guess it's like the Ganges river- sacred to the Indians but polluted nonetheless (in a physical sense). It may be holy but it's not cleansing itself... Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldona Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Observant Jews have a similar belief - that anything which has the word "God", or words referring to anything holy, should not be thrown out with the trash or burnt. The only way of disposing of it properly is to bury it. aldona Quote www.asrc.org.au (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Melbourne)Helping over 2000 refugees & asylum seekers each monthIMSLP/Petrucci Music LibraryThe Public Domain Music Score Library - Free Sheet Music DownloadsLooking for classical sheet music? Try IMSLP first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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