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Forever 21 is a Christian company?

ironkurtin

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/.....=edlinkusa

I did not know this, but then I do not shop at F21. I wonder if this makes people more or less likely to shop there?

12 years ago

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Kristin L

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I remember seeing John 3:16 on the bottom of their bags a few years ago. I think most people who shop there probably don't care one way or another.

12 years ago

Thistle

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I didn't know it. I second K, though. They are selling on price not their morality.

12 years ago

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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To me, Christian (or not) is only an issue if they are using their views and their company money to affect law-making on social issues that suppress the rights of individuals and couples, or promotes censorship.

(edited for clarification)

12 years ago

Beth

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I just learned this recently too. Odd.

12 years ago

ironkurtin

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LBD, I totally agree. I was raised nondenominational so I don't have a horse in the race, so to speak. I don't know of any big companies printing in Hebrew or verses from the Koran, or sayings of the Buddha etc. - interesting that at least 2 companies in this list have picked the exact same New Testament verse to share.

12 years ago

Jewell

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This doesn't surprise me. I've only gone into a F21 twice, but I remember noticing during my first visit an abundance of crosses and other Christian accessories in their jewelry section. I ended up not buying anything so that's why I never noticed the bag.

12 years ago

minimalist

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If that's true, then their sourcing and numerous other practices violate much of their own scripture.

In-N-Out (a burger chain) is another company that prints Bible references on packaging. Their labor practices seem to live up to the values they proclaim, so I'm fine eating there when I do eat fast food. (ETA I don't love their inherent support of feed lots.)

I'm fine with religion, but if someone starts trying to evangelize me, I probably know enough of their scripture to call them on ways they should practice before preaching. Not to single any one group out, but am particularly non-inspired by evangelical Christians who actively maintain ignorance of labor and environmental practices supported by their purchases, because they "need variety."

12 years ago

rae

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I am a bit surprised based on their short hemlines and because I don't see fast fashion factory set-ups as very Christian things to feed into... But I don't mind the verse numbers on the bags. As long as they don't discriminate against employees or customers of different faiths.

12 years ago

Anonymous

+1 with Rae. (many of their clothes do not seem modest to me)

12 years ago

Karie

(website)

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I agree with Rae and A. Some of their clothes don't seem very modest.

12 years ago

Jaime

(website)

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I knew this and it has not stopped them from opening in downtown Tel Aviv, where there are very few Christians. Have not bought anything but maybe I will go check out their packaging.

12 years ago

MuseumGal

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Christian eh? I have a friend who calls that store "Forever Slutty One."

12 years ago

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