Salvation Army Rejects Toy Donation

Isaac · 11-14-2006, 07:13 PM

Okay, this is by far, one of the most ridiculous things I have heard in a long time. I was watching the news on channel 2 and this story pops up about the Salvation Army rejecting a toy donation. The toys were talking dolls of historic biblical figures such as Jesus, Esther, Moses, and such. So why were these dolls rejected ? The Salvation Army claims they couldn't accept the dolls because they may offend some families that are not Christian or Catholic.

WTF !? Christmas is a ****ing CHRISTIAN holiday ! Keeping religion out of religious holidays ?!
That's outrageous!

Grrrrrr!!!!!!!

Moonliner · 11-14-2006, 07:17 PM

Did they say things like:

"Abortion kills a child"

"Gay men have the devil in them"

Jesus says, "Send your piggy bank to Paster Warbucks at P.O. Box...."

??

Alex · 11-14-2006, 08:08 PM

Were the toys intended for open distribution or for some kind of an "adopt a family" program where they give wrapped gifts to families and it would be difficult to filter the gifts by religion?

The Salvation Army hasn't exactly been shy about defending their Christian/religious foundations so it seems weird unless there was some other factor such as they are planning to give them to people of unknown religious affiliation.

BarTopDancer · 11-14-2006, 08:19 PM

Toys for Tots rejected them because the toys go to all children, regardless of their faith. They are also not a religious organization and have no affiliation other than the USMC. Are you sure they were mentioning the Salvation Army and not Toys for Tots?

€uroMeinke · 11-14-2006, 10:19 PM

How do they feel about sex toys?

RStar · 11-14-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

How do they feel about sex toys?

Probably the same as you do, but what's that got to do with the price of eggs?

They could process hundreds of thousands of toys a year, so I could see rejecting a shipment of Christian toys that would cause them to make sure they went to Christian kids who would enjoy them. At this point they need to sort by sex and age groups in the least.

In fact, they would need to make sure any talking toy went to the like speeking child, and therefore would be that much harder to process and could need to be rejected. When you are dealing with donated help, you also need to be mindfull of your time.

I think I heard that they also rejected a shipment of Rosanne Barr blow-up dolls, though I can't imagine why!

MouseWife · 11-15-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

They could process hundreds of thousands of toys a year, so I could see rejecting a shipment of Christian toys that would cause them to make sure they went to Christian kids who would enjoy them. At this point they need to sort by sex and age groups in the least.

This is true, the process. I understand there is a warehouse type place and either the parents are allowed to go in and choose gifts for the children from tables set up by age/gender. So, I would guess then they would need a table just for religious items?

Maybe they are trying to prevent someone from making a federal case out of it and winning a lawsuit $$.

And, That Guy, so nice of you to offer but you can take your toys home.

MouseWife · 11-15-2006, 10:25 AM

No kidding. What age would be appropriate for this type of 'toy'?

I wonder who donated them?? Why? Were they not selling? {tax write-off}

Or was it a group that wants to make sure kids have these to play and learn with? I know the kids grandpa gave them a religious book/tape for Christmas one year. Not only was it inappropriately age related but we have different religious beliefs.

I would guess that would be a big reason to not give them out, so many beliefs, how can you pinpoint the right people to receive them? Just put them out and let people take what they want?

Capt Jack · 11-15-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseWife

Maybe they are trying to prevent someone from making a federal case out of it and winning a lawsuit $$.

very likey the main cause of rejecting these items. people are so overly sensitive anymore...especially if they figure they can make a buck from it, that no one is willing to take such a risk. even if it means not accepting that which in all other ways is perfectly appropriate

Prudence · 11-15-2006, 12:17 AM

A significant part of me is sad that Christmas is so commercialized now that you can't give away Christian toys.

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Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	Salvation Army Rejects Toy Donation Okay, this is by far, one of the most ridiculous things I have heard in a long time. I was watching the news on channel 2 and this story pops up about the Salvation Army rejecting a toy donation. The toys were talking dolls of historic biblical figures such as Jesus, Esther, Moses, and such. So why were these dolls rejected ? The Salvation Army claims they couldn't accept the dolls because they may offend some families that are not Christian or Catholic. WTF !? Christmas is a ****ing CHRISTIAN holiday ! Keeping religion out of religious holidays ?! That's outrageous! Grrrrrr!!!!!!! __________________
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Were the toys intended for open distribution or for some kind of an "adopt a family" program where they give wrapped gifts to families and it would be difficult to filter the gifts by religion? The Salvation Army hasn't exactly been shy about defending their Christian/religious foundations so it seems weird unless there was some other factor such as they are planning to give them to people of unknown religious affiliation.
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11-15-2006, 10:25 AM	#8
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	No kidding. What age would be appropriate for this type of 'toy'? I wonder who donated them?? Why? Were they not selling? {tax write-off} Or was it a group that wants to make sure kids have these to play and learn with? I know the kids grandpa gave them a religious book/tape for Christmas one year. Not only was it inappropriately age related but we have different religious beliefs. I would guess that would be a big reason to not give them out, so many beliefs, how can you pinpoint the right people to receive them? Just put them out and let people take what they want? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	A significant part of me is sad that Christmas is so commercialized now that you can't give away Christian toys. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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