Wow, the things people tend to get angry at. It continues to astound me. I'm always amazed at the reactions that can be brought about by words. I love when companies allow things like this to continue, it sparks conversation and debate. Cheers to Starbucks for not pulling the cups.

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They're all on the Starbucks website:

http://www.starbucks.com/retail/thewayiseeit_default.asp?

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Lame of her! The vibe I get is that she's a person who is offended by views that are different from hers. She must be boycotting things left and right! What a loon.

http://www.kilgoreskitchen.com

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Who the **** is Michelle Incanno and why should anyone care whether or not she goes to Starbucks?

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And regular Starbucks customers: are there other quotes on the cups that are the opposite of this view so it all evens out?

Yep:

"You are not an accident. Your parents may not have planned you, but God did. He wanted you alive and created you for a purpose. Focusing on yourself will never reveal your purpose. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. Only in God do we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our purpose, our significance, and our destiny."

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The last time i was at starbucks i got the same cup and i was suprised a major company like starbucks would put something like that on there. i think its a great quote and very encouraging. It is nice to see a company take such a stance. This Michelle Incanno needs to shit her mouth and learn about free speech. starbucks has a disclaimer and i feel thats already giving her too much.

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ar, I'm right there with you. Oooh, so one person was offended by something they saw in public. Oh noes! Quick, let's cater to them before they try to hit us with a frivolous lawsuit!

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In-N-Out Burger print Bible verses on their burger wrappers, drink cups, etc.
I'm not religious but it never occurred to me to be offended. I'm not so pathetic, petty-minded and lacking a life to complain about it to the media and file a lawsuit.
Some people just handle it if their religious viewpoint isn't completely dominant and catered-to in every aspect of their lives.

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When did Starbucks turn into a governmental institution bound to the Constitution?

Er, um....

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This has SO LITTLE to do with food, Bob, it strikes me as merely another one of your trolling-for-comments posts. But hey, I'll take the bait.

God-Schmod! As long as they don't start dissing the Flying Spaghetti Monster, I don't care what they say! I've been touched by His Noodly Appendage, and I am now a firm and adamant believer of Pastafarianism. RAmen!

Seriously - If you want to talk about offending people based on their religion/s, read anything by Richard Dawkins (especially 'The God Delusion") and get back to me. But this has precious little to do with food.

M'kay?

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I work at a "Christian" company, and I could see several of my coworkers boycotting Starbucks over this. But, we all (including corporations) have freedom of speech, and it seems like they are being fair about giving other quotes that show the other point of view. That's more than the public school system does, for the most part. I don't see the problem. If the lady wants to boycott people who are against God, there are plenty of better candidates. So as a "believer," will I continue to buy from Starbucks? Indeed, every Sunday right after church. May God forgive my sin of gluttony.

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Sure, we all have freedom of speech, and we also have the freedom to boycott an establishment when they say, do or allow something that offends us. I, for one, do not shop at Wal-Mart because of their blatant positivity toward deviant lifestyles that are diametrically opposed to God and the Bible.

As a strong Christian, I can totally see why this lady made the decision that she did, and although I agree with her stance on the issue, Starbucks also has the right to do whatever-the-heck-they-want. Sure, expect consequences-that's what boycotts and protests are for. If you have a problem with something or someone, let them know; don't sue them! Good night, what has our once-Christian civilization come to??

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I love when atheists bring up the Flying Spaghetti Monster, its so cute. =) Unfortunately this reference does not compare to Almighty God. Where is the Flying Spaghetti Monster's 6,000+ year old book, which is the best selling book in all of human history? Where are the billions of Flying Spaghetti Monster's believers? Where is the historical verification of the Flying Spaghetti Monster's existence, crucifixion, and resurrection? What about the millions of Flying Spaghetti Monster believers who were murdered because of their dedicated belief in the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Non-existent, just like the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Nice try, Joanna. =)

Anyway, I agree with the boycott. This isn't the only anti-God cup that Starbucks has printed. Yes they have some pro-God cups, but where are the anti-buddha cups? Anti-mohammed cups? Anti-atheist cups? Why stop there? How about anti-disabled and anti-minority cups? Let's keep it real Starbucks, and spread the hate equally among everyone!

To a Christian, insulting God is like insulting someone who is incredibly close to you, that you love dearly with all your heart and soul. Imagine if Starbucks printed hateful remarks about you, or someone you love dearly (maybe a quote from your neighbor about how ugly your child is) on their cups. Would you just chuckle at it and keep sippin'? Give me a break. This is a major bonehead move on the part of Starbucks. Their ambivalance to this is even more maddening. This is clearly a corporate attack against Christianity by Starbucks.

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Starbucks printed a quote that doesn't support the majority view and some are bitching about it and I think it's wrong. People are more than happy to have bible verses printed on thier burger wrappers, but a single quote that refences aethism and the world must have exploded.

Guess it goes to show which group is the more tolerant.

Chef Joanna: This is about food. I'm not sure how you could think it isn't.

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Hey, the fewer people going to Starbucks, the better.
Who cares why?

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The God they are speaking of could be any god. Don't take it personally. Thats no way to start your day if some print on your morning coffee cup gets you bent. People have better(?) things to be upset about, like the jerk on the cell phone who cut you off on the way to work.

If it bothers you, just put a cup cozy over it, take a sip, and relax a little. It wont hurt ya unless you spill scalding hot beverage in your lap but then thats your own damn fault, butterfingers!.

If youre still upset, then try decaf next time. ;)

p.s. The non-Christians have, without complaint, forgiven In-n-Out (amongst others) for subjecting their beliefs on their customers.

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Luke 6:31

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."
Matthew 7:12

(I'm gonna get flamed for this, I know) :)

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But there are so many other reasons to hate Starbucks. Why single out this one stupid verse on a coffee cup?

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Actually, Bob, IMHO, this entry isn't really about drink per se. It's about what's printed on a cup but says nothing about anything INSIDE the cup.

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even as a christian, you have to admit that there's some truth in the quote: "after all, we are strong enough to cause most of the catastrophes we need to endure."
hasn't this lady ever heard someone say that God helps those who help themselves? i bet that lit a fire under her butt too.

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