[ikurrina]

"Idea! Put the money over the top of the bucket. Then ask them to say Merry Christmas. If they refuse and say Happy Holidays Don't deposit money into the can. Fight Fire with Fire."

Good grief! This is even worse than the churlish bell ringer who wouldn't just let "Merry Christmas" go without a comment.

I thought the general idea was to raise money for the poor and needy, not conduct a curb-side inquisition into the bell ringer's (or the organization's) theological convictions.

Jesus told us to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, etc., etc. I don't remember him saying anything about them having to have political (or religious) beliefs that agree with ours. (Or anything about requiring a particular greeting before we give.)

[Osprey]

"Good grief! This is even worse than the churlish bell ringer who wouldn't just let "Merry Christmas" go without a comment.

I thought the general idea was to raise money for the poor and needy, not conduct a curb-side inquisition into the bell ringer's (or the organization's) theological convictions."

First, I don't give to the Salvation Army, since I found out that they support pro abortion groups.

Second, I give to the poor and needy.

Third, It's just and idea, and I can do what I like with my money!

Merry Christmas