Many of us are hearing and seeing what is going on in the world around us today and it is enough to make your head spin. And each day seems to present something in the media that is more amazing than the day before. And you think, what can I do about (fill in the blank)? Well do not diminish the power you have and say “what I CAN do is...”
We have already seen how Mike Lindell and My Pillow has been canceled from popular retail outlets like Kohl's and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Rather than support the stores that no longer sell his products, we can buy direct from his company to show our support for him and his American made products. This action also demonstrates taking a stand and being a voice for free and fair elections and against voter fraud. Mike Lindell is countering the censorship culture with his own platform called Frank Speech offering alternatives to cancel culture.
When did we start looking to corporations to influence how we feel about politics, and when did it become their business to deny us access to products and services if our beliefs do not match theirs? As Christians, do we think it is still okay to not take a stand and just believe that one person cannot make a difference? The Bible tells us in Colossians 3:23-24 ESV
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ".
Dr Sebastian Gorka, in a Breitbart article, suggests, “Instead of staying silent — and being part of the problem — Gorka advises Americans to start using their voices, a powerful tool protected under the First Amendment, to fight back”
And when our sources of entertainment like Major League Baseball feel the need to get political, we can send a message with where we shop, get entertainment and spend our hard earned money. Trump shares his thoughts on it in this article with Becker News and WJ
1 Peter 1:13 ESV
"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ".
So even if it is to make wise choices about where we spend the money that we are to be good stewards of, we are doing something. And collectively, the more that we do, the bigger impact it will have. So make yourself aware of companies that are for or against conservative Christian values.
See link below to download this list.
We thank one of our AFA of KY members, Dr Lance Pearson for doing some excellent work putting together data points for reference and and compiling this list to be downloaded for you convenience.
An organization that is doing a really good job of keeping people informed on this issue is 2ndVote. Their mission is to stop companies and organizations from funding the attack on traditional American values. And American Family Association get high marks for
See how well your favorite company scores here.
Another list of left wing companies to avoid, if possible, can be found here. The site does a good job of saying why we should not support these companies, which is what makes this list more complete.
So do what you can, when you can, where you can, and it will make a difference. YOU will make a difference.