All About Agenda - A Message from One Million Moms (Feb. 9, 2012)

If you haven't already heard, Ellen DeGeneres mentioned One Million Moms on her television show yesterday with a few hand-picked Facebook comments that supported her of course. Watch the video of her show to see how she validates all of OMM's concerns about the J.C. Penney decision. She starts with celebrating California's Prop 8 decision that came Tuesday, February 7, 2012, against traditional marriage, and then goes after OMM in a rant. For those who are not aware, Prop 8 bans same-sex marriage, but unfortunately the Appeals Court ruled earlier this week that it was unconstitutional. If something is legal it doesn't make it morally right. What it boils down to is agenda.

OMM appreciates your support for our agenda - standing up for Biblical values. As Christians we know God says homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27), like adultery, fornication, and other sexual sins. Ellen is attempting to indoctrinate our children. Please check out this blog written by Fox News contributor Sandy Rios. She covers this subject in great depth.

In today's culture when an individual stands up for what they believe in and someone disagrees with them then they are referred to as a hater when in reality it is OMM's opponents who are hating us. Tolerance does go both ways. Apparently, OMM must be doing something right because scripture says that we will be persecuted for our Biblical beliefs (Matthew 5:11). Our voice is being heard! The Word also says that Jesus told his disciples that they would be hated because He was hated first (John 15:18). OMM will remain strong because we are to be the salt and light.

OMM has hundreds of thousands of supporters joining together for what is right. Yes, OMM will have its critics, but remember Godly principles validate our stand. OMM is growing everyday and has gained new supporters over this past week. There is strength in numbers! It is our responsibility as parents to do everything in our power to protect our children from being misled and desensitized.

OMM plans to cover other issues in the near future, but we will not change our stance on Ellen becoming the new spokesperson for JC Penney. OMM will not back down or give in to pressure from the media. If you have not had a chance to contact JC Penney and ask them to remain neutral in the culture war then go to our website to Take Action.

OMM's Facebook post, and my two cents!

Earlier this evening this post was made on One Million Mom's Facebook Page. Read it carefully, and feel free to laugh at the irony! 

"OMM isn't going anywhere so we need your help! Occasionally we will be on break to do a clean sweep of negative comments. As you can see many bigoted minded liberals who hate Christians because of our faith are spamming our facebook page. Nothing new really, but this means we must really be getting to them. They have nothing else better to do than troll our page, but tolerance goes both ways. Scripture says we will be persecuted so this means we must be doing something right. We want to keep this page open for comments for our friends. However, as you can see some folks are always going to have a bigoted and narrow mind when our faith is expressed. Please help us by reporting these comments, and understanding that we will not be able to delete them all. You can also help by showing these lost, narrow minded liberal the true love of Jesus Christ. Thank you!"

 Now, while I find their persistence and determination quite inspirational, I find a great many of their facts to be quite off. I'm sorry to see there are so many people spamming their page, that's no different than what OMM does. Personally I would much rather see decent people act against this group without stooping to their level. But I simply can't control what others do...

But seriously, who are they kidding with descriptions like "Narrow Minded Liberal?" Is that even a thing? I mean, can you be narrow minded AND liberal? How would that work exactly? Anyways, the pressure is obviously getting to them. They can feel things going down hill. And they don't like it. So call me all the names you want OMM! But I am PROUD to be a Liberal! I am PROUD to be so bigoted and narrow minded that I can understand that equality and tolerance are NOT limited to those with conservative and oppressive views. And I am PROUD to be a part of the movement which is getting rid of YOU!

My Response to OMM's Feb. 7th Letter

Yesterday I posted the latest email from One Million Mom's (read here) and I promised you my two cents! So here it is...

First, let me say that while I wasn't following OMM last year when they revolted against Kim Kardashian's Sketcher's Ad (watch below), I can say that I HIGHLY doubt this was a victory for them and more of a simple marketing switch - which companies do all the time... So while they are taking credit for the new commercial, it's worth noting that the one from last year has NOT been pulled from the air, in fact I saw it not to long ago. But screaming "Victory" allows them to feel important and as if their bullying is actually working to force companies in to doing what they want.

Watch The Kim Ad Here:

Now, let me talk for a moment about their "sadness" surrounding Komen and Penny's. It completely sickens me that ANY women's group would willingly and so happily crusade to defund a group like Planned Parenthood, which provides free and low cost health care to women and children (and yes, men too) who are in need of health care. OMM claims they are "Pro-Life" and therefore they will not support a group which provides abortions. However, anyone with enough sense to take a look at Planned Parenthood's records can see that 97% of their funding does NOT go to abortion services, but to basic health care needs of those who can not afford to get them elsewhere. OMM should be ashamed to call themselves Pro-Life, while working to deny innocent women and children basic health care, education and family planning services.

They go on spouting their religious scripture as if it gives them an excuse to hold beliefs allowing them to ignore the needs of others just to further their agenda... While the Christian faith does generally not support a Pro-Choice stance, it DOES support charity, as well as healthcare for the less fortunate. So to deny people those things, solely to refuse them access to abortion services really doesn't match what they say they are about. Now does it?

As for the Penny's issue, I am thankful to Penny's for ignoring them they way they have. Discrimination based on sexuality is no different than discrimination based on gender, religion or age... And I can guarantee that if they were being discriminated against for being women, or Christian, or moms or whatever, they would NOT be so supportive of such actions. So why support, or in this case, instigate, discrimination against someone else solely because of their sexuality?

Not to mention the simple fact that unless they TELL their children Ellen is gay, their kids will never know. I mean it's not like she has it tattooed on her head or anything. As parents it is up to them to decide what their children are and aren't exposed to. Seeing Ellen on a commercial is NOT "exposure" though. Of course, if you choose to explain to your children all the ins and outs of her relationships, that's your choice, but Penny's isn't the one doing it. Ellen is a woman, a celebrity and an all around good person. Penny's chose her because of THOSE reasons, not because of some "homosexual agenda" as OMM insists!

Einstin said "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing ANYTHING"  So here I am, saving the world! Stand up with me against OMM's Hate!

Letter from One Million Moms (Feb. 6, 2012)

Victory! Tremendous success on Skechers' Super Bowl Ad! Last year Skechers chose Kim Kardashian to star in their highly sexual ad where it appeared that she was sleeping with her trainer, or at the very least making out with him. She tells him that he is the best she ever had. Then she breaks up with him since she found something else to take his place. The ad was for their Shape-Ups toning shoes. Well, this year there was a dramatic improvement in their content after OMM contacted them. Skechers chose a pug to run in a dog race wearing tiny Skechers sneakers. Before crossing the finish line, the dog turns around and does the moonwalk to make its win. It was clean and cute and of course family-friendly - exactly what we asked of Skechers. This positive change has many groups claiming it was the #1 favorite ad of the night. Way to go Skechers and thanks for listening. Nice job moms! You are making a huge difference.

Update: Susan G. Komen for The Cure has had a disappointing change of heart concerning their decision on partnering with Planned Parenthood. OMM tries to thank organizations and companies when they make a huge decision such as breaking ties with Planned Parenthood. It was important that OMM weighed in with positive support, but unfortunately Komen's decision didn't stick. Komen has officially reversed their decision. After the backlash Komen received from pro-abortion activists for their original announcement, they have decided to continue funding Planned Parenthood after all. OMM is sick and greatly saddened that Komen gave in to pressure from the secular media. OMM knows we made the right choice by contacting Komen and have no regrets. It would be much harder to sleep at night if we had done nothing. So now we need to pray.

As Christians we don't give to organizations that promote the shedding of innocent blood. Proverbs 6:17 states that one of the seven things God hates are hands that shed innocent blood.

Many will make donations based on Komen's first decision so OMM wanted to warn our members that they did not hold true to their word (for very long). Some have asked for their donation back since they made it because of Komen's decision to cut off grants to Planned Parenthood. Komen doesn't have to give donations back since it is a gift with no strings attached, but they should since they were so wishy-washy on such an important announcement. It is not unheard of for an individual to request for their donation to be returned when a situation changes, especially concerning grant recipients, sponsor affiliates, and partnership status. Those individuals should tell Komen why they are asking for their donation back so they are able to give it to another cancer research organization instead.

JCP Status: JC Penney has not contacted OMM, but they made a statement to Yahoo! Shine stating, "JC Penney stands behind its partnership with Ellen DeGeneres." It is OMM's responsibility to inform our members so they are able to make educated decisions when shopping. OMM members say they rely on our updates. OMM has voiced our concern and JC Penney has made their decision so we will move on to other issues. OMM will not win every battle but will continue to stand up for what we believe is right.
Sincerely,

Monica Cole, Director
OneMillionMoms.com