jus pass'n thru:
This may seem a little odd. I am not a Catholic. I am, however, a Christian, and a huge American Girl fan. I homeschool my kids, and have even used American Girl books, dolls, and accessories for my daughters as a launching point into the exciting world of American History.
This isn’t odd at all! Christ brings us to the right place at the right time to meet the right people under the right circumstances.
I was also a huge fan of American Girl for the same exact reason you posted (Until Oct 3, that is :crying: )
After receiving an email from the American Family Association on this subject yesterday (and copies of it from all my closest friends), I started doing research on the “I Can” campaign. As a part of that research I discovered this thread.
I think you guys started all of this, and I wanted to say, “THANK-YOU!”
You are welcome, our whole intent was to get the word out to inform parents and grandparents like ourselvse. When I first contacted American Girl they said
"We are surprised to hear a complaint about Girls Inc. we haven’t had any complaints… "
but they also failed to give
the whole story of what Girls Inc. does, when soliciting for donations and touting the praises of Girls Inc. in their catalogues and website! No doubt they are getting plenty of complaints now! Thank you so much for being willing to take the time to try and make the world a better, safer place for precious women and children. You did a very good thing by voicing your concerns.
We can all praise God for this. I had the feeling I should investigate this for a few months, but finally the “tricky wording” just got to me. A few other parents said they wondered, but like myself, were waiting for an opportunity to look into it. It is God’s Grace that inspires us to action and God’s Grace that brings us together. This is a wonderful example of how Christians and people of other faiths, who are Pro-life and Pro-Family can work together for positive change, and to inform and support one another
I would not want to support a pro-abortion, pro-homosexual organization.
I wrote an e-mail to AG this morning telling them of my shock in discovering this connection. I also informed them I will not be making my usual purchases for my daughters’ birthdays or Christmas unless their association with Girls Inc. is ended. Between my purchases, my daughters’ own saved money, and other relatives and friends that would be buying for my kids, I know this will cost American Girl over $600 between now and January 1.
Good for you! You will get a canned reply (see above posts of the typical American Girl email reply) But don’t let that discourage you. AG may be reading and counting every comment on this issue, but they are probably getting so many that they can’t reply individually to each one!
My daughters will be extremely upset by this decision. Our American Girl collection has become a mother/daughter pasttime, and a regular part of our history lessons. However, my conscience will not let me do otherwise.
I can fully understand this. Hopefully you can enjoy the dolls you have and perhaps American Girl and Mattel will make some changes.
I wanted to let you know that your efforts ARE making a difference! Keep up the vigilence!
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Thank you for taking the time to post and for your kind support. If you check in from time to time and touch base or post your experiences with this issue, it would be great to hear from you! I hope you are not “just passing through” but if you are I hope you pass through again.
May the Peace of Christ Be With You!
