Chaldean Catholics Instrumental in Successful Boycott of Miller Beer

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By Thaddeus M. Baklinski

DETROIT, November 5, 2007, (LifeSiteNews.com) - The Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle in Detroit, which is the Chaldean Catholic diocese for the eastern half of the United States, played a significant role in the successful boycott forcing Miller Brewing of Milwaukee to agree not to support events offensive to religious beliefs.

Miller was boycotted when it became known that the company was helping to fund the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco, an event organized by San Francisco’s homosexual community to “celebrate” sado-masochistic sexual deviancy that is a part of the homosexual subculture.

The boycott was initiated by the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights. Catholic League president Bill Donohue called for the more than 200 Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu organizations that work with the League to boycott the company.

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'Chaldeans are Catholics of Iraqi descent, of whom more than 100,000 live in metropolitan Detroit and own about 90 percent of the area’s party stores - more than 2000 stores.

Under Bishop Ibrahim’s direction, Chaldean business owner groups united to join the boycott and “put teeth” in the initiative by “threatening to almost freeze the brewer out of one of America’s largest markets.” “I told our people, if they are really believers in Jesus Christ, to boycott Miller products,” the bishop said."

That is one of the coolest things I’ve heard in a long time. Thank God we have faithful Eastern Catholics within our borders, and God help the Chaldean Catholic Church! 👍
 
I absolutely loved hearing how these little store owners, took such a huge leap of faith and made a difference. Unity is the key.
 
I know a few Chaldean and they are great people. Many go to daily Mass whether it is at the Chaldean Cathedral here in Southfield or at the closest Latin Rite Church.
 
I have the great fortune to be able to meet Catholics from many different rites, especially the Eastern ones because of where I work. I have to say that the Chaldeans are one of my favorite groups. I met the most amazing Chaldean priest several months ago. He was from Michigan. I am so proud of them! I am so proud to be Catholic with them!
 
I long for the day when latin rite catholics follow their bishops so well, especially those in politics!
 
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