Basham retweeted author and podcaster Josh Daws’ comment regarding Target’s Pride Collection. Daws said, “Boycott @Target. Not only have they gone all in on pride, they’ve embraced a particularly satanic flavor of pride.”
My husband is not a boycott guy. Can’t remember him ever participating in one & he kind of smiles indulgently at my often short-lived attempts. He saw this Satanic pride gear today & w/ no prompting from me said, “We’re done with Target. This family doesn’t shop there anymore.” https://t.co/3i4MZ8tuck
— Megan Basham (@megbasham) May 21, 2023
Replying to Daws’ tweet, one person commented about his struggle with so many companies embracing and promoting pride. He said, “The problem is that I’m losing track of increasing number of companies pushing this stuff. I guess I need to keep a list.”
While America upholds and defends freedom of speech, many Christians and conservatives feel this has crossed the line. The product description of one t-shirt in Target’s Pride Collection reads, “Pride Adult Drag Queen ‘Bible Girl 666’ Short Sleeve T-Shirt.”
Another commenter promoted speaking up. He wrote, “That’s good for him. So many people sit by and just say whatever, and it allowed the crazies to go unchecked and move the line. Glad he found his line, and hope he helps push back.”
Eric Metaxas joined in the conversation by tweeting, “It’s time to boycott Target stores.” Metaxas shared one of Johnson’s tweets, which included a quotation from Abprallen: “Satan loves you and respects who you are…LGBTQIA+ people are so often referred to as being a product of Satan or going against God’s will, so fine. We’ll hang out with Satan instead.”
It’s time to boycott Target stores. https://t.co/7M2EswHpiH
— Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) May 21, 2023
Many commented that they had been boycotting the retail store since their bathroom policy changes back in 2016. Target boasts that it stands for inclusivity and allows “transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity.”
Others are torn over whether boycotting really makes a difference. Nevertheless, some are calling on Christians to live out their convictions with their purchases.
Target Offers a Wide Range of Pride Merchandise
With this year’s line of pride merchandise, Target is encouraging customers to “celebrate with clothing, decor, pet gear, and more.”