People from all over the United States enjoy the taste of a Samoa cookie or a Thin Mint. In fact, during the winter campaign of the Girl Scouts of the USA, people spend millions of dollars on these delicacies. But, should a true Christian purchase a box of Girl Scout cookies? Linda* (*not her real name) said that she buys no less than 18 boxes of the cookies every two weeks during the campaign. "I'm addicted", she confesses. Robert* (*the name has been changed) adds, "Do-Si-Dos, Thin Mints, and all of the various others are simply too good to pass up!".
But, have you ever given pause to think about what you are supporting? According to a box of Thin Mints* (*the actual name of the box has been changed), you are supporting the Girl Scouts to build "Strong Values. Strong Minds. Strong Bodies. Strong Spirit. Strong Friendships. Strong Skills. Strong Leadership. Strong Community."
Should a true Christian want to promote such "strong" ideals when it comes to the female population? Ask yourself, 'When was the last time I saw a women microphone handler?', and, 'Is there a such thing as a female elder?'. The answers, of course, are 'Never!' and 'No!'.
Really, what do these things mean?
Strong Values = Where else but in God's earthly organization can one receive teachings to receive their values?
Strong Minds = This is promoting independence from the one true God.
Strong Bodies = What fine Christian Shepherd wants to come home to a masculine woman?
Strong Spirit = Only one spirit should be promoted amongst us: God's Holy Spirit.
Strong Friendships = Friends of the world are an enemy of God.
Strong Skills = Again, only brothers who are reaching out should develop any kind of skills. Duh!
Strong Leadership = Women are born to follow, not lead. We say so. So put the matter to rest.
Strong Community = Community Shommunity!
So, we here at Headquarters say 'NO' to Girl Scout cookies. But, if you already bought some and you feel a little guilty, don't hesistate to send 'em on up this-a-way. We'll get rid of them for you.
By the way, speaking of Thin Mints, why do some of the boxes contain perfectly round cookies, while others have a more of a flowery shape? Hmmmm.....
Latest Awake! - "What is the Harm of Buying Girl Scout Cookies?"
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Funchback
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Dune
The similarity to watchtower writing style is scary...
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Bumble Bee
I sooooooo wanted to be a Girl Guide when I was a kid!! But because they saluted the flag/sang O Canada I wasn't allowed to join, but it didn't stop my parents from buying the cookies.
I buy them and freeze them! They are sooo yummy!
BB
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ozziepost
The scary thing is that it looks real!
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myself
Should a true Chrristian want to promote such "strong" ideals when it comes to the female population?
Please pass me a box of thin mints. nuff said.
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Scully
Rather than wasting your Thin Mints on the cloisters in Brooklyn, I have a much better use for them.
Drop them in the food processor and destroy them by turning them into chunks or crumbs. You can then use them to make an amazing topping for ice cream (or blend them in if you're into making your own ice cream), to sprinkle on top of a cake, to make a pie or cheesecake crust, or mix them into brownie batter. If you wanted to keep a few intact to make ice cream sandwiches, it'll be our little secret.
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jojochan
I firmly decided that it is a matter of my own concience to sinfully indulge and partake of their samoas and shortbread!
jojochan.
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joelbear
I hardily recommend thin mint milk shakes. about 5 cookies 2 scoops of vanilla icecream and milk.
maaaahvelous.
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Acurardx2007
Several years ago I made a comment to an elder, who brought girl scout cookies, that I thought we were not supposed to by girl scout cookies, his comment it is a conscience matter.
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Clam
Buying girl scout cookies would be indirectly funding a right wing paramilitary organisation.