Retailer Faces Swift Backlash for ‘Gay in a Manger’ Sweatshirt

Share:

Facing backlash, the European retailer Debenhams has discontinued selling a Christmas-themed sweater bearing an inflammatory, pro-LGBTQ+ message.

The purple sweater features a manger, is adorned with a rainbow, and is emblazoned with the message, “A gay in a manger” — a play on the 1800s hymn, “Away in a Manger.” The controversial shirt was listed on the retailer’s website for £38.99, or about $50. A mug with the same design was also for sale.

Breaking NewsSpirit-Filled Stories. Subscribe to Charisma on YouTube now!

The product in question was produced by the alternative brand Grindstore, a U.K.-based company providing myriad products to British retailers.

Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today! Stay up-to-date with current issues, Holy Spirit news, Christian teachings, Charisma videos & more!

Christian Concern, an advocacy organization, condemned Debenhams for selling the sweatshirt, which it called “disgraceful,” urging followers to boycott both companies.

Former U.K. Parliament Member Jacob Rees-Mogg said, “Debenhams would not mock Islam in this way.”

Pastor Rikki Doolan of Spirit Embassy Church in London also criticized the treatment of Christians as opposed to those of other faiths, who are often treated much more respectfully.

In response to the condemnation, Grindstore removed the inflammatory products from its website.

To read the full story, visit our content partners at Faithwire.

Reprinted with permission from faithwire.com. Copyright © 2024 The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc. All rights reserved.

Join Charisma Magazine Online to follow everything the Holy Spirit is doing around the world!

Share:

More Spiritual Content
Morning Rundown: Once-in-a-Decade ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Just Hit the US
Preparing for an Inspiring Thanksgiving
Amanda Grace’s Call to Prayer for Donald Trump
Ancient Mosaic from Israel Equating Jesus with God on Display in US
Laken Riley’s Stepfather Reads Heartbreaking Letter to Her Future Husband
‘Once-In-A Decade’ Bomb Cyclone Just Hit the US
7 Billion Lives Hang in the Balance as Nuclear War Looms
Texas Officials Look at Implementing Biblical Teachings in Schools
Jenny Weaver’s Prophetic Warning to the Church
Evangelist Beaten, Stabbed and Jailed, but Never Stops Preaching Jesus
previous arrow
next arrow
Shadow

Most Popular Posts

Latest Videos
Share