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The '''American Family Association''' or AFA is a non-profit [[conservative]] [[Christian]] organization that believes in protecting family values through consumer activism.
 
The '''American Family Association''' or AFA is a non-profit [[conservative]] [[Christian]] organization that believes in protecting family values through consumer activism.
  
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The organization was founded by the Reverend [[Donald E. Wildmon]] in 1977 as the National Federation for Decency before changing its name in 1988, and has many umbrella groups that were formed that have different functions and reach different needs.  Although they regularly prune their list of supports to only include active members, they still have over 2.5 million names.<ref>http://afa.net/ (current membership figure in upper right)</ref>  During their last campaign to stop the [[Hate crime]]s legislation, 365,000 of their supporters responded by contacting their [[Congress]]men.
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The organization was founded by the Reverend [[Donald E. Wildmon]] in 1977 as the National Federation for Decency before changing its name in 1988, and has many umbrella groups that were formed that have different functions and reach different needs.  Although they regularly prune their list of supports to only include active members, they still have over 2.5 million names.<ref>http://afa.net/ (current membership figure in upper right)</ref>  During their last campaign to stop the [[Hate crime]]s legislation, 365,000 of their supporters responded by contacting their [[Congress]]men - a very high rate of response for organizations based upon values or political themes.
  
 
The radio ministry of AFA is [[American Family Radio]].
 
The radio ministry of AFA is [[American Family Radio]].
  
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==Anti-Semitism==
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==Boycotts==
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The [[Anti-Defamation League]]<ref>Stuart Lewengrub, director of the Anti-Defamation League's Atlanta office, said of Rev. Wildmon, "He's encouraging his followers to believe that Jews are responsible for the kind of programming they dislike." ''Religious leaders denounce Wildmon's anti-Semitism'' (1989). [http://www.publiceye.org/ifas/fw/8906/wildmon.html Institute for First Amendment Studies, Inc]. Retrieved 24 July 2008.</ref> and the [[American Jewish Congress]] both consider the AFA to be an [[anti-Semitic]] organization. It has also been heavily criticized by the [[National Conference of Catholic Bishops]]<ref>John L. May, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops: "I certainly do not agree with the obvious anti-Semitic bias of Reverend Donald E. Wildmon." ''Religious leaders denounce Wildmon's anti-Semitism'' op cit.</ref> and other Christian leaders.<ref>James M. Lapp, executive secretary of the [[Mennonite|Mennonite Church]]: "I have reviewed the materials you have sent to us. I find the inferences and tone in these materials to be offensive. [W]e do not wish to be on public record in support of any writings or programs with open or implied anti-Semitic biases. In summary, we support Mr. Wildmon in his concern for decency and positive values. We do not support some of his tactics, attitudes or biases against Jewish people." ''Religious leaders denounce Wildmon's anti-Semitism'' op cit.</ref><ref> Robert M. Overgaard, president of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren: "I do not excuse Wildmon for his racial generalizations. I have objected to them." ''Religious leaders denounce Wildmon's anti-Semitism'' op cit.</ref>
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The American Family Association has initiated several boycotts on many corporations for various reasons, including companies' marketing of [[pornography|pornographic]] magazines, support of [[homosexuality]], and more recently, the rejection of [[Christmas]]. Companies the organization has boycotted include 7-eleven, Abercombie & Fitch, [[American Airlines]], [[American Girl]], [[Blockbuster Video]], [[Burger King]], [[Calvin Klein]], [[Carl's Jr]], [[Clorox]], [[Ford]], [[Hallmark Cards]], [[Kmart]], [[Kraft]], [[Mary Kay]], [[Microsoft]], [[Movie Gallery]], [[MTV]], [[Nutrisystem]], [[Old Navy]], [[Pepsi]], [[Sears Roebuck]], S.C. Johnson, [[Target Corporation]], and [[Walt Disney]].
  
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The organization's publication, the ''American Family Association Journal'', has stated that a Jewish upbringing leads to hatred of Christians and a criminal lifestyle.<ref>"Don Wildmon's American Family Association Journal linked Judaism to criminality, hostility toward Christianity" 13 April 2005 [http://mediamatters.org/items/200504130003 Media Matters For America]. Retrieved 24 July 2008.</ref>
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The American Family Association sponsored a boycott of [[McDonalds]] in mid 2008 for their choice to actively support gay marriage. That boycott ended on October 9 of the same year when McDonald's agreed to take a neutral position and avoid political controversies. A longer boycott against [[Ford]] ended in 2008 when the company took a neutral position on gay rights as well.
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The AFA has claimed the support of religious leaders who say they have never authorized him to use their names. [[Denver|Denver's]] Archbishop Stafford is listed as one of 223 Christian leaders who have endorsed the American Family Association, however "the Archdiocese of Denver stated they were perplexed about allegations that the Archbishop had any relationship with Wildmon's organization, for they do not."<ref>''Religious leaders denounce Wildmon's anti-Semitism'' op cit.</ref> Detroit's Archbishop Edmund Szoka was also listed by Wildmon as a supporter, denied flatly by the archbishop.<ref>''Religious leaders denounce Wildmon's anti-Semitism'' op cit.</ref>
 
  
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The AFA had boycotted [[PepsiCo]]. A statement on boycottpepsico.com reads "AFA asked Pepsi to remain neutral in the culture war, but the company refused — choosing to support the homosexual activists." Pepsico is a highly visible supporter of the gay community.<ref>[http://www.boycottpepsico.com/ boycottpepsico.com] A project of the American Family Association</ref> AFA has since withdrawn the boycott after they determined that $500,000. donated in 2008 to homosexual activist organizations [[Human Rights Campaign]] and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) did not take place again in 2009. Over 500,000 people signed the Boycott PepsiCo Pledge.
  
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[http://www.afa.net AFA website]
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In 2010, rejecting several requests by AFA to remain neutral in the culture war, The Home Depot has chosen to sponsor and participate in numerous gay pride parades and festivals.<ref>[http://southernmainepride.org/2010sponsors.html Southern Maine Pride 2010]</ref> Home Depot became a "festival" vendor, conducted a Kid's Craft Workshops for children in the midst of loud and boisterous gay activities. The AFA asks the public to contact Home Depot to show opposition to their [[gay agenda]] and to boycott all Home Depot stores. According to BoycottTheHomeDepot.com, the company has shown;<ref>[http://BoycottTheHomeDepot.com, AFA website BoycottTheHomeDepot.com]</ref>
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* Children being encouraged to visit gay sex websites.
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* Employees using company property to push gay marriage.
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* The Home Depot employees riding and marching in homosexual parades.
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On June 16, 2021, the AFA called out [[Republican National Committee|RNC]] chairwoman [[Ronna McDaniel]] for celebrating Pride Month. <ref>https://www.afa.net/activism/action-alerts/2021/bypass-the-gop-republican-party-celebrates-lgbt-pride/</ref>
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== See also ==
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*[[Conservative think tanks]]
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==External links==
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* [http://www.afa.net AFA website]
  
 
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The American Family Association or AFA is a non-profit conservative Christian organization that believes in protecting family values through consumer activism.

The organization was founded by the Reverend Donald E. Wildmon in 1977 as the National Federation for Decency before changing its name in 1988, and has many umbrella groups that were formed that have different functions and reach different needs. Although they regularly prune their list of supports to only include active members, they still have over 2.5 million names.[1] During their last campaign to stop the Hate crimes legislation, 365,000 of their supporters responded by contacting their Congressmen - a very high rate of response for organizations based upon values or political themes.

The radio ministry of AFA is American Family Radio.

Boycotts

The American Family Association has initiated several boycotts on many corporations for various reasons, including companies' marketing of pornographic magazines, support of homosexuality, and more recently, the rejection of Christmas. Companies the organization has boycotted include 7-eleven, Abercombie & Fitch, American Airlines, American Girl, Blockbuster Video, Burger King, Calvin Klein, Carl's Jr, Clorox, Ford, Hallmark Cards, Kmart, Kraft, Mary Kay, Microsoft, Movie Gallery, MTV, Nutrisystem, Old Navy, Pepsi, Sears Roebuck, S.C. Johnson, Target Corporation, and Walt Disney.

The American Family Association sponsored a boycott of McDonalds in mid 2008 for their choice to actively support gay marriage. That boycott ended on October 9 of the same year when McDonald's agreed to take a neutral position and avoid political controversies. A longer boycott against Ford ended in 2008 when the company took a neutral position on gay rights as well.

The AFA had boycotted PepsiCo. A statement on boycottpepsico.com reads "AFA asked Pepsi to remain neutral in the culture war, but the company refused — choosing to support the homosexual activists." Pepsico is a highly visible supporter of the gay community.[2] AFA has since withdrawn the boycott after they determined that $500,000. donated in 2008 to homosexual activist organizations Human Rights Campaign and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) did not take place again in 2009. Over 500,000 people signed the Boycott PepsiCo Pledge.

In 2010, rejecting several requests by AFA to remain neutral in the culture war, The Home Depot has chosen to sponsor and participate in numerous gay pride parades and festivals.[3] Home Depot became a "festival" vendor, conducted a Kid's Craft Workshops for children in the midst of loud and boisterous gay activities. The AFA asks the public to contact Home Depot to show opposition to their gay agenda and to boycott all Home Depot stores. According to BoycottTheHomeDepot.com, the company has shown;[4]

  • Children being encouraged to visit gay sex websites.
  • Employees using company property to push gay marriage.
  • The Home Depot employees riding and marching in homosexual parades.

On June 16, 2021, the AFA called out RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for celebrating Pride Month. [5]

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://afa.net/ (current membership figure in upper right)
  2. ↑ boycottpepsico.com A project of the American Family Association
  3. ↑ Southern Maine Pride 2010
  4. ↑ AFA website BoycottTheHomeDepot.com
  5. ↑ https://www.afa.net/activism/action-alerts/2021/bypass-the-gop-republican-party-celebrates-lgbt-pride/
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