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It's Just A Cup!

In the wise words of Ed Stetzer: “It’s not Starbucks’ job to share the love of Jesus. It’s your job.”

Raquel
Nov 17, 2015
Texas State University
It's Just A Cup!

It has come to my attention and to the attention of many, the "Starbucks Red Cups Controversy." I keep reading how more and more people are getting angry over a cup, some even boycotting the company. Personally I love the holiday cups at Starbucks. This year it shows a regular red cup with the green Starbucks logo — classic! It’s simple and easy; yeah it would be nice to have a few snowflakes or a Christmas tree or something Christmasy but that’s okay because IT’S JUST A CUP!

Why are people getting so upset over something that they throw away after you're finished drinking from it? SERIOUSLY? It makes no sense — there are bigger problems in the world today like poverty, war, affordable health care, costs of tuition, etc. And people are getting angry over a plastic cup design?

I believe if Starbucks is removing snowflakes, deer, and trees as a stylistic choice, that’s their business. I think it’s safe to say Starbucks didn’t change their cups with the intention of hatred towards Jesus. Instead of freaking out over choices beyond our control, I think everyone should remember what this time of year is for: to be with friends and family, celebrating your respective holidays, and letting them know how much you care about them.

We should stop being so selfish and self-centered. It’s just a cup, Christmas is not ruined because of some silly cup design. We should be happy and fortunate that we live in a place where we can afford that cup because there are people in the world that not only can’t afford a Starbucks coffee, but they probably can’t afford to put food on the table; or they probably can’t find a place to live, they probably live in a place where bad things like war happen; so please be fortunate that you live in a place where you don’t have to deal with a lot of the bad things that happen in this world.

Thank God. Thank Him that you have the opportunity to afford a caramel macchiato, or even buy someone else one instead. Thank God that coffee can act as a gateway that allows you to sit down and connect with someone and hear their story. It’s just a cup, folks. Get over it and enjoy your holidays.

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