YMCA now just "The Y"

[Jill61]

Originally Posted by GreenGene

Same here. I spent many Saturday mornings "at the Y" - swimming lessons and stuff. Late '50s and early '60s.

I don't see anything sinister in officially calling it what people have informally called it for decades.

It's been known as "The Y" my entire life, as well (since the early '60s).

This rebranding is exactly like Federal Express officially changing its name to FedEx, since that's what everyone called them anyway.

[chielgirl]

Originally Posted by migee

There is nothing wrong with this..like someone else said, it's re-branding.

In my area, some of the most enthusiastic and active volunteers are not Christian. And I have to say, over the years, at any fundraiser - they were among the most pleasant and supportive. The leaders of the Y always had Christian prayers at these fundraisers (foot races, walks, etc..), and the non-Christians stood respectfully during the prayers. I always had wished that the leaders would invite them up to perhaps say one of their prayers - But, the leaders stuck with the Christian theme behind the organization.

But, those non-Christians still attend and actively participate. So, what the heck...

Why would non-Cs involve themselves in C prayers?

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Marksman84

Paying homage to their favorite place:

Backing up Obama is L to R Harry Reid, Joe Biden, Larry Echohawk, Barney Frank and Roland Burris!


YouTube - YMCA

Nah. Rahm is the Indian Chief.

[Ceece]

Originally Posted by chielgirl

Why would non-Cs involve themselves in C prayers?

They usually aren't involved in the praying part.

[newonecoming2]

So?

[LuckyGem]

Another group caves in to the left out of political correctness.

Y M C A.... The acronym stands for something at least, what does the "Y" stand for, what does it mean??

I think they probably had some atheists scream foul and some Muslims scream foul and they caved in.

The JCC (Jewish Community Center) is still around, they're DEFINITELY not changing their acronym.

Why do Christians have to feel like they're visitors in their own home? It's as if Christians are being made to feel like they DON'T have a place in modern American society. I don't practice any organized religion but I have to tell you that if this country is going to survive, there has to be a place FOR EVERY AMERICAN HERE, IN SPITE of what another group thinks about where their place should be in American Society.

This is ridiculous.

[Ceece]

Originally Posted by LuckyGem

Another group caves in to the left out of political correctness.

Y M C A.... The acronym stands for something at least, what does the "Y" stand for, what does it mean??

I think they probably had some atheists scream foul and some Muslims scream foul and they caved in.

The JCC (Jewish Community Center) is still around, they're DEFINITELY not changing their acronym.

Why do Christians have to feel like they're visitors in their own home? It's as if Christians are being made to feel like they DON'T have a place in modern American society. I don't practice any organized religion but I have to tell you that if this country is going to survive, there has to be a place FOR EVERY AMERICAN HERE, IN SPITE of what another group thinks about where their place should be in American Society.

This is ridiculous.

Yes, yes. I'm sure it was all the evil leftist atheist Muslims fault.

[Jill61]

Originally Posted by LuckyGem

The JCC (Jewish Community Center) is still around, they're DEFINITELY not changing their acronym.

We Jews call the JCCA, "The J." Oh NOES!!! What does it mean? The world is coming to an end, I just KNOW it!

[hektic]

We always called it the Y..

[nat_at772]

I glanced at my local YMCA as I was driving by and the sign is just the Y with the triangle...it's been like that for the longest time I just never noticed...made me think of this thread tho