Southern Baptists wish upon a star.The Southern Baptist Convention Noun 1. Southern Baptist Convention - an association of Southern Baptists association - a formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the Modern Language Association" Southern Baptist - a member of the Southern Baptist Convention outlined conditions June 13 for rafting its four-year boycott of the Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Co. But it doesn't sound like Disney's about to pay much attention. Among the Baptists' requirements: Disney must stop cooperating with gay activities and causes in theme parks, TV shows, and publications. Hearing the demands, a Disney spokesman told the Orlando Sentinel The Orlando Sentinel is the primary newspaper of the Orlando, Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently in its 131st year of publication. The Sentinel is owned by Tribune Company and is overseen by the Chicago Tribune. , "We have a corporate policy of non-discrimination, which would include religion and sexual orientation sexual orientation n. The direction of one's sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic rather than sociologic forces. , and we do not, nor will we, engage in practices or portrayals discriminating against anyone." |
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