Since we broke the news in March 2011 about the use of aborted fetal cell lines by Senomyx to test its food and beverage flavor enhancers for several food giants, the public has responded with greater outrage and disgust than we have seen in more than a decade of our work - that is - exposing the truth about the exploitation of our unborn by these companies for profit!
It is with GREAT JOY that we report the following news:
Breaking News: For Immediate Release: April 30, 2012
Boycott Ends: PepsiCo will not use aborted fetal cell lines for flavor enhancers
(Largo, Fl) Children of God for Life announced today the stunning news that PepsiCo will not use aborted fetal cell line HEK-293 (human embryonic kidney) in their contractual agreement with Senomyx to develop flavor enhancers for their beverages.
Children of God for Life’s Executive Director, Debi Vinnedge, hailed PepsiCo’s decision as a major breakthrough and achievement by thousands of concerned consumers who have been writing and boycotting PepsiCo beverages since last May.
In a letter to Children of God for Life, PepsiCo’s VP of Global Public Policy, Paul Boykas stated that “Senomyx will not use HEK cells or any other tissues or cell lines derived from human embryos or fetuses for research performed on behalf of PepsiCo.”
“We are absolutely thrilled with PepsiCo’s decision,” stated Mrs. Vinnedge. “They have listened to their customers and have made both a wise and profound statement of corporate integrity that deserves the utmost respect, admiration and support of the public.”
In speaking with Mr. Boykas, Vinnedge noted that the company had conducted internal discussions, recognizing it was a highly sensitive and controversial subject that quite frankly, was not in the best interests of PepsiCo.
“We took the matter very seriously,” stated Mr. Boykas. “We have an official Statement on Responsible Research and we intend to live by that policy.”
That policy precludes any research by PepsiCo - or third parties they fund – from using human tissue or cell lines derived from embryos or fetuses. (See: http://www.pepsico.com/Company/Corpo.../Policies.html and click on Responsible Research)
The decision means an immediate end to the boycott that began in May 2011- welcome news to both PepsiCo and their customers who have abstained from their favorite beverages in protest.
“We are grateful to PepsiCo and especially to all those who sent a loud and clear message to the management of this company. It’s incumbent upon us to closely monitor the situation to be sure that PepsiCo remains true to their word,” said Brad Mattes, Executive Director of Life Issues Institute, one of thirty five prolife organizations that joined Children of God for Life in the boycott. “There are moral cell lines Senomyx can and should be using – not just for PepsiCo research but for all their customers.”
Senomyx receives royalties for products sold using their ingredients. If they do not use aborted fetal cell lines, they offend no one; if they do, they most certainly offend at least half of US consumers who are prolife. But Children of God for Life also heard from a number of women who stated they were pro choice yet this use of aborted fetal cell lines, crossed the line and angered them as well.
“If for no other reason, it only makes financial sense for both Senomyx and their collaborators to avoid a substantial loss of potential market,” Vinnedge said. “Senomyx needs to stop using the aborted fetal cell lines entirely and we will continue to pressure them to do so.”
Vinnedge is strongly encouraging the public to take one more important step: write to PepsiCo and thank them – and then go buy your favorite Pepsi products to celebrate!
“Too often we seem to focus on the negatives and forget to take the time to let others know we appreciate their efforts”, stated Vinnedge. “It is our sincere hope that the public will once again rise to the occasion en masse as they did in the boycott – but this time in appreciation and support of PepsiCo.”
In all honesty I just skimmed that list, but it leads a person to ask, is there any major corporation they didn't put on that list?
Oh noes they don't think the gays have a mental illness!!! Boycott!!!
The pain comes from knowing that we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be so ignorant again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again. Losing innocence. Remembering heaven. That was the essence of hell. -John Jakes
In all honesty I just skimmed that list, but it leads a person to ask, is there any major corporation they didn't put on that list?
I can think of few God-loving corporations these days. Chick-fil-A is a good one, and I support them when I can.
I occasionally get involved in boycotts, Home Depot and Starbucks are two that I'm avoiding doing business with now (due to their avid pro homosexual support).
I'm not sure why my Christian conservative friends here are so elated over the Pepsi decision, as I've shown time and time again that you can't separate the pro abortion movement from the pro homosexual movement. In any event, I'm glad that Pepsi made that decision.
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Oh noes they don't think the gays have a mental illness!!! Boycott!!!
Does this mean that you want to debate me on this issue?
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May 1st, 2012, 10:59 AM
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I can think of few God-loving corporations these days. Chick-fil-A is a good one, and I support them when I can.
I occasionally get involved in boycotts, Home Depot and Starbucks are two that I'm avoiding doing business with now (due to their avid pro homosexual support).
I'm not sure why my Christian conservative friends here are so elated over the Pepsi decision, as I've shown time and time again that you can't separate the pro abortion movement from the pro homosexual movement. In any event, I'm glad that Pepsi made that decision.
Does this mean that you want to debate me on this issue?
It doesn't need to be debated, that's what you can't see.
Chick-fil-a annoys me, I always end up craving them on a sunday and they're always closed so they end up never getting my business, and to be honest their chicken isn't all that great.
The pain comes from knowing that we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be so ignorant again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again. Losing innocence. Remembering heaven. That was the essence of hell. -John Jakes
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May 1st, 2012, 11:01 AM
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Seriously? That's your only reply? Well I mean it's obvious that there is no honest intellectual reply. Do you really think using that smiley upsets or offends me? It's actually very childish on your part.
The pain comes from knowing that we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be so ignorant again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again. Losing innocence. Remembering heaven. That was the essence of hell. -John Jakes
Uh, I think avoiding KFC or Taco Bell is usually a good idea...
Likewise with all those potato chips and super-sugary soft drinks.
I'm beginning to think that Pepsico belongs in the "If I wanted to destroy America" thread - titled "I would create a company solely devoted to making Americans obese".
"Would you like your obesity with a side of diabetes, clogged arteries, or both?"
"What if the Hokie Pokie is really what it's all about?"
It [the homosexual lifestyle and debate]doesn't need to be debated, that's what you can't see.
I have to give you credit Sitamun (as I did PureX), at least you know your limitations.
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Chick-fil-a annoys me, I always end up craving them on a sunday and they're always closed so they end up never getting my business, and to be honest their chicken isn't all that great.
It appears that a lot of things about Christianity annoys you Sitamun, including the founders of Chick-fil-A have the audacity to give their employees Sunday off.
Perhaps you should wander into a Christian church on a Sunday and hear the real truth , it'll make that Chick-Fil-A sandwich taste that much better for you on Monday.
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May 1st, 2012, 02:22 PM
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I have to give you credit Sitamun (as I did PureX), at least you know your limitations.
It appears that a lot of things about Christianity annoys you Sitamun, including the founders of Chick-fil-A have the audacity to give their employees Sunday off.
Perhaps you should wander into a Christian church on a Sunday and hear the real truth , it'll make that Chick-Fil-A sandwich taste that much better for you on Monday.
I've spent more than enough Sunday's in church. I heard nothing 'real' there, except when it came time to donate to the church.
Chick-fil-a and christianity annoy me the same way a mosquito annoys me. I spend very little time thinking about it/them until they are buzzing around me. I could debate you on homosexuality, but I honestly just don't feel like it. Call it being lazy if you want, but I at least know that you are devoted enough to your delusions that you will not change your mind no matter how much evidence to the contrary may be placed in front of you.
The pain comes from knowing that we have never been safe, and therefore will never be safe again. It comes from knowing we can never be so ignorant again. It comes from knowing we can never be children again. Losing innocence. Remembering heaven. That was the essence of hell. -John Jakes
I've spent more than enough Sunday's in church. I heard nothing 'real' there, except when it came time to donate to the church.
I'm sure for a moral relativist like yourself, the 27 (or more) pagan gods fit your needs better:
"It's Tuesday and I feel like getting hiiiiiiiigh, which god shall I worship today?"
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Chick-fil-a and christianity annoy me the same way a mosquito annoys me. I spend very little time thinking about it/them until they are buzzing around me. I could debate you on homosexuality, but I honestly just don't feel like it. Call it being lazy if you want, but I at least know that you are devoted enough to your delusions that you will not change your mind no matter how much evidence to the contrary may be placed in front of you.
I feel the same way about atheists and pagans, except I'm reminded of them when I see a **** roach scampering about in a dumpster in an alley.
I see you take your freedom's for granted, and don't understand/and/or appreciate the Christianized country that we live in, or once did. I do care, hence joining other Christians and Jews in this fight to preserve Godly freedoms here in the US.
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