In short, the answer is no. On the surface, it could appear to be so. Before refuting Christianity, lets delve into what the accusations are.
Accusations have been made over cups, and how stores do not value Christmas ideals. Though Christmas is an important part of Christianity, Starbucks has the right to remain as impartial as much as possible. Tailoring business practises to one faith would not make it a culturally acceptable business. In fact, And moreover, if Starbucks did honor Christianity, it would be argued that it was trying to convert people.
Yes, Starbucks encourages same-sex marital couples to work. Although this value could be seen as not Christian, it is too far of a stretch to explicitly state that Starbucks is anti-Christian because it supports homosexuals. If anything, Starbucks is doing what we Christians should do: show love for others, no matter what. If a Christian coffee shop owner refused to hire same sex couples, wouldn’t that make them discriminatory towards another group of God’s people?
Even further, God wishes us to follow the law, in some states and provinces, same sex marriage is legal. Ah.. You can see how this event becomes convoluted, yes?
I think as Christians are best route is always turn to the scriptures for God’s counsel in times of adversity and challenge. This scripture comes to my mind with the Starbucks issue:
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
There’s the words of God, in plain English: love them. That’s the solution– love. As Christians, we can do better than condone hate and promote anger towards an organization that is following the law.