Taylor Trice, the woman in question, had been a part of the Starbucks team for two years. Familiar with the company's vibrant celebration of Pride Month every June—referred to as “tasting the rainbow”—she witnessed the store being adorned with "pride" decorations, embracing the festive atmosphere that came with the annual celebration.
In the past, Taylor Trice's decision to not participate in the Pride Month celebrations at Starbucks hadn't stirred up any issues. "I’m not judging anyone; I simply choose not to partake in everything that doesn't align with God's Word," Trice explained. However, this year, she felt things escalated beyond the usual festivities, taking a turn she didn't agree with.
Starbucks, according to Trice, installed a glass wall near the cash register, detailing various sexual orientations and attractions—a move Trice worried was inappropriate for the young eyes frequenting the café. "I didn’t shame anyone for it; I just pointed out that we need to be mindful about the families and kids that come in here," she mentioned. The situation escalated when the company began enforcing the use of "preferred pronouns" among employees. Trice, feeling things were spiraling beyond her comfort zone, stood her ground—not out of a lack of respect but from a belief that things were getting excessively complicated. Sadly, her stance quickly resulted in her losing her job.
From Western Journal:
“When you are the salt of the earth, you’re going to make people ‘salty,’ okay?”
Sage advice from Taylor Trice, a young woman who applied to work at a Starbucks coffee shop because she was interested in their tuition assistance program for Arizona State University’s online program.
“Prior to working at Starbucks, I knew nothing about it except that it was considered a bougie coffee shop,” Trice said in an interview, according to Fox News. “So I didn’t know that it was a very liberal company.”
In a TikTok video, Trice told the story of how she was fired from Starbucks because of her “Christian-conservative values.”
@edbl22 Replying to @Juniper Cove #christiantiktok #selfcare #growth #lgbt #starbucks ♬ original sound - edbl2P`[`1
Unfortunately, this story doesn't shock us. We've encountered similar tales where Christians face criticism for their beliefs, leading to severe consequences like job loss or being "canceled" if they refuse to forsake their core principles to wholeheartedly adopt the LGBTQ religion. It's a troubling pattern that underscores a growing intolerance for diverse viewpoints, particularly those rooted in faith.
