Coca-Cola is facing a growing wave of criticism and calls for a boycott in Pakistan after a video went viral showing the company’s customization machines rejecting the word “Jesus” for personalized cans.
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The incident sparked outrage among Christian communities in the country, who accused the soft drink giant of religious discrimination. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration, sharing screenshots of the error messages they received when attempting to include “Jesus” on their custom cans.
Christian leaders in Pakistan have called on Coca-Cola to review its policies and ensure that all religious names and phrases are treated equally. They have also urged the company to publicly apologize to the Christian community and take steps to make amends.
The controversy has raised questions about corporate responsibility and the importance of respecting religious diversity in a multicultural society like Pakistan. As the backlash continues, it remains to be seen how Coca-Cola will respond and whether it will be able to repair its damaged reputation among Christian consumers.
Coca-Cola is also facing renewed scrutiny in Pakistan as tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to escalate. The company has been accused of supporting Israel through its business operations in the occupied territories, sparking calls for boycotts and protests across the country.
Critics argue that Coca-Cola’s presence in Israel legitimizes the country’s occupation of Palestinian land and contributes to the suffering of Palestinians. They point to the company’s bottling plants and distribution networks in Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.
Furthermore, some activists claim that Coca-Cola’s products are used by Israeli soldiers and settlers, making the company complicit in human rights abuses. These allegations have fueled a sense of outrage among many Pakistanis, who have long expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people.
