Pastor Mack Morris wanted to take a stand. Preaching in front of his Mobile, Alabama, congregation on Sunday morning, positioned just to the left of an American flag, he declared that he was sick and tired of the way clothing brand Nike had, in his view, disrespected America and its people.
“The first pair of jogging shoes I wore were Nike jogging shoes,” he told his congregation, “That was in the early '80s. I've been wearing Nike jogging shoes since 1980. I got news for you. I've bought my last pair of Nike shoes.” He produced two branded items — a Nike wristband and a headband. Then he cut them up right there at the pulpit.
His audience's response? Raucous applause.
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