How’s that for holiday spirit??
I’ve just about had enough of the minimization of Christmas. Political correctness, coupled with bitter, angry atheists, have all but destroyed any remnants of the reason for celebrating this holiday, and I am at an unprofessional boiling point. Yes, this shall be one of my rants.
Does anyone really believe our nation is better off without the true meaning of Christmas allowed in public places? It is already an over-commercialized financially crippling mess. We have created numerous fairy tales to detract from the true meaning. From a fat man in a red suit who sneaks down our chimney at night, to flying reindeer with red noses, to a very unmanly enchanted snowman (that’s right, I said it!! I hate Frosty!!), we will look to anything to not have to look toward or understand the true meaning of CHRISTmas.
Some time ago, people even started calling it Xmas, quite literally removing the meaning of the holiday. Shortly after this, some started celebrating a holiday during the same time period called “Kwanzaa”, which is a fictitious holiday made up by a felon named Ron N. Everett, who changed his name to Maulana Karenga.Â
As insane as this sounds, in today’s politically correct United States it is more acceptable to talk about this made up farce of a holiday in your public schools than it is to speak of Jesus’ birth.
Anything which could offend anyone (minus Christians, of course) is shunned as intolerant. No Christmas trees, manger scenes, wise men, Jesus, or anything of the sort. It’s as though there really exists a PC Grinch, who has ridden down the mountain and stolen our Christian symbols of the holiday. Unfortunately, his heart does not appear to be growing three sizes any day soon. Removing all Christian symbols not being enough, he (atheists) is now advertising the “No God” campaign on public transit systems.
Don’t get me wrong. I am not demanding that everyone place manger scenes in their front yards and go to Christmas Eve service at a local church. I am not demanding everyone worship God or Jesus. Do whatever you wish during this time of year. What I am saying is December 25th is called CHRISTmas. It is when Christians celebrate the birth of their savior, Jesus Christ. If you do not believe in this than simply don’t celebrate the holiday, but don’t attempt to create other distractions and fictional celebrations to overshadow and minimize CHRISTmas.
If you want to be an atheist go right ahead, though I’ve not known many that aren’t angry and unhappy 80% of the time, but it is certainly your right. Live your life as an atheist however you want to, but don’t attempt to tell me how to live mine because I believe in something … and don’t give me that load of Bull about being offended by manger scenes and all that garbage. YOU BELIEVE IN NOTHING!! HOW CAN YOU BE SO OFFENDED BY SOMETHING YOU DON’T EVEN BELIEVE EXISTS??? It would be more believable for a satanist to say they are offended by the manger scenes, as I could see how the birth of Jesus would offend them, but you can’t be offended by something you don’t believe in. Guess what??? I don’t believe that vampires exist, but I don’t get all bent out of shape on Halloween, or when the new Twilight movie gets released.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th of each year. It is called CHRISTmas for a reason. Merry Christmas to all who believe in the virgin birth!!! To all those who don’t … Merry Christmas as well. To all those who claim to be offended by someone saying “Merry Christmas” to them …. lighten up!! Ride that sled back down the mountain and we’ll let you carve the roast beast!!
Merry Christmas!!!
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackAmen! Love this article!
I do not believe in a god (or gods). I do fully accept that fact that my rights stop where yours begin, and I’d never consider pushing my viewpoint onto you, and expect likewise.
I do believe that organized religion is one of the downfalls of mankind, as people just cannot deal with others of differing viewpoints, and think it is fine to harm and kill in the name of a god, whether Christ or Allah (and these are only the top two).
I do celebrate Christmas from a secular view, and yet I appreciate this time to be with family and friends. We listen to both contemporary and traditional Christmas songs; we have both contemporary and traditional ornaments adorning our tree. Those who believe are free to sing, pray, and celebrate as they see fit, and I take no offense if they do, and they take no offense if I don’t.
I, too, do find it irritating that so many in this country are doing everything they can to oust Christianity and welcome Islam, or other religions, or lack of them, without being equal. It is wrong. But it will continue unless enough people stand up for their beliefs and equality of those beliefs.
So, I wish you and yours and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and peace.
Great Article. We Christians are peaceable people and so we have backed down on so many of these battles. But nothing can satisfy the atheists until we curse God and die, so we must begin standing up for ourselves.
To think that a manger scene is a danger to Western Civilization is ludicrous.
Well said. You have a supporter in Texas!
Some points for your consideration:
1. “X” is an abbreviation in Greek for “Christos” and was even used in some of the earliest manuscripts for the New Testament.
2. All holidays are “made up” at one point or another. Some are just older than others.
3. You must not know many atheists.
4. I never met anyone offended by “Merry Christmas.” It’s ironic that you tell these people (of which I’m sure there are very few) to “lighten up,” when you are so obviously offended by “Happy Holidays.” Perhaps you should lighten up as well.
5. Merry Christmas! Belated as it may be.
You do know that the actually birthday of Jesus is sometime in September, not the 24th of December, right?
As for the Christmas symbols, aside from the baby Jesus and the 3 kings, they’re all pagan, even the gifting tradition is. Partying, merry making, feasting, singing carols – these are all non-christian traditions which were actually banned under the rule of puritans who only followed the Bible.
The Christian church had this habit of borrowing traditions from all kinds of pagans to make Christianity more attractive so more of them would join. You probably have no idea how much paganism is embedded in your religion. And I’m not going to judge you for it. You enjoy pagan traditions, good for you.
Ironically for you, the true meaning of Christmas is actually the pagan one, which represents the large majority of the event. Celebrating, giving gifts, singing all day and night till the solstice is over – that’s the pagan way. It’s Christians that have hijacked the true meaning, and people are slowly getting it back, slowly removing the puritan elements which took away the cheer and joy of this tradition and replaced them with the monotony of Jesus worship.
You believe what you want to, it’s your right. But respect is something you earn, it’s not a right, and being ignorant about the history of religions is not something which earns respect. Respect isn’t free.
Merry Christmas and a great new year!
P.S. threats of violence (“punched in the throat”) do not earn respect or compassion.
Ummm… there are two federal holidays to offer well-wishes for. Christmas and New Year’s Day. One, two. Hence “Happy Holidays”. Plural.
The fact that Christ has no more meaning than a plastic Santa (for millions of Americans) is beside the point.
Dr. Alan and Mr. Williams-
So part of Christianity is approving of people trying to solve their problems by punching people in the throat, possibly crushing their trachea and killing them? Just for saying Happy Holidays? Glad I’m not a Christian.
As for banning expression of Christianity, put it anywhere you like, so long as it is not endorsed by the government. Put it on the Court House lawn, so long as other views can post theirs, too. Put up thousands of billboards, (wait, there already are 1,000s). Of course the same applies to other beliefs, and if that puts your panties in a bunch, that’s the cost of living in a free society.
Dear Ronald,
I am an atheist. I used to be a believer, but I no longer believe. I’ve gone to a good number of atheist Meetup groups and had numerous discussions with other atheists about christmas. And, I can categorically say that I have NEVER encountered another non-believer that has a problem with people saying “merry christmas”. We all recognize that there are multiple holidays celebrated this time of year, so we can see how “happy holidays” is more inclusive and thoughtful, but no atheists I know have ever insisted on its use at places they do business.
I and my family celebrate a secular christmas. We have, indeed, removed “christ” from christmas. Mainly because we don’t believe in him. That is my right. And, I do NOT force that belief on anyone else, nor do any non-believers I know. From my viewpoint, the “war on christmas” is a mythical creation of christians who are incomplete without a feeling of persecution. The ONLY time I object to religious-oriented christmas celebrations/displays, is when they are on public, government grounds, funded by my, and other non-believers’, tax dollars. Would you have us use your taxes to fund a Hindu Diwali festival at city hall? Per the Constitution, the government is not meant to show favoritism to any particular religion, as it would turn those who don’t follow that religion into second-class citizens.
Also, you are wholly inaccurate when you say “Christmas is celebrated on December 25th of each year.” You and I both know that the celebration of christmas starts sometime in October. Many businesses base their year’s profitability targets on 4th quarter, because of christmas. It’s all around for nearly 20% of the year, it seems, so you can forgive non-christians for getting a little tired of it, say, 65 days in. Imagine if there were big displays at all the shops and stores for ramadan. By the end of the month, you too may feel a bit put-upon. You are the one seeing that frustration from some as an “attack” on your beliefs. It’s generally not that, though I can’t speak for all non-christians. I can, however, say that I don’t mind, even though I don’t believe, and I think most non-believers are like me in that regard.
BTW, there is a difference between an “African” holiday and a “made up” holiday. It’s interesting that you picked the “black” holiday as “made-up”, but I won’t assume too much into that. Also, if you rail against the commercialism of christmas, one would think you’d like the non-commercially-focus kwanzaa celebration. Besides, what’s it matter if it is “made up”? I’m pretty sure yours is too. After all, a quick googling of “saturnalia” or “mithra” will show you that it was the christians that “co-opted” December 25th from earlier non-christian.
Thanks for your time. Hope you had a merry christmas.
And if you TRY to punch me in the throat, YOU’d better be ready to DIE!!
It’s typically vain of you to ASSume that just because YOU and many others celebrate Christmas that EVERYONE does!!
If you wish a “Merry Christmas” to someone and they return the greeting with “Happy Holidays”, be thankful that you get a peaceful greeting at all, you assumptive imbecile!
Also, if you REALLY want to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, you missed his birth month by SEVERAL months!!
December’s actually the birth month of NIMROD!! Jesus wasn’t even born in the the late fall or winter!
So, get your facts straight. Sorry. First….GET FACTS!!
circuitsboard:
I had to laugh @ your comment.
There is a massive Islamophobic movement in this country and there are VERY few non-Muslims “welcoming Islam” with open arms….unless those “arms” are weapons…intended to harm or kill Muslims!
As a Muslim, I can openly and honestly refute your claim of intolerance. I just recently visited my family for Christmas because I know that its RARE that families plan time to get together (other than marriages and funerals….usually, it’s the latter and not the former). I have no issue with them believing and practicing a faith different from my own.
Like the author of this article, you should also get your facts straight and stop generalizing.