Christians To Blame For Secular Christmas

I exude peace and joy every day and don’t need your stupid, imaginary Jesus rhetoric to share goodwill with others.

We us people have lost the meaning of christmas, My nativity set was damaged and Im trying to get a new one for outside no one sells it because it is politically incorrect. What happened to my freedom of religion, I am not trying to impose it on anyone, howeeveer others are trying to impose their views on my beliefs. Any religion Catholics, Jewish, Protestant or whichever should not be told what decorations we can or cannot display. Get Politicians are fanatics out of the Holidays.

Loved the article and agree with your comment. We quietly celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, but the Great Commission instructs us to tell the whole world! We need to start sharing what God has done for us with everyone we meet and enrich their lives as well!

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Overall, I agree with you, but for one thing. You said:

Did it ever occur to you that this isn't about political correctness but what the Obamas choose to do as a family? Isn't this their right, to refrain from having a religious Christmas if they so see fit, or do you think everyone must embrace Christmas as you do?

You are right, the Obamas can celebrate however they want, as a family, in their own residence. If they want to do their Private Residence up like the Griswold House, stack presents to the ceiling, and avoid all religious tradition, I'm all for it. Their house, their traditions, their stuff. They have a right to it.

But the White House Proper is the "People's House" and they would do well to remember that. Like it or not, the majority of citizens in this country still identify themselves as Christians; our founding has a strong base in Christianity. To then secularize Christmas in the People's House is wrong. And I would be saying the same thing if they chose not to display a Menorah at Hanukkah.

The whole point of our founding - the opinions of our Fore Fathers - was that this country recognizes and does not prohibit the practice of ANY religion. This country embraces (or is supposed to) religious freedom, recognizes that everyone celebrates differently. That does NOT mean the "absence of religion". Christmas exists because Christians believe that it is the birthday of their savior, and that is a day worthy of celebration. For the President to then say, "sorry, that might offend someone" and not celebrate it - in public - is not in keeping with the founding principals. Especially when he turns around and acknowledges the celebrations and sacred days of other religions.

Obama proclaimed his deep belief in Christianity during the campaign, because he knew he would lose votes if he admitted he could care less about Christ. I agree that he has as much right as my Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist friends to personally recognize the season in accordance with his heart-felt beliefs. But he lied about it in order to get elected. And that is the voters' business.

I also agree that there should be no exclusion of the most popular religion in this country in the "people's house," particularly on the most popular religious holiday. How dare he decide that Christians, the majority of Americans, have no right to see their conscience represented. Christianity isn't a contagious disease. If you're non-Christian and you see a Nativity scene (in the White House or anywhere else), how is that any more damaging to you and your kids than a Santa or a Maypole or the Great Pumpkin? Or more damaging than my kids seeing a Menorah? I embrace the opportunity to tell my kids about other religions, and the discussion is often sparked by seeing one of their symbols. I'm not concerned that my kids are going to disrespect me or my religion as a result.

I know I'm in control of what my kids learn and focus on during the holiday season. However, it's a little irritating to see how aggressively the commercialized part of it is thrust at us. My kids are about 3 now, and finally able to actually understand the holiday to some degree. I planned to wait until we fully experienced Thanksgiving and then break out the Christmas stuff and really get into it. But well before Thanksgiving, their school was shoving Santa Claus down their throats. What is the big hurry?

I'll be sure to ask what your religious standing is before I say, "Merry Christmas." It's people like you that have helped destroy MY holiday. But GOD forbid, I upset yours.

I would like to extend the political correctness to those of us who are not morning people. Who wants to hear "good morning" all the time when we hate mornings? Please refrain from such comments out of respect for those who may not celebrate mornings.

BTW, Merry Christmas!

I WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HANUKKAH. IT IS JUST ANOTHER WAY OF SAYING MERRY CHRISTMAS .

This nation was founded "under God" and to deny God for Islam is a HUGE MISTAKE

Sifrina - I agree with you. People often forget that this is a melting pot. That actually started as a british & french prison colony. Puritans came to the New World, because they disagreed with the Church standing in Europe (not the so truthfully religious persecution we learn about in school). I am a Christian and I celebrate Christmas. Although I don't fully agree with the more Hard Core believers, I still believe in religion, religions. I have friends of many faiths and (the odd truth) we all believe in one God, but seem to argue how to worship him or who his messages come from. I say Happy Holidays. I say Merry Chrsitmas. I say Happy Hanukkah. I say have a respectful Ramadan. Heck, I'll say Happy Festivious! My point is I don't think embracing others, washes out your own beliefs. I honest think people spend way too much time getting heated over their own "be more like me or how i want you to be" instead of smiling and wishing everyone peace on earth and good will to everyone! Happy December and New Year to eveyone!!! Oh.... a bit early for the Chinese. :)

There is only one Truth, and one God, the Lord, Jesus Christ. Those that fail to bend their knee to the eternal King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, will be punished with everlasting destruction ( II Thes 1: 8-9 ).

Every other religion, including "no" religion, are engaged in idol worship. Rejecting the Lord, Jesus Christ comes with a hefty price. It means you will be rejected on the Last Day at the Rapture, and will be left behind, to endure God's fierce anger. Certain eternal death. We are very close to that day. In fact, God's Law Book, the Holy Bible, declares that day will be May 21, 2011.

For a True Christian, everyday is a celebration of the Lord. We do not wait for a special day to lift up our Lord. It would be wise to reconsider what your relationship to the Lord actually is. How much, if any, of your day is spent with the Lord in prayer, and reading His Word?

Are you ready to meet Jehovah God, the Lord, Jesus Christ?

I am a Christian but I do wish you happy Hanukkah. We might have a different belief in when the Messiah came vs coming but we do have more in common than the differences. We support Israel as being God's chosen people and we are very grateful for Israel's support.
Whether we have a Manger or a Menorah we honor God.

It is not possible to have a non religious Christmas. CHRISTmas is a religious holiday, and without the religion, it isn't even Christmas anymore. If Obama really is a Christian like he says, then he should celebrate his religion's holidays just like everyone else does. I understand that we have to have "holiday concerts" and the "holiday season" because there are many different holidays in December, but Christmas has the word "Christ" in it for a reason. Christmas isn't about the tree, the presents, or the parties, its about celebrating the birth of Christ, and if people won't celebrate the birth of Christ, then they shouldn't celebrate Christmas at all.

You did great all the way up to the last line or so. Do you plan to be translated off the planet on Dec 25th? You'll be here when I and many others are celebrating Christmas. I hope that you have a merry Christmas no matter how you choose or choose not to celebrate it.

The Lord, Jesus Christ, according to His Law Book, the Holy Bible, was born on this earth on October 2, 7 B.C. That is the Day of Atonement, in a Jubilee year.

Of course, the Lord's blood paid for the sins of those whom He came to save. Christ is the fulfilment of the Atonement and the Jubilee.

Those still celebrating Passover are rejecting the Lord. ALL of the Old Testament feast days were pointing to the Lord, Jesus Christ. To continue to celebrate Passover in our day is sinful, and you will face the wrath of God for this rebellion.

sifrina. you are exactly right, the comment about the those coming over from england IS EXACTLY RIGHT. The founding fathers wrote the constitution & the declaration NOT FOR A SPECIFIC RELIGION there is no way around that no matter how one looks at it. if you think that go back & read it again, it does not state any one religion, apparently it is assumed though. I have repect for all religions, but the government buildings are know place to have any belief chosen over the other. there are plenty of other ways people have to get their point across. Every year this is always the fight. if christians are allowed to put a scene up at the capital so has the right of others. Its that simple

Definitely grateful for a post that remind the entire world (including Judaism) that we all are celebrating the NATIVITY of CHRIST the Lord, and considering that he was born in Bethlehem, that definitely is part of the new State of Israel (only since the 60's) it should be in part, also at least remember by Jewish people, because HE was a JEW in the first place, but basically because of reasons, that don't come to the point, but that were absolutely in favor of just one religion, this country, began to disregard the celebration as a Christian one and began, celebrating the " Holidays " Chanukah and Kwanza included, now considering the number of people who celebrate one or the other, is definitely concise to say, that Christians of all denominations outrank in number the other 2 holidays, so please let's go back to what centuries of tradition had been part of the culture of the world, of course respecting the " other " holidays, but at the same time coming back to the real and absolutely value of the season itself, the renewal of our faith in someone that came to this World (in it's entirity) to just bring peace, love and understanding among all people, including the ones that supposedly don't celebrate, because they even have to recognize that Jesus was real and a very important part of their history, even do, they don't want to recognize it.
So again and bless the Season wishing each other a " Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy NEW YEAR " as in the past but enjoyable times that we had prior to the simple Seasons greetings!!!!!

America was founded by christians seeking religious freedom. Their belief in GOD is shown in currency, public buildings and, most importantly, in the prayers of the people in this wanderful country. Americans are tolerant of religious festivities by people of other ideologies or beliefs, yet people of other beliefs do not wish to accord christians their celebrating their religious beliefs... People of the jewish faith don't have to celebrate christmas, so why do they have a problem with christians celebrating christmas?

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, to those who have a problem, move to where they do not celebrate christmas, we do in the good old USA!