Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas Again!

You can’t say it often enough. I said it the other day, and now I say it again. “The PC Police” can take it and stick it. This day is dedicated to the birth of Jesus Christ, whether or not you believe in him. It’s the religion of Christians, and reference to it should NEVER “offend” anyone. I am not offended by reference to the symbols of other religions, and I should not be. And members of other religions should not be “offended” by references to someone else’s. Especially Muslims, whose “Holy Book” tells them to KILL anybody who does not believe exactly the same way they do. Today’s Christianity does not, even if they can find an obscure passage in the Old Testament that might be read in such a way that some people might think it does. In any case, it is not a “guiding principle” to Christians. Some non-Christians seem to think they can stop Christians from making reference to their religion by wishing people “Merry Christmas” on this day. They’re wrong, even if some liberal courts disagree. They misread the Constitution to say that government and religion should be separate. That’s wrong. There is NOTHING in the Constitution saying that. So I say again, “Merry Christmas to all!” No matter what your religion. This will be the only post today, as I will be spending time with my family. (Just common sense)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am not Christian. People wish me Merry Christmas during the seasion that is holy to more than just Christians, and I do not find it offensive. I am just glad they have a spiritual path.

Ray Thomas said...

Anon: I'm not either. I don't know what I am. People who want to dictate that for me needn't bother. I', not listening. When I figure it out, it will be MY decision after due consideration. But I still resent people who want to take "Christ" out of "Christmas." Christmas is widely recognized as His birthday, whether you believe he is a deity or not. There's no reason "Merry Christmas" should "offend" ANYBODY who has a brain and knows how to use it.

Anonymous said...

I'm afraid there is a shortage of brains these days....

Spirituality and our connection with the Divine Source is far greater than any one religion. Religions are man-made and very myopic.

Ray Thomas said...

Anon: Yup.