the diversity in our religions is part of what makes the country great, but we all worry so much about catering to everyone's feelings that we forget the real reason for this holiday time....shouldn't people remember the #1 reason for this [time of year].....when i see stores that have "X-MAS" on the windows it makes me want to scream....until i feel like chistmas is about CHRISTmas again, then i don't have to get caught up in all the materialistic aspects of what it has become.
You nailed it, bud. Religious diversity is what made this country great, but--no matter what religious persuasion we are faithful to (or choose NOT to be faithful to)--that doesn't mean trying to stamp out the Judeo Christian heritage and traditions upon which this great country was built.
How'bout this perspective....got it from an email someone sent me....it's not about touting a particular religion...but preserving our American heritage.
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So if the US government determines that it is against the law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then, so be it.
And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it.
I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen.
I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than I are in positions
to make good decisions.
I would like to think that those people have the American public's best interests at heart.
BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?
Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot post His Commandments in
Government buildings, I don't believe the Government and its employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honor the God that our government is trying to eliminate from many facets of American life.
I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter. After all, it's just another day.
I'd like the US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays. After all, it's just another day.
I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives to not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break." After all it's just another day.
I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter.
It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other day of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically correct."
In fact....I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially set aside for worshipping God...) because, after all, our government says that it should be just another day....