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Gome
If the U.S. fights the 'War against Christmas' with as much skill as they have conducted the War against Terror - then Jesus need not feel under too much threat.
But it's a lot of wars...
posted by
Antipodean
on December 22, 2006 at 8:56 PM
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Hey Gome
as usual you show your wonderfuly refreshing class of charectar: a respect for time honored traditions based in religion, beliefs which are contrary to your personal beliefs, traditions that have a positive binding effect on our Western society that set us apart from the rest of the world.
So don your raincoat, here it comes: God bless you and yours!! And may you be kept safe and prosperous in 2007.
posted by
calmcantey75
on December 22, 2006 at 8:38 PM
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Sunnybeach7 - thanx and yes I will have a good Christmas - just as soon as
I get family obligations out of the way.
Have a Merry Christmas.
posted by
gomedome
on December 22, 2006 at 10:50 AM
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strat - thank you and I wish the same for yourself as well
Merry Christmas
posted by
gomedome
on December 22, 2006 at 10:48 AM
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Xeno-x - and you have a merry Christmas as well
posted by
gomedome
on December 22, 2006 at 10:47 AM
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Gome
I couldn't have said it better!
Merry Christmas, my friend!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on December 22, 2006 at 6:26 AM
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Amen!
And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Gome!
posted by
strat
on December 22, 2006 at 5:57 AM
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good post
merry christmas to you too
posted by
Xeno-x
on December 22, 2006 at 5:55 AM
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Budmannomore - Merry Christmas
posted by
gomedome
on December 21, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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GEPRUITT - and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well
posted by
gomedome
on December 21, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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ariel70 - nice to hear from you again
As I mentioned in an earlier comment, I think that the few complaints we have heard about the use of the word Christmas have been registered simply because people are able to. There are some things where there is nothing gained in having them overturned. To do so simply because it is an individual's right, sometimes is not a good enough reason. I usually keep my mouth shut when invited to christenings and the like as well. Most Christmas days I find myself in 3 different churches simply because my presence there is important to others. Tolerance is a two way street.
posted by
gomedome
on December 21, 2006 at 6:11 PM
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Talion - it really is no big deal
I think the few objections that we have heard about the use of the word Christmas have been registered simply because people can. It is true that we must keep in mind that different people hold differing beliefs, for example: I would never walk up to a Jewish person and wish them a Merry Christmas but by the same token I expect this same consideration about my traditions.
posted by
gomedome
on December 21, 2006 at 6:06 PM
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Merry Christmas to you too gomedome
posted by
Budmannomore
on December 21, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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GOMEDOME
THIS WAS A POST FULL OF GOOD JUDGEMENT AND CHEER! DITTO, DITTO, AND DITTO! MAY I, TOO, WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A "VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
posted by
GEPRUITT
on December 21, 2006 at 2:02 PM
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Gomey
Hi! Long time no read ( unfortunately )
Well said! What the hell has it got to do with anyone, what we choose to call our festivals?
As you know, I'm a non-believer, yet I would feel that I was insulting a friend if I refused to attend his/her church for a baptism, wedding, funeral etc.
We should all just shut our traps and mind our own business.
Happy Chritmas to you too, amigo!
posted by
ariel70
on December 21, 2006 at 1:53 PM
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gomedome
I don't have a problem with calling it Christmas or wishing someone a merry one. One should keep in mind that everyone doesn't celebrate this particular holiday, but under normal circumstances, it's by no means an insult or some kind of volley in the pertual "my God is better than your God" wars. Being a member of a diverse society means occasionally, sometimes frequently, enduring things that run contrary to one's personal beliefs. As long as these things don't interfere with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it's really no big deal.
posted by
Talion
on December 21, 2006 at 1:27 PM
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