Within minutes of each other I received two emails on this subject. One was a copy of an editorial written by a “Christian” ranting about putting Christ back in Christmas, and how “immigrants” should adapt to the “American way of life” (read “facist redneck bible beating”)
The second was a copy of a girl’s journal entry responding the “Put Christ back in Christmas” crowd pointing out that 99% of the Christmas traditions they celebrate are of pagan origin, and how Jesus (who was Jewish) would be lighting the menorah this time of year.
Really I just want everyone to just chill out about the whole thing. If you are a non-Christian and someone wishes you Merry Christmas, then don’t get offended - it’s fucking Christmas! By the same token, the “Christian” zealots need to accept that they aren’t more important than others simply wishing “Happy Holidays”. I am so sick of their “Us vs Them” mentality, taking one man’s message of love and foregiveness and twisting it into one of hate and intolerance.
So I just want to take this time wish eveyone a Merry and Safe Boxing Day!