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Nighat Ali

Defending Christmas: It's "Merry Christmas," not "Happy Holidays" |... - 2 views

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Religion Christmas Holidays

shared by Nighat Ali on 10 Oct 11 - No Cached
    • Nighat Ali
      Nighat Ali on 10 Oct 11
       
      Je trove que cette point de vue de l'auteure est très intéressant...
  • It's that time of year again - the buildup to the holiday whose name so many people are afraid to say. "Merry Christmas." Why do these two words offend so many people? Why is this greeting such a big problem? Why are their retail stores that insist their employees say "Happy Holidays"? Of course, some have even dropped the 's', and wish people a "Happy Holiday." What holiday are they talking about? Why can't they just say it!? Why are there so many offices that are afraid to have a "Christmas" party? Why are public schools forbidden to utter the word "Christmas" and, in some cases, not allowed to even have red and green decorations or visits from Santa Claus? What's the problem with Christmas? In truth, there should be NO problem with Christmas - and there should be no problem , thankfully, some retail stores like Wal-Mart are wising up to this fact.
  • tmas" party? Why are public schools forbidden to utter the word "Christmas" and, in some cases,
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  • While the United States is officially and culturally committed to religious freedom, the overwhelming majority of the American people respect Christmas as it has traditionally been understood and observed. Here are some facts to prove this: According to the well-known polling firm Zogby, 95% of Americans are NOT offended when they hear "Merry Christmas" and over half are "bothered" by the greeting "Happy Holidays." A FOXNEWS poll in 2005 suggests that 95% of Americans celebrate Christmas - that's "Christmas" specifically as in the holiday on December 25 Another FOXNEWS poll that same year said that 83% of respondents believed nativity scenes were appropriate for public propertyA 2004 Newsweek poll revealed that 79% of Americans believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ as depicted in the BibleNinety percent of respondents to a 2000 Gallup poll affirmed the birth of Jesus Christ as the purpose of Christmas
  • This author will grant that it's unethical and socially wrong to deliberately provoke and offend someone who is of a different faith. But this does not mean - nor should it mean - that we have to censor out any public, visible displays of Christmas for the comfort of the few who might be offended. The First Amendment guarantees the free exercise of religion. It does NOT - and read this carefully - it does NOT guarantee one the right to NOT be offended. It does NOT guarantee the right of one to be free of any social discomfort.
Teen Turtle

Celebrating Christmas in Public - 4 views

www.markdroberts.com/...christmasinpublic.htm

religion culture célébration

shared by Teen Turtle on 11 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • The question: How can we celebrate our diversity of holiday celebrations? How can we enjoy and magnify this aspect of American greatness? Bill Press's answer is that, among other things, we should say "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas" when we're in diverse company. (I assume Press thinks it's okay for me to say "Merry Christmas" to other Christians.) Is he right? Does this reflect and celebrate our diversity?
    • Teen Turtle
      Teen Turtle on 12 Oct 11
       
      Cet article offre un point de vue non-religieux sur la célébration national de certaines fête. Il remet aussi en question ce qu'est réelement la diversité culturelle.
  • So, "Happy Holidays" really isn't so much a matter of celebrating diversity as it is a means to squelch diversity. It masks and diminishes the genuine variety of cultures in America. One might argue that genuine religious diversity ought to ignored or hidden away. But please don't try to fool me with a plea to diversity if you're going to argue for non-specific sameness.
Teen Turtle

Halloween in Public Schools: Do Halloween Celebrations Violate the Separation of Church... - 1 views

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tradition culture religion

shared by Teen Turtle on 11 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • Many Halloween traditions and symbols can be traced to ancient pagan celebrations of the harvest season before the onset of winter. Part of the process of the Christianization of Europe was the appropriation of holidays, including this one. Thus the church, under the direction of Pope Gregory IV, created All Hallow's Eve for October 31 and All Saints Day for November 1 starting in the year 835. In some ways, these dates were the start of the Christmas season for traditional Christianity.
  • Although the number of people who celebrate anything religious on Halloween is very small, that shouldn't matter if it is celebrated in a religious way in public schools — it would still be unconstitutional.
  • One sign of just how much Halloween has changed and can change is the relatively rapid development of it from a children's holiday into a largely adult holiday. Adults are spending more and more on Halloween costumes, favors, and parties. Children's celebrations have been curtailed and eclipsed.
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  • the growing popularity of Halloween may be taken as displaced symbol for the decreasing popularity and relevance of traditional Christianity.
    • Teen Turtle
      Teen Turtle on 12 Oct 11
       
      Cet article explique comment l'Halloween a commençé en tant que fête Chrétienne (et païenne), mais a évolué en célébration culturelle dans laquelle tout le monde, de tout âge et culture, peuvent participer aujourd'hui.
anonymous

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? : Debatabase - Debate Topics and Debate Motions - 2 views

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shared by anonymous on 10 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • Christmas has no religious meaning for people who do not share a Christian background
  • We should be more sensitive to the feelings of those around us and keep any Christian celebration for family and church.
  • “Happy Holidays” is a much more appropriate greeting
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  • it is wrong to send cards that assume all of their employees have a Christian faith and wish to share it
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 10 Oct 11
       
      We can use the Cons to rebut againt the other team
  • anonymous on 10 Oct 11
     
    Cette site a des argument pour les deux côté. Alors on peut l'utiliser pour notre aventage.
anonymous

Christmas Wars & Conspiracies: Political, Social, Religious Conflicts over the Meaning ... - 2 views

atheism.about.com/...ChristmasWars.htm

shared by anonymous on 10 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • “Happy Holidays” is an Anti-Christian Statement:
  • assume that the other person celebrates Christmas
  • not as guaranteed
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  • Christmas has become more of a commercial enterprise than a religious observance
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 10 Oct 11
       
      Why is it more important then other religions?
  • Modern Christmas celebrations have little or nothing to do with Jesus
  • , the Feast of the Nativity, or the Incarnation.
  • where is Christ in all of this?
  • anonymous on 10 Oct 11
     
    Ce site est bonne pour réfuter contre les arguments d'équipe opposé.
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