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As long as other religions and athiests are not denied their rights to express their beliefs in the public square if they so choose I don't see why not.
Every year local municipalities bring out the garlands, lights, bells, holly, candy canes, etc. No one AFAIK ever raised a stink about it. If they were setting up crucifixes, nativity scenes, and such religious idolatry on public property, I would consider that only if all others who are not christ followers are allowed the same with their own displays. Fair is fair.
Definitely. Even if you're opposed to religion or not Christian, let's be honest, Christmas in America is about consumerism more than it is about Jesus Christ.
No it's not. Every normal human knows that Christmas is due to birth of Christ.
Yes, buying gifts is part of Christmas, and its origin has to do with Christmas if you read more about it.
What do you want retailers to do? Put up "Jesus Christ birthday coupon"
Sure, as long as muslim, sikh, buddhist, pastafarian and all others are allowed as well no matter how uncommon. Contrary to xian dogma, America isn't a xian nation.
Christians make up 80% of the population, while next biggest religion is Judaism at only 2%.
All religions & Non-religion besides Christianity are minorities in the US, and their holidays are not celebrated nationally.
Definitely. Even if you're opposed to religion or not Christian, let's be honest, Christmas in America is about consumerism more than it is about Jesus Christ.
It is becoming that way. I love Christmas, but I'm sick of seeing advertisements for it as far back as Halloween.
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As long as symbols or displays representing other religions(or lack thereof) are allowed.
If I'm not mistaken they are.
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As long as other religions and athiests are not denied their rights to express their beliefs in the public square if they so choose I don't see why not.
They are not having their rights denied.
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No it's not. Every normal human knows that Christmas is due to birth of Christ.
Yes, buying gifts is part of Christmas, and its origin has to do with Christmas if you read more about it.
What do you want retailers to do? Put up "Jesus Christ birthday coupon"
Christmas <-- Name says it all.
Yes, Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ. Yes sharing gifts is a part of that tradition. However; you cannot argue the fact that Christmas has been commercialized to the point where it is way over the top. It's not even Thanksgiving, and there are already a ton of commercials. Also, a lot of Christmas traditions are in fact based on old pagan rituals. No issue with that last part, just saying.
Honestly, I don't give a darn. I think it's really silly for people to argue over it. Christmas is as much of a secular holiday as it is a religious one. Most decorations I've seen on gov't buildings are secular in nature. I wish people would start worrying about real issues of overzealous Christianity instead of unimportant holiday decor.
No it's not. Every normal human knows that Christmas is due to birth of Christ.
Yes, buying gifts is part of Christmas, and its origin has to do with Christmas if you read more about it.
What do you want retailers to do? Put up "Jesus Christ birthday coupon"
Christmas <-- Name says it all.
I'm a normal human and we celebrate Christmas. Aside from some Christmas carols, there is no mention of the religious aspect of the holiday in our house because we are Agnostic.
There has long been celebrations at this time of the year - the darkest time of the year. "Christmas" as we know it today is a wonderful blend of many different celebrations throughout history. We celebrate the more secular part of the holiday rather than the religious. YMMV
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