I don't celebrate Hannukkah, but my Jewish friends do. I sometimes receive a Happy Hannukkah card, and I am not offended in the least. Why would it bother me to be remembered by people who care?
Pangel posed a question to Muslim's, asking if it would be OK for her daughter to send a Christmas card to her Muslim friend. Here's the link.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ap1T5iND8uyUXyShzbh7x0vsy6IX?qid=20061201040928AAZY9L2&show=7#profile-info-c5684c1eea9174757697f60cf1f073b2aa
My question is this...Muslims...Why so touchy? Since when did trying to brighten someone's day by spreading a little good cheer become offensive?
I'd like to read everyone's opinion of why we always have to be so politically correct. Can't we just spread some love because we CARE?
2006-11-30 23:34:35 · 11 answers · asked by SANTA 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A couple Muslim answerers noted that they would be offended by this. WHY?
2006-11-30 23:37:06 · update #1
I beg to differ. The words "We would be offended" WERE used. Because they don't celebrate it.
Thanks to everyone who keeps an open mind, and an open heart.
2006-11-30 23:48:15 · update #2
It's funny. I just went back to Pangel's question, and some of the answers are changing. For shame.
2006-11-30 23:51:46 · update #3
AZRA...you have always been very sincere and open minded. I couldn't agree with you more.
2006-12-01 00:05:02 · update #4
L'CHAIM...I am not a Christian.
2006-12-01 00:35:47 · update #5
I would never be offended by a sincere wish, and I'm a Muslim.
What's wrong with loving each other and remembering each other in times that matter to us? Nothing.
I have a tree decorated every year. Why? Because it's fun for my son! I take him to see Santa every year and he takes pics with him and recieves candies. Why would I want to take that joy away from him?
I also paint eggs for Easter LOL. I think that by this, I'm teaching him about other religions and traditions, and there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING wrong in that.
Merry Christmas sweetie :)
2006-11-30 23:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Regina 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I answered Pangels's question and i was not "touchy" in the slightest. I'm a Muslim and i said it wouldn't offend me and i give Xmas cards to those i know celebrate it. I spread plenty of cheer and receive the cards with the joy in which they where sent. I read other Muslims answers and none of them seemed "touchy" to me. I do not think it necessary to sent Muslims Xmas cards however as no one is going to be offended not to receive one. You certainly don't have to be politically correct, who is asking you to. I am polite to people and don't go out of my way to offend someone that just good manners not political correctness. I'm free to agree or disagree with anyone i like. You can spread love all you like i don't think anyone ever showing they cared was ever taken as offensive.
So now "a couple" of muslims said they would be offended. Now that means all of us are "touchy"????
2006-11-30 23:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I expect everyone to follow their own faith, even if I don't much care for the choice. Christians should send Christmas cards, Jews should send Hanukkah cards, everyone should be free to send whatever type cards they want. Heck if an atheist is so inclined they should be able to send a happy day off from work card.
That being said sometimes it is nice to wish someone who is not of your faith a happy day that they do celebrate, not to honor that faith but to honor that particular person in the same way you
honor them by saying have a nice day any other time of the year.
If you know someone is Jewish, and you send them a Christmas
card wish them a Happy Hanukkah as you sign the card.
I have met allot of Pagans in my life but only two of them were nice to me after they found out that I was a Christian (The rest treated me like a convicted mass murderer) I wished one of them a happy Solstice, and I was extremely touched when in return she wished me a Merry Christmas in return.
2006-12-01 00:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Maxine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the greeting that's offensive. It's the fact that it has become as mindless as the "have a nice day" greeting. Not everyone is Christian -- would it be so objectionable to ask others if they celebrate the birth of Jesus? How long would it take you to object to hearing every store clerk invite you to celebrate the birth of Mohammad? Would you tolerate it for decades without ever speaking up? That's what we have done for Christians, but enough is enough. Please have some respect for people of other religions whose ancestors have been persecuted and slaughtered by people who claimed to be followers of Jesus. Yes, I know the Crusaders and the Nazis and the Roman Catholics weren't "real" Christians, but they are products of "Christian" culture!
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2006-12-01 00:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 14:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I'm a Catholic, but I wouldn't mind if a Muslim sent me an Eid card, or if a Jewish friend sent me a Hanukkah card. It's all about joy!
2006-11-30 23:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We arent touchy about it. We just dont celebrate it. That's all we were saying really.
Happy Eid ul Adha
are you offended? No.
Same thing.
I actually thought your post on that question was cute! :)
Merry Christmas to you :)
2006-11-30 23:38:56 · answer #7 · answered by Angelina27 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Muslim and i have never been offended by receiving greeting cards from any faith and more so i don't think any Muslims that i know would be.
2006-11-30 23:39:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sherzade 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i love cards ... any cards .. i love to be thought of by friends and to share in what they experience and celibrate
i dont care about differences ... its all about love
in ref to my question
my daughter and her friend have a beautiful bond , but my daughter wants to be careful she doesnt offend those around her friend ... she knows her friend would love a card no matter what
2006-11-30 23:38:56 · answer #9 · answered by Peace 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I always wish everyone a happy holiday and a joyous and safe new year. If they don't like it, that's THEIR problem and not mine.
Happy Holidays!
2006-11-30 23:36:32 · answer #10 · answered by kja63 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋