EFFORTS to ban Christmas traditions like festive decorations or even the word “Christmas” itself to not to offend non-Christians?
What are the other Christmas things that you know that are banned because it offend other faiths?
What do you think about this issue?
2006-12-08 10:18:49 · 7 answers · asked by Rob 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Yikes - you guys have to deal with that too, huh? So sorry - what a friggin' mess.
In New York, schools are allowed to use Muslim or Jewish religious symbols, but not Christian. WTF???
"New York, Feb. 8, 2006 (CWNews.com) - A US federal court has ruled that public schools in New York City can display Jewish and Islamic symbols, but not Christian symbols."
2006-12-08 11:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jadis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you actually spoke to people of other faiths, most of them are not offended at all. It's the government, councils and the media that are making such a big thing about it! If you actually counted up the number of complaints received about Christmas being celebrated, there might be one or two but it does not justify the over-the-top reaction by officials, councils and journalists.
2006-12-08 10:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
most Christmas traditions actually predate Christmas and are infact PAGAN traditions.. including the dinner, the gifts, the tree...
Saturnalia was the original name for the holiday..
2006-12-08 10:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
honestly, its bs.
oh, how fragile the faiths of others must be if their frail beliefs cant stand the sight of the word CHRISTMAS!
My sympathies, friend. yes, Britain is going mad..
2006-12-08 10:29:17 · answer #4 · answered by Neha S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's irrelevant.
It was a holiday (Yule) before the Christians came along, and it will remain one, with or without them.
2006-12-08 10:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You guys got this politically correct crap over there too??Good luck.
2006-12-08 10:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by festeringhump 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SATAN IS FAST AT WORK
2006-12-08 10:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel L 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋