I am not Christian, however as a religious person I have respect for peopel who actually care about thier religion. Now it seems to me that letting retail stores emphasize christmas actually cheapens the holiday much more than it emboldens it. The stores are essentially competing with each other in to bribe you to purchase merchandise . The same type of argument goes with christian themed music being sung in public schools, do you want your religious music to be forced onto people who are not the same religio as you? Doesn't it cheapen the songs the know that there are students singing who really could not care less?
2006-12-13 18:58:42 · 11 answers · asked by abcdefghijk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The "War" keep changing.
5 years ago it was the Christians who were complaining about just what you described. They demanded an end to the commercialization of Christmas and that stores stop using Jesus's birth to sell stuff.
But then as soon as the stores took them up on it and started separating their commercial activities from the religious aspects of the holiday, the same Christians started complaining that the stores were "taking the Christ out of Christmas".
Until those people make up their minds about what they want, there will always be a "War on Christmas"
2006-12-13 19:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never force Christmas music on anyone. However the high visibility of the Christmas season in the public forum reflects the love of mankind from both God, and people. It is not forced so much as offered in love. Religion is guaranteed a freedom in the USA by the First Amendment. To say Merry Christmas in whatever fashion you may chose is not a violation of anyone's rights. It is merely an expression of love and freedom.
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2006-12-13 19:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do kinda think it cheapens Christianity. I dont want people to be forced to do anything, but I also would like everyone to know they are welcome to be a part of it as well. On one hand, to remove Christian themed songs from the holiday it's good because then you dont have people who arent Christians singing it for nothing more than record sales. Example: I love O Holy Night, it has an extremely Christian message to it but if I hear someone singing it like Josh Groban, or Barbara Streisand, knowing they're Jewish and the lyrics mean nothing to them, it's kinda offended. On the other hand, I hope that in singing it, maybe they'll be moved to believe? I really dont think there's a cut and dry "fair for everyone" sollution
2006-12-13 19:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-11 08:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by anirudh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the students choose to sing the song; then there's no force involved. Yes schools my ask that the students join in a song; but ultimately it's still the student making a choice to join in the song or not.
Saying something is being forced is just an excuse for the fact that you dont know the true and living God, and that your spitful and vengful enough to bring your child(ren) down with you.
2006-12-13 19:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big fat hairy deal. I'm not a Christian, but I love the holiday season, and when someone wishes me a Merry Christmas, I wish them one right back. I think that these religious tightwads aught to understand that this holiday season is special to people for a reason. Hell, I enjoy listening to Christmas music when I shop, it's cheery and takes me back to when I was a kid and more innocent times. Not like that pop crap we listen to today.
2006-12-13 19:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it means something to me (it does), I enjoy all the traditional songs, displays, etc. I realize that stores do these things to move merchandise, but I love walking into the atmosphere it creates at this time of year.
If I allowed the careless attitudes of others to decide my reaction, I'd never be contented.
I see your point, it is thoughtful and a well considered question.
It just doesn't make me sad.
Hope this helps, and that you also have something about this time of year that makes you smile.
Blessings on you & yours.
2006-12-13 19:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wasn't aware of schools playing religious music
2006-12-13 19:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by glduke2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Bill is right on this one !!
2006-12-13 19:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no way dude (holding smoke in)
2006-12-13 18:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by spanky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋