Why or why not?
2006-12-19 06:39:14 · 31 answers · asked by xxx 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dammit! Too many K's...I had to look up the spelling and I still got it wrong!!
2006-12-19 06:40:05 · update #1
Of course not...wouldn't bother me any more than it bothers most Jewish people when we wish them "Merry Christmas". But, of course, you'd have that small group of Christian nutcakes (just like we have that small group of Jewish/Atheist/Muslim flooby-doodles) who would get their panties in a wad.
2006-12-19 06:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! I've actually said Merry Christmas and I got a smile from a Jewish acquaintance who then said, "Shalom" which means peace be with you. So, I think mature adults who understand that if we are wishing good will toward each other no matter what religion, we will feel warm and fuzzy inside that we acknowledge each other. After all, the seem work underlying all religion is the belief in God or Allah or Yahweh or Jehovah or whatever you choose to call it.
It's the people who throw the hissy fits that show their bigotry. It's a shame.
2006-12-19 14:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. I would definitely think about it for a while; about WHY Judaism could be a major religion. Keep in mind that different personalities have different responses. I would think about what draws people to Judaism, and what repels people from Christianity. Others, of course, might go right ahead and "SPEAK THE TRUTH!!!!" in a less-than-Conservative way.
For myself, I really take interest in knowing all the facts. Religions are multi-faceted things--there are some things I can understand in each one. I can understand why Jews don't believe that the Messiah has come, but I don't believe it. I can understand why Mormons believe that Jesus Christ and Satan are brothers--but I do not believe it.
It is important for Christians to know about the apposing beliefs that lie around them, and just as important to NEVER put people down for the things they believe in.
If you thought that Red Robin, for example, had the BEST BURGERS IN THE WORLD, and somebody who hadn't even had a taste of one told you that Ruby Tuesday was infinitely better, and that you didn't know what you were missing, you would probably dismiss this person because THEY DIDN'T KNOW THE FACTS. Even if you really would like Ruby Tuesdays more.
2006-12-19 14:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Girl from Magdala 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nah. If I were a minority religion, I would feel tickled that someone was trying to be nice to me.
During this season, it's not about which holiday is being celebrate. If someone said, "Happy Hanukkah!" to me, I would say "Merry Christmas!"
I have no problems with other religions--I donate to both Islamic centers and Jewish organizations. Why not?! We each believe that we are right, and we may ALL be right!
2006-12-19 14:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the least.
Just like I did not mind eating fish on Friday in our school back in the 40's and 50's.
We were taught to respect others differences. That was the normal mindset 50 to 60 years ago.
It wasn't until the me-first-and-only generation that things began to change, then came political correctness.
Those who graduated from High School in the 50's would agree that things were much more tolerant then.
I don't remember people carrying their feelings on their shoulder.
2006-12-19 14:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is almost imposable to miss spell hanaka, chanacha, hannacha....there is no official spelling... except in the original Hebrew of course... and no I would not, as a Christian, be offended by being wished a happy Channacha... I would reply in kind... I have participated in Jewish feast days in the past and been made most welcome and had a very fullfilling time....
2006-12-19 14:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. I'm not some person who demands attention enough to throw a tantrum if someone wishes me a happy holiday of any sort. Thats not what being Christian is about.
2006-12-19 14:45:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the region you live in around here which is the minority religion. In my area there are lots of both Jewish and Christians..so we wish our Jewish friends Happy Hanukkah and they in turn wish us Merry Christmas. They come to our Christmas "snow balls" and we go their charity annual Hanukkah "Matzo Ball". I send them Hanukkah cards - they send us Christmas cards - and when it doubt we send happy holiday cards..lol It's all about common sense & respect tis all. Much of which this world is lacking these days.
2006-12-19 14:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by svmainus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Everyones entitled to belief what they want, and I would either respond with "You too", as it is polite and I know it must be what they follow, or with Merry Christmas, or Happy Holidays.
People are too offended nowadays. Really. A little polite human kindness would save us all this trouble.
2006-12-19 14:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kudos to you Christians for your excellent answers. Very admirable responses, for the most part.
Merry Christmas from a Humanist who celebrates HumanLight.
2006-12-19 14:50:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋