I mean, the fact that we can't say "Merry Christmas" but we have to say "Happy Holidays" because someone might get offended is, to me, a bit ridiculous. I think everyone should have a right to express their beliefs and opinions without being judged or told to be quiet. I also think it is a little pathetic that people are getting offended because it says "In God We Trust" on our currency and it says God in the pledge of allegiance. Does anyone else agree with that and think that we should be able to express our beliefs without getting in trouble?
2007-12-23 08:40:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe that everyone - not JUST Christians - should be able to express what they believe in. Jews, Muslims, Budhists, everyone.
I just don't see why some people would get offended by what another believes in.
2007-12-23 08:53:15 · update #1
Every time I come on this category I marvel at the stupidity and hubris of people when it comes to religion. Common sense, courtesy and decency fly right out the window.
And yes, to answer your question, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2007-12-23 08:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Regardless of what cultural conservatism or liberalism says about these things, ask yourself: what would the Golden Rule have me do? The loving thing is to put your interests aside and place yourself in the shoes of another.
Those of us in the majority will always see things from our perspective. If we are to understand others, we must understand where they are coming from and this begins with placing ourselves in their position just long enough to gain a greater measure of understanding and compassion, whether this leads to agreeing with their position or not.
It's a simple matter of kindness.
2007-12-23 16:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Mandala 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I still say Merry Christmas and I see that In God we Trust is still on money, I don't really care if it offends people, I'm NOT changing to be "politically" correct for ANYONE...
2007-12-23 16:47:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Merry Christmas!
May the pece of Jesus be with you and everyone during your special season.
2007-12-23 17:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by Fatima 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think we should remove the addition of the "under god" language inserted into the pledge of allegiance in the 1950s, and revert to the original.
I think we should remove the addition of the "in god we trust" language inserted into our currency and revert to the original.
I think we should remove christmas and revert to the original pagan Yule.
I really don't think religion should play a role in our government or convert other religions.
2007-12-23 16:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are tons more religions in the USA than Christianity. Its important to respect that.
God should not be on our money because he is not fact nor a proven theory. It also makes us look superstitious and silly to have God as apart of our government.
2007-12-23 16:49:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
What about the rest of us expressing OUR beliefs? If I were to wish you a Happy Yule or Solstice, you'd no doubt be offended. I guess it's okay for you to offend other religions because yours is the "right" one.
2007-12-23 16:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by Cheryl E 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I am an atheist.
Merry Christmas to you!
Common, say "Marry Christmas" to me!
2007-12-23 18:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by EJL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a "sun burn" they have "religion burn" and real "touchy too! don't get too close to me! i'm pealing! it hurts! well, rub some vinegar on it, and it will feel all better now...poor poor people....makes you feel sorry for them..."help me Mr President! help me! they are making me feel "uncomfortable!" (so they have to pass another law..) "I am so oppressed! and weak! I can't stand myself! I need someone else to defend me!" "Please protect me mommy from the bad people! I am so scared! call the white house!" (and so, they pass another law...) HA! HA! HA! "Peace!"
2007-12-23 16:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. "Diamond" 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah, I want to put up a big freakin' billboard with the words, "There is no god." in big letters. And another one that says, "End religion before religion ends us." And another that says, "More thinking: less believing."
2007-12-23 16:47:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋