Comments on: How Religious People Ruined the Holidays for the Rest of Us! http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/ Multiple catagories to explore! Bottom Right features Language changer! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:28:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Lisa http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-190 Lisa Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:21:46 +0000 http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-190 I would personally like to see where the line could be drawn on this, as the word “Holiday” itself is an abbreviated version of “Holy Day”. So when you tell someone to “Have a great holiday!”, you are in fact telling them to have a great “Holy Day”. Kind of funny and ironic. Come to think of it, “Good-Bye” is also an abbreviation, or a contraction of sorts: It’s short for “God be with You”- so I guess we can’t say “good-bye” in any government affiliated or funded establishment. That was first said publicly at the very first Harvard commencement to a shocked and appalled audience. As time passes, we forget all about these little things that made everything what it is today. I believe that people should be able to decorate their homes to whatever level they choose. I believe that religion and prayer should be kept out of school. I believe the kids should be allowed a moment of silence at the end of the “Pledge of Allegiance” for them to pray for a second, say hi to God, daydream, or stare out the window. With this in mind, I think that Christmas should stay out of schools because we have enough problems with what’s already going on inside of them. I would personally like to see where the line could be drawn on this, as the word “Holiday” itself is an abbreviated version of “Holy Day”. So when you tell someone to “Have a great holiday!”, you are in fact telling them to have a great “Holy Day”. Kind of funny and ironic.

Come to think of it, “Good-Bye” is also an abbreviation, or a contraction of sorts: It’s short for “God be with You”- so I guess we can’t say “good-bye” in any government affiliated or funded establishment. That was first said publicly at the very first Harvard commencement to a shocked and appalled audience. As time passes, we forget all about these little things that made everything what it is today.

I believe that people should be able to decorate their homes to whatever level they choose. I believe that religion and prayer should be kept out of school. I believe the kids should be allowed a moment of silence at the end of the “Pledge of Allegiance” for them to pray for a second, say hi to God, daydream, or stare out the window. With this in mind, I think that Christmas should stay out of schools because we have enough problems with what’s already going on inside of them.

]]> By: Knox http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-187 Knox Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:50:35 +0000 http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-187 I disagree, sir! For one, we wouldn't have many of the major holidays without religion. They are religious holidays, whether you look at their origin or their current standings (such as Christmas stemming from Pagan (a religion) holidays, but now being a Christian (still, a religion) holiday.) It's not that religion itself is unnecessarily altering our holidays, it's, as was mentioned, liberals who carry the concept of 'political correctness' too far. Santa cannot say "ho, ho, ho" because of the chance that the word offends a woman (who is obviously a ho). Halloween is changed because of the chance that it may offend a Christian. Christmas Carols cannot be sung in school because of the chance that it may offend an atheist. It's not as much religious people as it is this idiotic guise of "political correctness": Everyone should, no doubt, be happy about everything regardless of how unreasonable their claims are. The reason, you see, we'll not again experience Christmas as it used to be (going out and seeing wonderful decorations, hearing songs, etc.) is <strong>not</strong> because of religion, or religious people. It's because of liberal-advocated ideas, such as, "Well, being so strong in Christmas spirit imposes religion on athiests and people of other religions." It is, indeed, a liberal thing, and not a religious one. I disagree, sir!

For one, we wouldn’t have many of the major holidays without religion. They are religious holidays, whether you look at their origin or their current standings (such as Christmas stemming from Pagan (a religion) holidays, but now being a Christian (still, a religion) holiday.)

It’s not that religion itself is unnecessarily altering our holidays, it’s, as was mentioned, liberals who carry the concept of ‘political correctness’ too far.

Santa cannot say “ho, ho, ho” because of the chance that the word offends a woman (who is obviously a ho).

Halloween is changed because of the chance that it may offend a Christian.

Christmas Carols cannot be sung in school because of the chance that it may offend an atheist.

It’s not as much religious people as it is this idiotic guise of “political correctness”: Everyone should, no doubt, be happy about everything regardless of how unreasonable their claims are.

The reason, you see, we’ll not again experience Christmas as it used to be (going out and seeing wonderful decorations, hearing songs, etc.) is not because of religion, or religious people. It’s because of liberal-advocated ideas, such as, “Well, being so strong in Christmas spirit imposes religion on athiests and people of other religions.” It is, indeed, a liberal thing, and not a religious one.

]]> By: Chef http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-186 Chef Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:24:39 +0000 http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-186 I put this on Yahoo answers here is some feedback: no sure don't I thought it was very well written. Merry Christmas! None of these holidays do anything to spread the message of salvation. Hanukkah (Jewish) Saint Nicholas Day (Christian) Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican) St. Lucia Day (Swedish) Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish) Kwanzaa (African American) Omisoka (Japanese) Eid’ul-Adha (Muslim) Merry Merry CHRISTmas! Commercialism ruined the holidays for me. It's not all about peace on earth and goodwill toward all anymore, as it should be. The point the article tries to make is that no ONE religion or culture has cornered the market on celebrations this time of the year. Why would other religions have to spread a message of salvation that they don't believe in, Sprite???? Thanks for posting this. It was well written & expressed an opinion that a lot of us hold. That's a great article! So true! I wish you a Happy Hanukkah, Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Lucia Day, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa,Omisoka a Merry Christmas and a very Blessed Eid I have taught in a public school for 26 years. We do not mention the word "Christmas" if at all possible. I remember a time when I could tell my children about how ALL people in MANY countries celebrated Christmas. We talked abput Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc. I apologize if it has been offensive to you for me to try to educate my students about how other cultures celebrate Christmas. NO ONE sings any religious songs at school. No one prays unless they do so individually and silently. No one is forced to do anything. We do have trees at school. I apologize if it is offensive for you to see a tree. I also have a tree in my home. It has lights on it, which I turn on at night. I apologize if that offends anyone, but what I do in my own house is my busines. To view these answers in Yahoo Answers visit: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmXWN_up4UfGNa8iAod_zdDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071201080645AA9rUqB I put this on Yahoo answers here is some feedback:

no sure don’t

I thought it was very well written.

Merry Christmas!

None of these holidays do anything to spread the message of salvation.
Hanukkah (Jewish)
Saint Nicholas Day (Christian)
Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican)
St. Lucia Day (Swedish)
Boxing Day (Australian, Canadian, English, Irish)
Kwanzaa (African American)
Omisoka (Japanese)
Eid’ul-Adha (Muslim)

Merry Merry CHRISTmas!

Commercialism ruined the holidays for me. It’s not all about peace on earth and goodwill toward all anymore, as it should be.

The point the article tries to make is that no ONE religion or culture has cornered the market on celebrations this time of the year. Why would other religions have to spread a message of salvation that they don’t believe in, Sprite????

Thanks for posting this. It was well written & expressed an opinion that a lot of us hold.

That’s a great article! So true!
I wish you a Happy Hanukkah, Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Lucia Day, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa,Omisoka
a Merry Christmas and a very Blessed Eid

I have taught in a public school for 26 years. We do not mention the word “Christmas” if at all possible. I remember a time when I could tell my children about how ALL people in MANY countries celebrated Christmas. We talked abput Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.

I apologize if it has been offensive to you for me to try to educate my students about how other cultures celebrate Christmas.

NO ONE sings any religious songs at school. No one prays unless they do so individually and silently.

No one is forced to do anything.

We do have trees at school. I apologize if it is offensive for you to see a tree. I also have a tree in my home. It has lights on it, which I turn on at night. I apologize if that offends anyone, but what I do in my own house is my busines.

To view these answers in Yahoo Answers visit:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmXWN_up4UfGNa8iAod_zdDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071201080645AA9rUqB

]]> By: Sharon http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-185 Sharon Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:20:01 +0000 http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-185 I don't Consider Myself "Religious " I don’t Consider Myself “Religious “

]]> By: Keltasia http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-184 Keltasia Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:13:34 +0000 http://learnsomethingnewtoday.us/2007/12/01/how-religious-people-ruined-the-holidays-for-the-rest-of-us/#comment-184 You've left out Yule, Winter Solstice, and Dwali as some of the other December holiday traditions. I'm sure there are more but the main point is no one religion or culture has cornered the market on these celebrations. Whatever happened to "Peace on Earth & Goodwill to All?" You’ve left out Yule, Winter Solstice, and Dwali as some of the other December holiday traditions. I’m sure there are more but the main point is no one religion or culture has cornered the market on these celebrations. Whatever happened to “Peace on Earth & Goodwill to All?”

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