I’m amazed that I’ve seen or heard very little this year from those well-meaning folks who sound the alarm against those who say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.” Have we reached a new level of maturity and sense over this?
Nah. I don’t believe that for a minute. I can recall when I was but a tiny lad there were people in our town — and the population was only about 1,900! — who constantly railed against ungodly folks who would “take Christ out of Christmas,” i.e., those who would use the word “Xmas.” And the whole silly bit has continued every Christmas I can remember.
I made reference to the “war on Christmas” in the title of this blog because prominent “Christians” and “Christian leaders” in recent years have treated the “Xmas/Holidays/Christmas” silliness as only part of a broader war or conspiracy they see to destroy Christianity and mistreat Christians in America. According to these folks, anything which might be “politically correct” or in anyway “tolerant” of other religions, or those with no religion at all, is a direct attack on the Christian faith and the American way.
To such folks I would say this: Grow up. You know nothing about real opposition or persecution for your faith. Quit being so silly. Think about what you’re saying. You are really saying the God you believe in is weak or powerless to take care of Himself. That’s not the God I’m acquainted with in my Christian faith. And it certainly isn’t the God of the martyrs and those who truly were/are being persecuted over their faith.
Ah, well, what do I know? I’m just a guy who reads the papers — but I do wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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