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To: tejek who wrote (363113)	12/16/2007 9:42:17 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) of 1581667

I SAID I like XMAS songs but not right after Halloween. And the reason I don't like them that early is because merchants are trying ever more to capitalize on the alleged "good cheer" of the Xmas season in order to sell more products, further commercializing a special time of year. So why did you blame you hearing Christmas songs in stores on evangelicals? Just looking for another reason to hate one of the groups you have a bias against? Its common knowledge that evangelicals are pushing for Christianity to be more visible everywhere, and that includes XMAS. Are evangelicals running all the stores? No. Are they demanding stores play Christmas songs? No. Do most Christmas songs even have a religious theme? No. Are you a bigot looking for an excuse for the intolerant feelings you have? Yes. Just exactly how are you imposed on by the religious right? They can't compel you to become a Christian. They can't make you celebrate Christmas. They aren't even able to keep you from aborting your kids if you want to. They can't keep Chris from visiting prostitutes. They can't punish you for having homo sex if you want. What exactly are they doing to you or preventing you from doing? I don't think you can name anything - I think you're just looking for an excuse for your intolerance. Evagelicals are pushing for more displays of Christianity in the public domain. I am opposed to such an approach...... How would a nativity scene in a public park hurt you? Thats the public display that is usually mentioned in regard to Christmas. it was not the model for this country when it was founded and it should not be the model now as we become more religiously diverse. First, the FF's did not object to public displays - they declared national days of prayer, thanksgiving and even of fasting. They set the standard of being sworn in on Bibles. They declared the basis for political equality and our rights rested on our Creator. Second, the country isn't that religiously diverse. Someon on this thread pointed out we're about 75% Christian, at least nominally. And recent immigrant communities from Asia, Africa, and Latin America are majority Christian.

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