kholt, I don't like to be accosted by some religious zealot any more than anyone else. Religion is a personal thing and it is up to each individual to decide what their beliefs, in that area, really are.
I sometimes am disturbed that groups, such as NOW, the KKK, and gay groups that prance around in a gay pride parade, showing their bare butts, and making offensive gestures, seem to be allowed to air their beliefs with impunity, but let a Christian group make a public display, and all hell breaks loose. In many cases, I believe the Christian groups are getting the short end of the stick in that respect.
I consider the use of the phrase, "Merry Christmas", just a long held tradition, and is harmless, unless someone is carrying a chip on their shoulder. As a Christian, I see no harm in the phrase, "Happy Hannukah" either. Traditions are centuries old, and will not go away because of some political correctness malcontent getting offended for no good reason. IMO, if all things are done in moderation, and does no physical harm to other individuals, they present no problem to society.
BTW, because of some of the controversy seen in some posts, I have become aware that the term "Merry Christmas", is being said quite often on national tv, in newspapers, and on the radio. If the welcome of a friendly "Merry Christmas" offends one, they had just better get used to it, and lighten up with their petty objections. |
