SilvrT Posted December 23, 2013 #1 Posted December 23, 2013 Saying Merry Christmas is now considered racist and offensive. Well, if you're offended, here's two words for you... Merry Christmas
Dragonslayer Posted December 23, 2013 #2 Posted December 23, 2013 With all of the offensive, Politically incorrect and obnoxious referrences in our world today. I Think I can deal with this one.
Wizard765 Posted December 23, 2013 #3 Posted December 23, 2013 I actually make a POINT of saying MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone I meet.. 99% of the time I get that back as a response
Flyinfool Posted December 23, 2013 #4 Posted December 23, 2013 Saying Merry Christmas is now considered racist and offensive. Well, if you're offended, here's two words for you... Merry Christmas OH MY!!! WELL I NEVER..... BUT YOU ACTUALLY SAID....... MY POOR EYES ARE GOING TO FALL OUT!!!!! I can't think of anything that would even express how your putting that in big bold letters makes me feel...... MERRY CHRISTMAS to you to.......
Black Owl Posted December 23, 2013 #5 Posted December 23, 2013 Hearing someone wish me a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, or have a Good Festus does not bother me. But, what really turns my crank is Joyous Noel ..... :rotfl::rotfl:
bongobobny Posted December 23, 2013 #6 Posted December 23, 2013 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!!
Yammer Dan Posted December 23, 2013 #7 Posted December 23, 2013 Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!! Merry Christmas!!! And if anybody was missed.... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Sailor Posted December 23, 2013 #8 Posted December 23, 2013 Got a beautiful early Christmas present this morning. We got up and were looking out at the lake which had a rainbow on it. An eagle flew through the rainbow and came straight at our window then swooped up over the house, went around and did it again. Of course we did not have a camera handy. It was wonderful. Merry Christmas to one and all.
steamer Posted December 23, 2013 #9 Posted December 23, 2013 Apparently if someone wishes you a "Merry Christmas"/"Happy Holidays"/"Happy xxxxxxxx" you are supposed to say "same to you". When you think about it though, not all religions celebrate Dec 25th as a religious holiday. Why should someone that doesn't have the same faith be forced to take that day off work and work on a day that is a religious day to them? I think diversity should be celebrated....therefore, every day in the year that has some major significance to any religion, culture, country should be a day off work for ALL of us. PAID holiday! We'd have more days off than working days. Won't work for me... I only get 2 holidays off a year....retail.
CaptainJoe Posted December 23, 2013 #10 Posted December 23, 2013 Apparently if someone wishes you a "Merry Christmas"/"Happy Holidays"/"Happy xxxxxxxx" you are supposed to say "same to you". When you think about it though, not all religions celebrate Dec 25th as a religious holiday. Why should someone that doesn't have the same faith be forced to take that day off work and work on a day that is a religious day to them? I think diversity should be celebrated....therefore, every day in the year that has some major significance to any religion, culture, country should be a day off work for ALL of us. PAID holiday! We'd have more days off than working days. I actually agree with you on this. Atheists and non-catholics should treat the Dec. 25th like any other work day. As far as getting a day off for their religious holiday, that would be between them and their boss. Guess that leaves the atheists at work... Merry CHRISTmas!
steamer Posted December 23, 2013 #11 Posted December 23, 2013 Sorry almost forgot. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Black Owl Posted December 23, 2013 #12 Posted December 23, 2013 I actually agree with you on this. Atheists and non-catholics should treat the Dec. 25th like any other work day. As far as getting a day off for their religious holiday, that would be between them and their boss. Guess that leaves the atheists at work... Merry CHRISTmas! Actually, the Atheist's already have a holiday. It falls on April 1 every year.
SilvrT Posted December 23, 2013 Author #13 Posted December 23, 2013 Why should someone that doesn't have the same faith be forced to take that day off work and work on a day that is a religious day to them? Let's take that one a step further then. Here in BC, Canada (and in several other provinces) we have what is called "Family Day" ... it's a paid holiday. Now, if you don't have a family, get back to work! LOL Really, they are getting their "religious" day off with pay ... it just so happens that THAT day is Dec 25th. As for the Athiests (like me), Dec 25th is for when Santa Claus comes. (now let's not go turning this into a religious debate coz we all know what will happen then.... right Don?)
SilvrT Posted December 23, 2013 Author #14 Posted December 23, 2013 Actually, the Atheist's already have a holiday. It falls on April 1 every year. You callin me a fool .... FOOL!
Flyinfool Posted December 23, 2013 #15 Posted December 23, 2013 HEY!!! How did I get dragged into this???? I didn't call no one nuttin....... YET!
Panjandrum Posted December 23, 2013 #16 Posted December 23, 2013 Actually, the Atheist's already have a holiday. It falls on April 1 every year. As an Atheist, I believe in one less god than you do, probably for the same reason Christians, Jews, Moslems, etc. don't believe in all the gods they don't believe in. I do not see that as any reason to indicate that Atheists are fools! No, I am not offended... just saying!
SilvrT Posted December 23, 2013 Author #17 Posted December 23, 2013 Well, you wouldn't believe the can of worms that my OP opened up on another forum. I DO NOT want that to happen here so, if it does, I'm formally requesting one of the moderators to delete this whole thread. My apologies.
Black Owl Posted December 23, 2013 #18 Posted December 23, 2013 Well Chris, since I am Theist if you only believe in 1 less God then I do, that would sort of take you of the Atheist camp......
cowpuc Posted December 23, 2013 #19 Posted December 23, 2013 PCism (being forced to refrain from offending someone politically) is just another way to get "we the people" to quietly surrender more of our freedoms found in the very "roots" of the original idea our founding fathers had... Tell you what, those founding fathers offended a TON of people in what they did, and what they did is STILL offending many many people!! Maintaining their ideals has not been easy or cheap. Many many people have spilled their blood to begin and insure that our way of life, defined by the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution, is something that will be available for many generations to come.. I, personally, am thankful for each and everyone one of our military guys/girls who have/are willing to defend our constitutional rights and the continuance of our Democracy. Due to our 1st Amendment (freedom of speech/religion), I love this time of year, I can openly celebrate my faith and I get to proclaim Merry Christmas at will.. To me, when I do so I am not just celebrating Christmas, I am also celebrating our Constitutional Rights,, kinda like I do when I shoot my gun during the 4th of July, ride my bike to a rally to protest something I dont agree with, vote in elections, or go to bed at night KNOWING that "authorities" cant just break into my home while I am sleeping and search my home.. So, that being said, I wish everyone a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR!! Oh yea, dont forget to VOTE IN THE 2014 MID-TERMS,,, maybe even reread the Declaration of Independence/Constitution/Bill of Rights before ya do - it is REALLY interesting!!!!!
Brake Pad Posted December 23, 2013 #20 Posted December 23, 2013 The other day I was in Home depot, one of the Gentlemen there said, Happy Holidays as I was leaving the store, and I corrected him, By "You mean" Merry Christmas, don't you? He then said, the store would not allow him to say Merry Christmas, Not to offend others. REALLY !!!!!!!!!, I'm sending a letter to my Home store in protest. Its okay to except every other holiday as they come up, But NOT CHRISTMAS. — feeling annoyed in Miramar, FL. Today I was in my Home Store, "Home depot" and I talked to the Manager, explained why I was annoyed, that your employees are told to say Happy Holidays, to their shoppers, Instead of Merry Christmas. we talked about everyone's Festive days, you sell Christmas trees and Lights, but you can't say Merry Christmas, what up with that!!!!!. A few moments later I here over the loudspeaker, The Management, employees, and our vendors, would like to wish EVERYONE a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, and thank you, for shopping the Home Depot !!!:thumbsup2::clap2:
Sylvester Posted December 23, 2013 #22 Posted December 23, 2013 PCism (being forced to refrain from offending someone politically) is just another way to get "we the people" to quietly surrender more of our freedoms found in the very "roots" of the original idea our founding fathers had... Tell you what, those founding fathers offended a TON of people in what they did, and what they did is STILL offending many many people!! Maintaining their ideals has not been easy or cheap. Many many people have spilled their blood to begin and insure that our way of life, defined by the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution, is something that will be available for many generations to come.. I, personally, am thankful for each and everyone one of our military guys/girls who have/are willing to defend our constitutional rights and the continuance of our Democracy. Due to our 1st Amendment (freedom of speech/religion), I love this time of year, I can openly celebrate my faith and I get to proclaim Merry Christmas at will.. To me, when I do so I am not just celebrating Christmas, I am also celebrating our Constitutional Rights,, kinda like I do when I shoot my gun during the 4th of July, ride my bike to a rally to protest something I dont agree with, vote in elections, or go to bed at night KNOWING that "authorities" cant just break into my home while I am sleeping and search my home.. So, that being said, I wish everyone a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR!! Oh yea, dont forget to VOTE IN THE 2014 MID-TERMS,,, maybe even reread the Declaration of Independence/Constitution/Bill of Rights before ya do - it is REALLY interesting!!!!! Amen, brother, and a very Merry Christmas plus a great Happy New Year!
CaptainJoe Posted December 23, 2013 #23 Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Thought we were talking about in the United States... Believe I heard we have well over 100,000,000 Christians.... On the other hand, I wouldn't go over to Iraq, Iran or India and expect a Merry Christmas greeting to go over very well either:confused24:. Actually 73-80 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christian... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_the_United_States Edited December 24, 2013 by CaptainJoe
mbrood Posted December 24, 2013 #24 Posted December 24, 2013 Believing the celibration is more one of heart than head... it speaks to me of the fundamentals... and a reason to again show the generosity of the spirit. From hospitals to YMCAs, from churches to community centers, more Americans volunteer time and money to charitable causes than any other country. Giving is the cornerstone of our nation’s culture and America’s heritage of generosity. If you, or others you know, have worked to improve our community, again, I thank you! I believe that Americans, especially American youth, should be proud of our country. We are still the magnet for the world, truly a “shining city upon the hill”. An important part of civic education, in addition to learning about history and our form of government, is to learn to be proud of our country and the responsibilities of the individual to help maintain and try to make it perfection. Is it the best possible? Of course not, but it's in our unending drive for improvement and our freedoms and liverties that allow even the notion that is so remarkable in this world. It's the individual that makes the whole stronger, not the whole that makes the individual the way they accept, a key difference in self-responsibility and authoritarian dogma. Just like each of us get's up to start the day, our dedication starts at home, then family, community and country. Thank you to those many millions that find a moment in the day to extend a hand to those less fortunate. It, again, proves that the most careful and thoughtful way to help is not through taxes and selective rewards but to loving good will and generosity. The folly is in thinking generosity can be governed. Sometimes the best you can offer is a smile, but that, too, can be a marvelous gift. A few weeks ago, a Navy hospital ship returned to San Diego. The number of patients treated, surgeries performed, all in other countries, brought tears to my eyes. We think this is normal, but it is another issue that makes this country exceptional. That is why it has always been important to me to recognize the selfless efforts of so many on behalf of our community. It is in America that we can, and we all understand to, work to “make this world a better place”, there are so few other options. I wish you all a blessed holiday, Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Mike Brood
CaptainJoe Posted December 24, 2013 #25 Posted December 24, 2013 That is what makes this forum different. Civil discussions like this can take place. To all on the site..."Happy Holidays", "Merry Christmas", "Feliz Navidad" or whatever is appropriate ! That's what I like most about this site. Quit responding to the local papers long ago. No tolerance or civility there at all. To bad our politicians couldn't act like the vast majority on this site.
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