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Well, I'm not a Christian, but I think it's pretty clear that Jesus was born! Sure, it's a historical event. On the other hand, in context, nativity scenes are not really intended as history lessons.

I will also add that if Muslims and devil worshippers want to display their fictional stories like the Christians then they should also be allowed too.

a Christian monogram and symbol formed from the first two letters X and P of the Greek word for Christ —called also Christogram......straight from Merriam-Webster. I guess they don't know either? Look it up.

No, people have the right to believe in myths and they also have the right to display those myths. If people want to display make believe figures from fictional stories that's their right.

Then close your eyes! Is it that complicated? I could care less if they put up any religious decorations. Sounds like you are full a hate.

Sure, whatever. Just so long as it's not too graphic. Notice the manger scenes don't depict the actual birth...

right near my town hall there's a big nativity scene and a menorah. I'm agnostic, and the first thing I said was, "How tacky" because it was huge and ugly. I like the fact people are finally recognizing Chanukah.

Why the hatred on Republicans? Last time I checked all three was overwhelmingly no?!? And by the way I'm not Rep!

Jam in the Christian faith Jesus is God. They are 3 in 1. One being in 3 persons.

You wanna show me where these masses of menorah-hating Christians are? I have never ever met even one.

How about a scene depicted Christians being thrown to the lions? At least we know that happened.

Yeah it is. It isn't a theocracy, but it's a Christian nation.

Turkey isn't a theocracy, but it's a Muslim nation.

But what about Global Warming?

If you need government to endorse your secularism, then your secularism is a crappy religion, too. This street runs both ways.

And for the record I lean right on more issues than not and celebrate Christmas, but this is NOT a Christian nation.

Yeah, slavery was a tradition too. Guess we should have left that alone...

It's a nation consisting primarily of professing Christians and founded on philosophical principals derived from Judeo-Christian beliefs.

Yes. Screw off Republicans

"It's tradition" is not a valid reason for anything

Seems like telling them to stop is more a violation than letting them...

Please tell me more about this Christian nation.

This isn't a historical event. There's no proof it even happened.

Freaks out? I think not. I will sometimes partake in typical 'Christian' activities not because I believe, but out of respect for the person. Just like going to other countries and not doing a thumbs up, or eating with my left hand.

It's not, actually.

I think the "christmas" tree has lost it's traditional significance. So technically it is. But yet again the US is a Christian nation.

As someone who is agnostic it disturbs me that ppl actually protest these things. These are long standing practices that should be left alone. Censoring religion violates the constitution and freedom of speech. We have a nativity scene on the town common with a menorah by it. Neither offends me.

Do you?

I agree. But I wouldn't put Christmas trees under the "religious" umbrella. Trees are more commercial these days. Nativity scenes are a different story. Not only do they scream religion, they borderline on scary/creepy.

Religion & religious symbols have no place in government or public run building or spaces!! The only reason people want them there is because it represents their religion!! What about the rest of us that don't want your garbage lies assaulting our eyes!!??!!

There have been plenty of times that has happened in the past already. Not everyone cares, but groups of them do, and make a big fuss.

If you need a government to endorse your religion, you have a crappy religion. The government workers can display whatever they want at home, but the public places are not theirs. Be respectful to other people.

No you wouldn't. We do not care if others celebrate holidays.

If government buildings were putting up Hanukkah or kwanza decorations, then you'd get a bunch of Christians all in a fit

I don't see the scene of a bunch of homeless folks hanging out in a barn as overtly religious, and the Christmas tree certainly isn't, so either of these seems reasonable to me. But a cross with a dead Jesus hanging from it or other religious symbols or signs don't belong in publicly owned places.

Shout out to atheist libertarians (:

The part about a militia is a descriptor. "The right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." is the operative statement.

Lol

Exactly, even though Christmas has been watered down to just a day for family gathering and gift exchange, that doesn't make the holiday have any less of a strong Christian essence.

That's what I'm saying

Isn't there a reason these things usually get shot down in court? Wanna know why? Because these festivals and sneaky attempts at getting the state to endorse a religion are ridiculously shallow. They can't even survive the most minimal level of judicial scrutiny: does it advance a state interest? NO

If you cant have it your way cry about it

Keep it off public property. If you like fairy tales put up a nativity in your own yard.

Now we're getting butt hurt over calling Christmas, Xmas?
Wow

"If you don't like it, put blinders on"


THANK YOU for proving my point. That's the crap we shouldn't have to do in this country just to entertain YOUR personal desire. I, nor anyone else, should have to go out of my way so the state can celebrate a religious activity.

Palindrome is absolutely right. It may not be a direct violation of the constitution, per se, but it serves no purpose on government property of any kind.

It doesn't say "impeded" it says infringed genius. And it also says a "well regulated" militia. What does that mean to you exactly? Lol

Correction, misread your reply. Strike the 'lighten up' part. My bad!

I dont like it... But technically yes it is a violation.

children should be able to cherish those memories as well.....im sure there are plenty of things that our tax dollars go to that we ALL dont approve

Right on persuader.