Petition To Stop The Ban On The Use Of "Christmas" By Major Retailers

[nihil]

Hmmmm,

we have a large lebanese community here, and they smile and laugh at the sort of goings on that PC people get to, they understand that it is a christian holiday and fits with the christian faith.

They would mostly be Coptic Christians or Moslems. Islam recognises Jesus Christ and the second coming, and the virgin birth and Christmas.................. They also believe that it is on December 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I remember a few years back the Church of England bishop of Durham said he did not believe in the virgin birth and Christmas...........................he made #2 on a list with only Salman Rushie (Satanic Verses) above him

[dalek]

They would mostly be Coptic Christians or Moslems

Actually Maronites (Roman Catholic)http://www.ourladyoflebanon.org/history.htm but still very christian, a lot of people don't realise this and end up lumping the lebanese in with the "Muslims".
I probably should have used Sikh's or Hindu's to make my point instead eh! even they respect the christian holidays here in Canada, I think the only naysayers are the suits and ties(beauracrats) who will pander to anyone.

Being on a list with Salman is an accomplishment

[nihil]

Actually Maronites (Roman Catholic)

Yes, I can distinctly recall attending Maronite masses in Beruit

There are several "eastern orthodox" branches of the RC church. The mass is in their old language, much like we all used to say it in Latin or Greek(ancient).

In London, I was used to celebrating other people's religious festivals, it was just "good manners"?

But a mullah once asked me if I was "A sunni Roman Catholic, or a Shia Roman Catholic", that, I felt, was priceless

[|3lack|ce]

Now, I'm not defending the p-c types. In fact, I detest them as much or more than most, BUT

(and this is a mighty big butt too!)

"A rose, by any other name, would smell as sweet."

I don't care if they call it a dill pickle, in MY mind, it's still a CHRISTMAS tree.

Nuff said.

[Raion]

I really don't see the purpose of this, in fact, I find it to be un-constitutional. It's like saying "It's prohibitted to use the word 'troll' on AO". :-/

[Mrs_|ce]

Christmas is for the children, most would not know what a holiday tree is nor what holiday it was for.

When I was younger I worked as a waitress. Yes I am saying the politically incorrect term waitress. I worked as a servant waiting on tables.I am not ashamed of that and I will not ever be.

As we grow older many words' meanings change. A good example is gay.When My parents were children gay meant happy and carefree. Today gay means..... well you know what it means.

A green tree that is decorated with presents is what I will always call a Christmas Tree. Most people I know feel the same way. So there are times people take being politically correct much too far!!!!

[nihil]

Raion I am sorry to have to correct you, young man, but that is prohibited.

You must realise that in the context you refer to the correct form is "Troll" (capitalised) if you say troll or trolling, you are referring to a method of fishing for large predators.

Hence: "I took a Troll trolling" would be gramatically correct, and "having given it a quick rub down with a nutmeg grater" would be technically excellent

[ech0]

Peter Griffen

NOOO! (runs over to Trix rabbit, who's holding a box of Trix cereal) (takes the box) Damn long ears trying to steal Easter away from Jesus...I'm sorry, what were you saying?

[MURACU]

From the CIA World Factbook: Religions in the U.S.

quote:
Protestant 52%, Roman Catholic 24%, Mormon 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%, other 10%, none 10% (2002 est.)


There is nothing wrong with different religions, however, I didn't realize Protestants and Catholics were that much of the majority. We're catering to 24% of the population.

Actually Mathgirl32 it is even worst because I am sure that most of the Jewishs, Muslims, mormons and others dont have any problem with the fact that the season is called Christmas. Stores will do what they think is commercially correct. So if enought people say " I'm not going to do my Christmas shopping in a store that refuses to recognise Christmas." You will see how fast the stores that still support the ban will change to stores that support the ban on the ban.

Haveing said that as long as they dont try to touch St Patricks day

[nihil]

Haveing said that as long as they dont try to touch St Patricks day

You are too late, it has already happened! .......................it now runs to 5 days in my local pub