Why do we allow our government bodies to support all forms of religion as being acceptable and considered to be a part of the bigger picture of "cultural diversity"; but at the same time, why do we allow these same government bodies to actively actively suppress Christianity? I guess the message is that Christians do not have, should not have, or will not be allowed to have "culture" if any connection to a government body or government activity is suspected. I hope the people of Denver really pay attention to what is happening here and vote these spineless lowlifes out of office during their next election. (Regardless of Party)

Full Article: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...365940,00.html
Holiday Diversity

A December parade in Denver will feature everyone from Chinese lion dancers to gay and lesbian shamans, according to the Rocky Mountain News, but not Christians who want to sing yuletide hymns or carry a Merry Christmas message.

Denver pastor George Morrison said his request to enter a float in the annual Parade of Lights, which apparently only coincidentally happens in late December, were rejected because parade officials wont allow any “direct religious themes.”

"It's a little confusing to me," said the pastor, George Morrison. "Here we have this holiday, Christmas, approaching, and Parade of Lights is suddenly changed into something where you can't even sing a Christmas song?"

The one-hour parade features elaborate floats with holiday symbols such as Santa Claus and gingerbread houses, plus an "international procession" of cultural groups.

The international portion this year features the Two Spirit Society, which honors gay and lesbian American Indians as holy people; a German folk dance group; and performers of the Lion Dance, a Chinese New Year tradition "meant to chase away evil spirits and welcome good luck and good fortune for the year."

Those groups are considered examples of ethnic diversity, not religious groups, a parade official said.