Ahhhh…Christmas time! That joyous time of year when many so-called Christians feel the need to lambast and belittle anyone who has the gall to utter those frightful words: “Happy Holidays!”
My daughter had a chance to witness such a fine example of Christian love when she was a cashier at a local super market. When she wished “happy holiday’s” to a customer, his loud reply was “we don’t live on the @#$%~# liberal East coast! In the midwest, we say Merry Christmas!” A heartwarming example of Christian values indeed!
If your Christian beliefs are threatened by the simple message of "happy holidays", then you have some serious theological problems you need to deal with. I'm a Christian, and I don't feel the least bit threatened by these remarks. In fact, its heartwarming to receive kind gestures from my fellow man. I am quite comfortable with Jesus, and no one can take that from me.
Your Christian beliefs are your beliefs. Trying to force your ideals on someone solves nothing but making you feel better about yourself.
Relax… no one is going to take Jesus from you! When someone wishes you a happy holiday, smile, thank them, and be glad that you live in a country where you can internalize the meaning of “happy holiday” to your own unique perspective.
Try living by Jesus' example, and not the example of those who wish to segregate. Its time to turn off talk radio, and the so-called television "news" channels.
After all: Jesus reported ---you decide.
