DISQUS

Aaron S · 1 year ago

How about you allow me to have my Christmas tree and nativity set, and I'll let you tell me I'm 'uneducated, naive, and close minded' whenever you see me in the streets. It is concerning...the conflicts we are seeing with "free speech" and our ability to believe what we want to believe.

Metro State Atheists · 1 year ago

People should be able to display whatever they want. The assumption that atheists think religious people shouldn't be allowed to have these same kinds of displays is unfounded.

David · 1 year ago

Thanks for this story
Check out the Society for a Merry Christmas...and join our efforts!

www.christmasandfaith.blogspot.com

Wildflower · 1 year ago

I don't know why having a Menorah next to a lighted tree should be any problem. We are a country of diversity after all. Observing different traditions is fun and is where we as a country of tolerant people should be.
As a child we had a very religious aunt-in-law who thought Santa didn't belong in Christmas and lamented the commercialization of a religious holiday.
But our grandmother loved Christmas and we loved hearing of her stockings stuffed with fruit and nuts when she was a child, and listened to the tales of her ancestors of Dutch origin and treats in the wooden shoes. We hung our stockings and waited in delightful anticipation of Santa.

I know an atheist who loves hanging lights and buying Christmas gifts. Christmas is a holiday of different meanings to different people. Everyone likes having the day off from work, no matter what the religion or if they have no religion at all. It is a winter holiday to brighten the long winter, be with family if you choose, and show kindness to others who are less fortunate.
In summation, "Christmas" can be anything you want and it can be called anything you want.
As for me, I will be up bright and early on Christmas Day so I can see what Santa slipped under the tree!

Metro State Atheists · 1 year ago

The billboards were not actually intended to cause controversy about holiday displays. That was never the point.