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by faundy 21 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  beksbks

  Just a quick comment. I actually think one of the main reasons that Merry Christmas and all that goes with it is disappearing, is money. I work in the Library, a government building. Most libraries now, are at least partially funded by local tax initiatives that had to be VOTED on by the local community. Ok. How about business? Most business's want to appeal to as many consumers as possible, so of course they are going to consider the fact that many of them are not celebrating Christmas. So "Happy Holidays". Other public offices and entities, are so afraid of litigation, and I'm not just talking about this subject, I'm talking about EVERYTHING! I loose tile, discrimination of any kind, etc. etc. that it's just a whole lot easier to be more general, and leave specific religious holidays out of it.

  One more thing. I don't know how many of you were raised as dubs, but I was. I hated Christmas time. It was one of the most embarrassing and unfun times of the year. Any craft that was done (I can remember specifics here) with a Christmas theme, chorus (which we all were in) at this time of year, I had to either go sit in some other room, and doodle or stand silent while everyone around me sang the words, or make crafts that were of another sort. Which of course started all the questions from other kids. Never mind the horror that was going back after the Christmas break, and having to deal with all the whys then.

  I think it's terrific if we take religion out of public areas, if for no other reason than to preserve a few poor dub kids some misery.

  We won't even talk about the flag salute. I had a Kindergarten teacher grab my right hand and slap it over my heart the first week of school.