Dec 21 2008
Christmas, Christians, and Those Who Say No To Religion.
It seems odd to me that so many people think Christianity - well any religion - should be pulled completely out of politics. Why? Why should we not have moral laws? What is wrong with putting a little morality on the table?
I understand that Christianity isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But it is out there. And Christianity is never more prominant than during December. Why?
Because of Christmas.
There is a feeling that Christmas has become so commercialized that it lacks any true religious meaning. That cannot be true. Without Christianity, there is no Christmas. Ther reason Christmas has become so big is that there are so many Christians.
At this time of year there are Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, special concerts in the halls of the Capitol, nativity plays, and songs on the radio that have lyrics about God and Christ (which you would never hear otherwise except - maybe - on a country station). Somehow, morality and God have become ok in December.
I am fine with that. In fact, it would be nice to have religion year-round. But there are those who say no to the whole idea of Christmas. In CA, not even the most annoying liberal legislator would think of suggesting that the Governor not do the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, or that the Capitol not be decorated and have special concerts every day at noon. The people of California accept Christmas as a valid holiday.
But in other states (Illinois and Mass. come to mind) there are groups who are banning Christmas lights and Christmas displays in various towns. It seems a little absurd.
Why ban Christmas?
Because it is Christian say those groups.
Yet even in California, the most liberal state - by far - in the nation, Christmas isn’t banned. In fact, lots of things center around Christmas. Christmas is a federal and state holiday. Children get a week of at Christmas of school - it is called the “winter” break, but everyone knows it is for Christmas. Offices get decorated and stores have Christmas sales. Christmas (and by extension) Christianity, are alive and well.
It is good to know that at one time of year everyone does recognize something religious. Now if we could get those same people to behave well all year round, we’d be in business.
