(December 19, 2018 at 3:16 pm)Cato Wrote: The war on Christmas schtick is largely a virtue signaling device deployed by those trying to out-Christian each other. I also think there is a bit of martyrdom at play.
That said, anyone taking offense at someone wishing them a Merry Christmas in a check-out line should promptly reinsert their pacifier. I can say the same for Christians that take offense when wished 'Happy Holidays'. I also don't have a problem with Nativity scenes in public spaces so long as there isn't a prohibition of non-Christian seasonal displays.
That is the problem. While Jewish holiday displays are far more tolerated nationwide, Muslims and Hindus and Buddhists and atheists have a far harder time putting their holiday displays along side Christian displays.
I think it is simply better to leave the decorations to snowflakes, snowmen and Santa.
