Christmas Censors Are Out In Force

catholic league ^ | November 27, 2007 | Bill Donohue

[Coleus]

Catholic League president Bill Donohue commented today on efforts to censor Christmas:

“We haven’t hit December yet and already the politically correct police are out in force trying to censor Christmas. Here’s a sample:

· For 75 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ‘Hollywood Christmas Parade.’ When it refused to sponsor the parade this year, the L.A. City Council took over, renaming it the ‘Hollywood Santa Parade.’

· The Department of Housing and Urban Development has censored Christmas religious symbols from its housing complexes.

· No Christmas decorations are allowed on school buses in parts of Vermont.

· A Jewish public official in Wisconsin wants to rename the State Capitol Holiday Tree the Christmas Tree, but is being opposed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

· Chattanooga has banned a live nativity scene from its public festivities.

· Sonoma City Council has nixed religious displays on the Plaza.

· Voters in Berkley, Michigan have forbidden a crèche at City Hall.

· Fort Collins, Colorado says it is okay to have green and red lights outside city buildings, but only secular symbols are allowed inside.

· After Briarcliff Manor, New York was ordered to erect a crèche next to a menorah, the village elected to ban all religious symbols.

· Residents in Olean, New York are fighting over privately owned nativity scenes being displayed in city parks.

· A nativity scene in front of the Ypsilanti Township fire hall in Michigan has been banned.

· No religious symbols are allowed in Seattle-Tacoma airport, but trees made of cardboard are legit.

· Nativity scenes at Texas Tech are not permissible, but a tree is okay. The official in charge says, ‘We’re not saying it’s a holiday tree, because it’s a Christmas tree, but we choose to do a tasteful tree that really anybody can embrace.’ Great idea!

“There you have it. The multicultural monsters are rearing their ugly heads once again, showing what they really mean by tolerance for diversity.”

[PROCON]

Thanks for the post!!

And thank goodness our GOD is in charge!! :)

[dr_lew]

At some point you have to wonder, how long can Christmas remain a National Holiday under these circumstances? Isn’t this the next step?

[wai-ming]

ABC's "Good Morning America" makes me sick with their "Holiday trees" and "Holiday cheer."

Someone almost slipped and said "Christmas," but he caught and corrected himself.

[PROCON]

They are Christmas trees, most Americans think so.

BTW, how’s the glowbull warming doing in Singapore?!?!?

[Secret Agent Man]

We gotta start wearing clothes with Nativity scenes on them and such and just walk around. What are they going to do, take away your sweater?

[Comparative Advantage]

I’ve got the popcorn popping...

[wai-ming]

It's ironic that in Singapore, where most people are not Christian, the words "Merry Christmas" are seen and heard everywhere this time of year. Christmas decorations and lights are up all around. (Although I must say the gaudy fake snow is a little too much for the tropical climate and palm trees.)

I don't understand why some people in America are so adamant about erasing Christmas from the public mind. It's so silly. In Singapore, Buddhists, Hindus, atheists, and Muslims are not offended by the celebration of a popular Christian holiday. It seems absurd that anyone would be.

[dr_lew]

Welcome to Liberalism.

[Berlin_Freeper]

Instead of just blinking lights make sure you got a glowing sign in the window that reads “Merry Christmas!”

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

It is not liberalism. It is evil. It is Satan’s attempt to triumph over Jesus Christ. It won’t work. The evil one will lose.

[clamper1797]

It is Satan’s attempt to triumph over Jesus Christ.

THAT ... in a nutshell is EXACTLY what it is

[Dante3]

Christmas overshadows all other holidays. And those that try to attach themselves to it end up looking anemic and their uniqueness is lost. This must drive many to a frenzy.

[aimhigh]

Imagine what our economy would be without Christmas.

[discostu]

Christmas will remain a national holiday, there’s way too much money made this time of year for it not to be.

[Realist]

This song says it all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAckfn8yiAQ

[Coleus]

catholic league, war on Christmas ping.

[Salvation]

My favorite Christmas hymn:

O Holy Night

 

1. O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth;
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world¹ rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn;

Chorus
Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine.

2. Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend.

Chorus

He knows our need, He guardeth us from danger²
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!

3. Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother,
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.

Chorus

Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever!
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim!
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim!

[SunkenCiv]

‘Christ’ Taken Out Of Christmas Festival [BARF Alert!]
WNEM | 11/28/07
Posted on 11/28/2007 6:22:36 PM EST by MotleyGirl70
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1931950/posts