Posted on 12/02/2005 8:39:51 AM PST by emiller
President Bush took part in the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree last night, but failed to mention by name Jesus Christ, whose birth millions celebrate in the U.S. and around the world.
"Christmas is a time to rejoice, and to give thanks for the blessings of the season and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year," said Bush, flanked by the first lady, as well as members of Congress and the Cabinet.
The president made a brief allusion to Jesus, but crafted it into a joke which got mild response.
"Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy – and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming. Glad you made it. I know you've got a lot of commitments this time of year. By the way, we have a lot of chimneys at the White House if you're looking for something to do."
(Excerpt) Read more at worldnetdaily.com ...
WND needs to seriously lighten up.
That's not a Jesus joke. That is a Santa joke.
Satan, thanks for coming. Glad you made it. I know you've got a lot of commitments this time of year.
Looks like you are desperately trying to create a story out of a non-story. The headline is misleading too.
"Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy – and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity. Santa, thanks for coming."
Now on to hosting Ramadan festivals and Muslim prayer meetings in the White House.
Unbelieveable.
This is getting really old.
Too many Christians are so insecure in their faith that they feel dissed everytime anything happens in public this time of year without someone directly quoting Luke and Matthew.
Enough already.
I pray Bush is in the Lord's word daily...
No kidding.
My jaw literally dropped when I read this. How could he?
America was founded by Christian Europeans. Period.
Agreed. The president is not my spiritual leader, and I do not expect him to talk to me about Jesus. If he does, that's a nice bonus. But it is always optional. I won't criticize him if he passes up an opportunity. And, of course, it would be like picking a fight with the Left.
If the President is going to go picking a fight with the Left (and he should) it should be about Immigration, the war, or spending. Not about the origin of Christmas.
This is a petty complaint
I'm half-expecting someone to appear on this thread to exclaim that he will never vote for Bush again. Jeez (wait, is that a Jesus joke?).
No one is asking for scripture quoting. But to play the PC game with the reason for this season is yet again....a PC slap in the face.
WOW.....some of you folks really need to get a life!! Go ahead and pick up your jaw.
Ramadan Yule Bush
Where's the Jesus joke?
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