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PC bosses ban C-word
www.thesun.co.uk ^ | 13 Nov 04 | TIM RIDER

Posted on 11/13/2004 9:11:01 AM PST by Ginifer

BOSSES at the Eden Project tourist attraction have banned the word Christmas.

They do not want any mention of what they call the C-Word because they are worried it will offend followers of other faiths.

Management have renamed Christmas “Time of Gifts” — claiming this will appeal to everyone at the domed eco project in Cornwall which gets millions of pounds in funding each year from taxpayers.

A gift shop at the site has been re-named the Great Gift Grotto.

Staff have been told to stop visitors saying Christmas.

Christian organisations have hit out at the bizarre ban — claiming it is political correctness gone mad.

The Eden website mentions festivals in China, Iran and even Ancient Rome but there is nothing about Christians and the United Kingdom.

The site reads: “This is a time of year when people around the globe traditionally exchange gifts. Time of Gifts will celebrate these global festivals. Divali (Hindu and Sikh), Hanukkah (Jewish), Dong Zhi (China), Yalda (Iran), Saturnalia (Ancient Rome).”

A furious Eden insider said: “It’s ridiculous. And it’s also heavily ironic, as the project takes its name from the Bible.

“My gut heaves when I have to tell people we’ve banned the word Christmas but we all are having to do it.”

Eden Project spokesman Ben Harding said: “We are having a seasonal celebration so there is no need to mention the C-Word because it’s a celebration for everybody.”

But Peter Kearney, spokesman for the Catholic Church, said the ban was a “slap in face to Christians across the Britain”.

He said: “They claim they do not want to offend religious groups but in fact they offend the majority of people in this country who do want to celebrate Christmas.

“These people are bending over backwards to cater for the PC brigade so much so that they are turning themselves inside out.”

Steve Jenkins, spokesman for the Church of England, added: “People behind the Eden Project should remind themselves it is a time for giving. That includes giving respect.”

The ban is part of a more widespread move to re-brand Christmas.

Last week Stoke City Council came under fire for calling their Christmas celebrations “WinterFest”.

Birmingham City Council caused fury in 1998 when they renamed it “Winterval”.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Philosophy; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: antichristmas; christmas; divorcedfromreality; ivorytower; uranusworhippers; workplace
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To: Ginifer
They can say what they want, and they can do what they want, but they will NEVER take Christ out of Christmas. Christmas is the day each year that Christian's celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I think the other religions have their own day to honor their god. It's called Halloween. LOL
21 posted on 11/13/2004 9:23:18 AM PST by NRA2BFree (CALL THE SENATORS AND OPPOSE ARLEN SPECTER FROM BEING THE CHAIR ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE!!)
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To: Professional Engineer

that is next


22 posted on 11/13/2004 9:23:45 AM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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To: Ginifer
Crap. I haven't even started my Saturnalia shopping yet!

(Hey PC IDIOTS-- keep your hands off our holiday.)

23 posted on 11/13/2004 9:25:01 AM PST by atomicpossum (I am the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to me.)
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To: cubreporter
Hey, you're violating the Constitutional Law that says:

In order that Freedom of Religion might be preserved, members, leaders, celebrations, and other words descriptive of or pertaining to the Majority Religion shall not be spoken, printed, nor otherwise conveyed in any Public forum nor in any Place where persons not assured to be members of such Faith may hear or see, nor in any Place where such persons may be considered as Public Officials or Minor Bureaucrats. The analogous terms pertaining to Other Religions, however, shall not be restricted; nevertheless, no person may object to these Religious terms in any manner whatsoever, nor seek to grant the Majority Religion the same status.

In keeping with the aforementioned decree of Constitutional Law from the Gatekeeper of Interpretations of Constitutional Law, also known as the American Civil Liberties Union, let me correct your previous post:

May your BLEEP be BLEEP and bright.
I'm dreaming of a white BLEEP
Have a Holly Jolly BLEEP
It's BLEEP time again
Gotta get the BLEEP tree after BLEEP
Can't wait for BLEEP to toys under the BLEEP tree
Gonna check out the video of BLEEP BLEEP

BLEEP BLEEP Everyone!!!
24 posted on 11/13/2004 9:25:05 AM PST by dufekin (Four more years! Liberals, learn: whiners are losers every time.)
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To: Ginifer

Liberals....


25 posted on 11/13/2004 9:25:51 AM PST by SBOinTX
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To: Ginifer

LMAO the world has really gone completely INSANE


26 posted on 11/13/2004 9:25:55 AM PST by expatguy (Fallujah Delenda Est!!)
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To: Ginifer
Oh I thought is was:

Can't

Understand

Normal

Thinking

27 posted on 11/13/2004 9:27:12 AM PST by bmwcyle (I wear sleepwear therefore I think (When they are off I am single minded))
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To: Ginifer

Coming soon to America - it's scary stuff


28 posted on 11/13/2004 9:29:40 AM PST by VIDADDICT
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To: skip_intro
You Conservative! how could you be so un PC! Ramadan the time of redrum. There now, don't you feel better?

/sarcasm>
29 posted on 11/13/2004 9:30:37 AM PST by Issaquahking ( Bush won, Arafat is dead! Life is good!)
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To: 6SJ7
Is it Festivus already?

It must be. The airing of grievances is in full throttle.

30 posted on 11/13/2004 9:32:48 AM PST by EllaMinnow (For the first time in over 20 years, I'm not represented by Bob Graham! Go MEL!! Viva Bush!)
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To: Ginifer

This makes you thankful for the Bill of Rights. I think if the UK did not have an "official" church, they'd be more likely to guarantee the rights our govt recognizes and protects. This is why we need judges to protect Am. One.


31 posted on 11/13/2004 9:33:49 AM PST by eagle11
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To: Fiddlstix

Saturnalia is offensive to those of us who do not drive GM cars.


32 posted on 11/13/2004 9:34:25 AM PST by verifythentrust
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To: Ginifer

33 posted on 11/13/2004 9:35:03 AM PST by april15Bendovr
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To: Ginifer
Well, I know it's a little bit early, but let me wish everyone of you...

Merry Christmas!
34 posted on 11/13/2004 9:36:30 AM PST by frankenMonkey
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To: B.O. Plenty

I have a four letter word for these two letter word people: "Hey, PC'ers! FOAD!


35 posted on 11/13/2004 9:36:36 AM PST by gortklattu (check out thotline dot com)
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To: Ginifer

Time to put up the Festivus Pole!


36 posted on 11/13/2004 9:36:37 AM PST by silverleaf (Fasten your seat belts- it's going to be a BUMPY ride.)
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To: VIDADDICT

We can see the liberals nibbling around the edges as they move towards a full scale persecution of Christians. Is your church prepared?


37 posted on 11/13/2004 9:37:58 AM PST by aimhigh
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To: Ginifer

Happy Kwanza.


38 posted on 11/13/2004 9:38:21 AM PST by SkyPilot
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To: Ginifer
"Time of Gifts"

What the hey?

I still get pissed off when people write Xmas (or, even worse, xmas) instead of Christmas.

Merry CHRISTmas to all!!

Christmas is a Christian holiday. Get used to it!! Go invent yer own pagan politically correct holiday if you want, but leave my Christian holiday alone!!

39 posted on 11/13/2004 9:38:52 AM PST by upchuck (Pajamas? I don' need no steenking pajamas!!)
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To: Ginifer; trussell; Salvation; scripter; little jeremiah

Eden Project spokesman Ben Harding said: “We are having a seasonal celebration so there is no need to mention the C-Word because it’s a celebration for everybody.”


Well then, Ben, have your 'celebration' at another time. And by the way:


Jesus is the reason for the season!


"Happy Birthday, Jesus" by Donald Arey, Sr.

I had a birthday party, most everybody came.

They danced and ate and had a ball, But no one spoke My name.

They gave each other presents, as nice as they could be.

People came from far and near, But no one mentioned Me.

The stores were filled with shoppers, The restaurants crowded out,

But no one seemed to really know what the party was about.

They talked about a reindeer. I think Rudolph was his name.

Then someone mentioned "Jesus", And they hung their heads in shame.

You see, it was My birthday. They didn't even know.

That is why from heaven My heart is grieving so.

I came to earth from heaven on that first Christmas day--

Born in a lowly manger From sin to show the way.

I died one day on Calvary, on a cruel Roman cross

To save a world of sinners from a life of awful loss.

When you next have a party, with presents, friends and tree,

Remember Me, your Savior, whose birth has set you free.

-- Jesus

PS: I am coming again soon.

40 posted on 11/13/2004 9:39:22 AM PST by EdReform (Free Republic - helping to keep our country a free republic. Thank you for your financial support!)
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