Merry Christmas to you too janetgreen!
Posted on 12/20/2004 3:29:49 PM PST by NewDestiny
Black Minister Says Blacks Should Celebrate Christmas and Reject Kwanzaa
Los Angeles- "Black Christians should be outraged by recent attempts to stamp out Christianity from Christmas celebrations," said Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, founder and president of BOND (Brotherhood Organization of A New Destiny). There have been numerous reports from across the country of public school administrators and city officials attempting to ban nativity scenes, Christmas carols, candy canes, and even Christmas trees from public places. Yet, the 'African' holiday Kwanzaa has become accepted as mainstream. Kwanzaa is taught in public schools, recognized by corporations, and even President George W. Bush issued a proclamation celebrating Kwanzaa in 2002.
Rev. Peterson said: "Kwanzaa is an anti-God, anti-American, and anti-white holiday created by a black felon. Kwanzaa only serves to further separate blacks from God and America. Black Christians should stop celebrating this pagan holiday-instead, they should stand up for Christmas. "
Observed from December 26 to January 1, Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana "Ron" Karenga as a holiday to help blacks get in touch with their African roots. Karenga was also the head of head of United Slaves Organization, a Marxist black power group. In 1970, Karenga was arrested and charged with conspiracy and assault in the torture of two of his female followers. Karenga was convicted and served four years for the crime.
Rev. Peterson said: "If black Christians don't stand up for Christmas and reject Kwanzaa, they are allowing evil to have its way. They will regret using a fake holiday to stamp out the true meaning of Christmas."
BOND is a nationally recognized religious nonprofit organization whose purpose is "Rebuilding the Family by Rebuilding the Man." Founded in 1990, BOND has helped countless individuals and families from across the country overcome some of life's most challenging problems. For more information please visit www.bondinfo.org
WISHING YOU A BLESSED CHRISTMAS, A2, AND REV. PETERSON.
The mousefart that called Condi Rice those terrible names.
Merry Christmas to you too janetgreen!
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I'm listening to the Rev. interview a lady about kwanzaa. She's describing kwanzaa as a way for black Americans and Africans to come together. They already do this with christmas (and chanukah as well).
How about "cojones de acero?"
heh!
Festivus for the rest of us.... ;-)
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B.O.N.D. & Freerepublic = CLARITY
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LOL! I have my pole all polished!
Actually, it's not even correct Swahili. The Swahili word from which the name is taken is "kwanza." There were seven children who each wanted to be a letter from the name of the holiday, and "kwanza" is only six letters long...so the guy who invented the holiday added another "a." Even the name is phony.
I would love to hear what people actually from Africa think about "Kwanzaa."
"Funny" how the "Kwanzaa" colors are also the Palestinian colors, huh?
"Kwanzaa" flag and then...
"Palestinian" flag.
Thanks for the ping!
I think alot of Africans are Christians.
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Excellent !!
I had Kwanzaa once. Antibiotics cleared it right up.
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