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Some FR threads from past years that may be of interest
Christmas should be 'downgraded', says Labour's favourite think tank (U.K.)
Great Britain- School bans Santa from wearing red - because it reminds pupils of Coca-Cola
Santa gets heave ho-ho (Few British stores hiring Saint Nick anymore)
Switzerland- Banned from Santa's Lap (Brought about by concerns over pedophilia)
NYER get in here
The first time someone in authority prohibits Christmas they should cut off the right hand. The second time, the left. Third, the right leg. The fourth, the left leg. The fifth, the other leg.
No matter what is said, the Labour MPs will bow to the false gods to kiss the carpet while hodong their collective bumms up in the air to Cancel the Christian High Holy Days.
With only 5% of western euro’s going to Church it’s just a matter of time.
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Religion, in other words, is not a problem for legislators to solve, but a vital contributor to the national conversation. In this light, I cannot but voice my concern at the increasing marginalization of religion, particularly of Christianity, that is taking place in some quarters, even in nations which place a great emphasis on tolerance. There are those who would advocate that the voice of religion be silenced, or at least relegated to the purely private sphere. There are those who argue that the public celebration of festivals such as Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none. And there are those who argue – paradoxically with the intention of eliminating discrimination – that Christians in public roles should be required at times to act against their conscience. These are worrying signs of a failure to appreciate not only the rights of believers to freedom of conscience and freedom of religion, but also the legitimate role of religion in the public square. I would invite all of you, therefore, within your respective spheres of influence, to seek ways of promoting and encouraging dialogue between faith and reason at every level of national life.
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Here's one of the few photos from a non-Getty source:
Powerful speech: The Pope waves to crowds on Lambeth Bridge, moments before entering Westminster to speak to dignitaries, when he said Christmas should be defended
The contrast should shut all those on the Left who keep going on about all religions being the same.
They both impugn the Holy Word of Elohim. Both Christmas and Easter are Pagan feasts
shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
created in the fourth century.
I'm not sure who the bigger threat at this point, but probably Muslims, because of their sheer numbers and pathological fanaticism.
“Why, it is she that has got all Narnia under her thumb. It's she that makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!” ...C.S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Thanks Stoat.
U.K. cops: 5 arrested over plot targeting Pope
MSNBC | Sep 17, 2010
Posted on 09/17/2010 5:15:32 AM PDT by VRWCTexan
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2590924/posts
Also, in this country during the Christmas season, it’s difficult to find the word “Christmas” in many of the stores (while they take Christians’ money).
Which is why I wrote an “It’s OK to say Merry Christmas” letter to the editor.
Video available here which excerpts the passages of the actual speech pertaining to this thread. Plays for about 1:25
BBC News - Pope says Christianity 'being marginalised'
The full address is available on video here; it plays for about 15:15
BBC - Democracy Live - Pope addresses Westminster Hall
From the LA Times (no video)
Pope in Britain- Pope Benedict warns Britain against secularism - latimes.com
Placemark for possible pingout tomorrow.
Nothing to get excited about.
Christmas was never Christian.
God’s appointed celebration of his Son’s birth was just a few days ago, Sept. 8, Yom Teruah.
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