[B4Ranch]

Yesterday I received a call from a Jewish friend in New York who, when we were done with the business end of the call, wished me a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I had wished him a Happy Hanukkah earlier in December. We had both decided to have New Years parties in our homes. Another friend in Florida, a Hindu also wished me a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year yesterday.

A business lady that I have infrequent contact with asked me last month if the Mrs and I were going anywhere between Christmas and New Years. She is a Buddist.

Now if these three non Americans understand the difference between Christmas and the New Year what is afloat in America pushing us to say Happy Holidays rather than Merry Christmas and Happy New Years in concert. KM said, "Religion ... is the opium of the people." You don't mind if your beliefs in God are changed a bit do you? Relax, it is the American Court system doing the changing, so everything must be fine. Real fine of course, enjoy the evening triad news.

[glock rocks]

Relax, it is the American Court system doing the changing

Oh, it isn't just the courts.

Hmmm. There's quite a majority of Mexicans who are Catholic. I suppose the left has gambled they are more susceptible to handouts than affirmation. Heckuva deal. OTOH, lately, the right's reaction is every bit as interesting.

[Happy2BMe]

Separation of Church and State is still an ongoing debate.

Freedom of Religion was sure a driving force in the creation of this country. 1776 + 228 of secularism, humanism, relativism, agnosticism, and atheism has made it FREEDOM FROM RELIGION.

My 2 cents.

:~)

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