Why do people attack Christianity during Christmas and Easter time???
414850
the point is that they dont try to take jesus out of the holidays. they only act when they see the situation is growing and might cause a dispute bigger than what it should be. it is true we have a freedom of Religion in this country and part of that freedom is respecting everyone else's beliefs. The people that you see "standing" out against your christian holidays is becuase they feel like your forcing them to believe the way you believe. they feel like your being in their faces about it.\n\nTo relate to this situation. I assume you are a christian and if your not please imagine you are and you are located in a muslim country and there are muslim posters everywhere promoting islamic beliefs and Allah everywhere. thats the way those people feel about the holidays that you have in the country. they feel you are interupting their daily life.
939224
They point to the origins of the holiday, and say that it is so obviously evil.  I tell these people damn, the origins have long since been lost in the sands of time and now it's just an excuse to dress up, get with friends, and eat some candy.  Some people just don't get it.  The meaning of life is to eat and be merry.
789305
I really cannot see how the word holiday is insulting...could it possibly be that you are merely whining because others are actually exercising their right to freedom in religion in the same way that Christians have been doing for an awful long time?  \n\nholiday is not religiously specific...and we all have the right to eat turkey and give gifts on December 25th for whatever reason we want...it doesn't have to have anything to do with Christ..it's just a nice tradition..like Thanksgiving...that I choose to participate in.\n\nYou can call it whatever you please, that's your right..but don't think for even a second that just because you 'believe' it makes you any more right than me...
978833
Christmas is not just a Christian holiday, nor is it the only holiday celebrated in the winter months.  I see nothing wrong with stores using "Happy Holidays" in their ads if they are interested in attracting Jewish, Pagan, Humanist, and other non-Christian patrons.
267917
Because there is something seriously wrong with all people who consider themselves conservative christiians, and any other religion for that matter. No matter how high and mighty they think they are, everyone is flawed, and religion causes war.
704571
dont worry about other people and judging them as not behaving correctly. if you want more jesus in your holiday then make it happen
6172
Because not everyone is Christian.  "Happy Holidays" is just a way to wish everyone well whether they celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, or Kwanzaa.  It can also be meant to include New Year's Day along with Christmas.\n\nEven many people who celebrate Christmas do so in an entirely secular fashion, complete with Santa, the reindeer, Frosty, tree, and presents.  Whether the Christians like it or not, Christmas is and has been Christ-optional in our culture for a long time now.
422007
I'm with you.  \n\nI don't think it's a sin to celebrate holidays, but they are separate from Christianity.  \n\nThe only thing the Bible tells us to celebrate is Christ's death, burial, and resurrection - the Lord's supper - and the disciples did that on the first day of the week.  (Acts 20:7, I Corinthians 10:16-17 and 11:20)\n\nGrowing up, my sister thought that Santa was more powerful than God, because Santa brought her presents.  We do need to be careful what we teach children with our traditions.
1034832
Because it is already defensive....or maybe I should say offensive...it begins by excluding a group of people ( non-christians) which reeks of judgement ( only those  "good christians" will understand that) and sets the tone as one full of higher morals(judgement again...hhhmm recurring theme?) and that damn "holier than thou" attitude that so often comes along with "good christians".\nWhen Christ was actually around I don't think he seperated himself from anyone with a phrase..."oh, as the son of god.... I think...." he said we are all the same...\nmuch nicer than his followers I am afraid to say...
1005131
As a Christian I can tell you that those who want to be so very vocal against the gift of Christ are doing so because they are sick and tired of some of our more vocal believers being so insistent on trying to make them believe something that they don't want to believe in.You either accept Christ or you don't.\n\nBut when Bible thumpers run around trying to enforce their beliefs in everything and force their views on everyone then you are going to have people who will fight back and demand you to not only stop but try and give something more then your little book to prove that you're anything more then another nut who got deceived by a magical cult of stories.\n\nYou see?I actually understand their position.
1101167
To irritate the hell out of the christians (no pun intended)
271578
The answer above mine is a prime example of why people are so ticked off.   \n\n"won't confine my religion (christianity), to the religious section. I will not stop doing what God commanded christians to do."\n\nSo, that means you'll run around every section of Yahoo preaching your religion?  And people wonder why others are angry.  There are many, many sections here where religious posturing has no place.  When you take to preaching to people just becuase, then you're spamming and that's not right.  \n\nPersonally, I wish that some people would stay out of questions that have nothing to do with Christianity.  I don't answer biblical questions with a sermon on my faith and I'd like the same in return.   Unfortunatley, as some have proved, they will continue to spam any and all sections with their religious beliefs because they think they're doing something right.
970110
First let me appauld you for taking a stand. I myself am a father also and we don't celebrate Christmas in sense of what world does for the season. I personally don't do it because it has been so commericalize and this is an attack of the prince of this world. The devil has done anything and is willing to do anything to take Christ of Christmas. He has been successful with removing prayer in schools, removal of the ten commandments in the judicial system and etc. In turn he has replace it with same sex marriages, the flaunting of homosexuality on every media market available, lewd television shows and basically the I'm going to do me attitude of many people in this world. Don't be confused, this should be in no way shocking. People for years have been carrying on the legends of lies from, the easter bunny, the tooth fairy, santa claus and a host of other falsehoods. John chap 3:19 (paraphase)says man loves darkness rather than light because his heart is evil. The Christmas of this day for the most part does not glorify God in any sense. It's a numbers game that is all about money. The more we sell the fatter our wallets. It has created a bigger air of greed in the world today. Just look at all the choas over video games, elmos and etc. People are getting hurt over this foolish. This breeds violence, hate,envy, jealousy and so on. God can surely not be please. Please don't expect the world to understand or make the difference. This is the job of us so-called christians. The salt of thee earth as the bible refers to us. Many people love the lies because their father the devil is the father of lies. Many Christians celebrate christmas in the way of the world because many of them are afraid to stand up, some just don't know any better and some are just self professed christians who don't follow the way of the Lord. This isn't a honest or just world so expect any better. Strive to be the best you can be and try to help who you can on the way.Thank you and If you want to listen and be apart of a Bold Bible Based Ministry. You can check my friends and I at www.StandupMinistry.com We are available in the tri-state area on the radio. Station 970am Thursday 6-6:30 eastern. You also podcast previous show all day anytime of the week. Thank you.\nLet the Word of God be our final authority
964501
I don't think anyone is offended by it, but it is culturally insensitive to those who don't celebrate Christmas. How would you feel if during Ramadan everywhere you turned around someone was saying "Happy Ramadan" and you were one of the very few people not celebrating (well, it isn't really a celebration until the end, but you get my point). You wouldn't be offended, you'd just feel left out. Non-Christians are already the minority, why make them feel even more like outsiders?
861777
I think lots of people are sad, frustrated or disappointed at Christmas. For many it;s the most stressful time of the year. Families often are at odds about everything from religious beliefs, what time to eat dinner and how many toys to get for the kids. Lots of people spend way too much money and spend the rest of the year paying off credit cards. COmmercials and social mythology tell  us that "everyone" is happy this time of year, but I don;t think this is true. At least you admit your feelings.
180359
why should they celebrate it they killed jesus :S
847908
Agreed! Even if the facts aren't right with all the religious stuff (hey, they probably aren't!) it's what Christmas stands for which makes it such as great day! It's about the whole 'feeling loved' thing. It's good that everyone gets together and spoils each other!  It's important for everyone to give (and receive!).