So we’re supposed be upset that the President of all 290 million of us sends out a “Happy Holidays” card instead of a Christmas card. There’s no doubt that Christianity, which not long ago enjoyed near universal acclaim (if not faithful commitment) is no longer favored by the cultural elites. But when Christians in China are subject to midnight arrests and those in Pakistan to having their churches burned and bombed, is this the best we can do for persecution? Read all about it: ABC News
I have a hard time jumping on this band wagon. Even if 85% of us are Christians of one kind or another — and how various those kinds are! — what about the other 15%? What about those of other religions and no religion. Most of the 40 million or more Americans who aren’t Christians probably don’t care what kind of card the president sends, or if he sends one at all. But still, he’s president of all 290 million of us. Church and state are not an easy separation in Reformed theology, but if there’s going to be a card, I vote for “Happy Holidays.”
What do you think?
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I would vote for “Merry Christmas.” It is, after all, the president’s personal greeting, not one sanctioned by the state. Because he is the head of a country in which church and state are separated does not mean that he is required to be secular through and through. He’s a Christian and should be allowed to be so. If he can’t wish us a “Merry Christmas” then he shouldn’t be allowed to pray over his dinner.
Good points. This ABC story does not point out, as UPI and others do, that “Bush and his wife Laura are sending a record 1.4 million cards this month, wishing a happy “holiday season” to friends and supporters, paid for the Republican Party’s National Committee.” It’s not a Christmas card. It’s a political mailing.
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