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President Obama and the First Family were planning a “non-religious Christmas,” according to Social Secretary Desiree Rogers. Ms. Rogers reportedly told a gathering of former social secretaries that the Obamas did not intend on putting the Nativity scene on display – a longtime East Room tradition.
The account was reported in the Fashion and Style section of The New York Times. The White House confirmed to the Times that there had been internal discussions about making Christmas more inclusive – but in the end – tradition won out – and the Nativity scene is once again in its traditional East Room spot.
I just received an email response from the White House for comment. Here’s what the First Lady’s office says:
“It has been a part of White House Christmas decorations in the past, it is on display in the East Room for all to enjoy and it will continue to be a part of White House Christmas decorations moving forward.”
“The President spoke movingly about the scene the crèche depicts in his remarks at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree last week: Tonight, we celebrate a story that is as beautiful as it is simple. The story of a child born far from home to parents guided only by faith, but who would ultimately spread a message that has endured for more than 2,000 years – that no matter who we are or where we are from, we are each called to love one another as brother and sister. While this story may be a Christian one, its lesson is universal. It speaks to the hope we share as a people. And it represents a tradition that we celebrate as a country – a tradition that has come to represent more than any one holiday or religion, but a season of brotherhood and generosity to our fellow citizens.”
As for whether there had been discussions about “inclusiveness,” the White House replied, “Discussions about inclusiveness did not include whether or not to display it but rather how to display it during the Hannukah party.”
Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, accused the president of trying to “neuter” Christmas.
“Unlike almost all Americans—including atheists—the Obamas do not give their children Christmas gifts. We know this because Barack bragged about this last year to People magazine. So it should come as no big surprise that he and his wife would like to neuter Christmas in the White House. That’s their natural step—to ban the public display of Christian symbols. Have any doubts? Last April, Georgetown University was ordered to put a drape over the name of Jesus as a condition of the president speaking there.
If the Obamas want to deprive their children of celebrating Christmas, that is their business. It is the business of the public to hold them accountable for the way they celebrate Christmas in the White House. We know one thing for sure: no other administration ever entertained internal discussions on whether to display a nativity scene in the White House.”
In related Christmas controversy:
The United Nations has banned Christmas trees from its global climate summit. Officials said the UN must remain religion-neutral.
In Ashland, OR, students at Bellview Elementary School erected a “giving tree.” The tree featured tags soliciting Christmas gifts for needy children. Principal Michelle Zundel removed the tree over the weekend after some families complained.
However, the Supreme Court ruled a Christmas tree is not a religious symbol. That didn’t matter to Ms Zundel. “If you are entering a public school and your family does not celebrate Christmas, then it feels like a religious symbol.”
And in Waterbury, CT, students have been told to say, “Happy Winter,” instead of “Merry Christmas.” Erik Brown is the principal of Walsh Elementary School. He has banned all religious festivities and decorations. He told the Republican-American newspaper that he’s just following state law. “This is not a church,” he said. “It’s a school and it’s a public school. I have to do things that include every child. So what we do is celebrate winter.”
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I would have thought Desiree Rogers is in enough trouble already (should be fired) that she would keep her mouth closed and just do her job.
Amazingoly
In trouble? You mean the SOCIAL SECRETARY that our Dear Leader has put under the protection of Separation of Powers?
OMG, and they fooled millions of Christian Black Americans into voting for him, as just one of them, shame on you Obama, I think you might need Jesus before your tender is over. He denied our Lord and Savior to all of the world. This is really sad!
Tradition didn't win out – politics – as usual with Obama did. His political people told him he could not afford to get American Christians upset with, what was going to be, another stupid decesion.
"The United Nations has banned Christmas trees from its global climate summit. Officials said the UN must remain religion-neutral"
Until it comes to writing laws against so-called 'Islamophbia'
hypocrites!
The nativity story is about the birth of the Son of God, not a nice little story about loving each other as brother and sister. The momentus occasion of His birth changed the world 2000 years ago and will continue to tranform lives until eternity. Jesus did command us to love one another, but I suggest to all that you read everything that He taught us about love & His Father in His Word, the Bible, especially if you are not a believer. Your life might be transformed too, if you know the whole story. Even you, President and Mrs. Obama.
Absolutely, the problem of course, which irresponsible, self-serving, naive and manipulated voters don't know and don't want to know is that Obaman is an intentional liar and serial hypocrite who has falsely proclaimed himself to be a Christian. He is not a Christian and the faux Christian church he attended for 20 years are nothing more than well exposed black muslims who are hand in glove allies and friends with Louis Farrakan. Obama is a judgment against this nation. God stated in the old testament that "my people are destroyed because of the lack of knowledge" and because they "do not love the truth". A nation full of mindless sheep who know nothing and care nothing about honesty and integrity get the kind of leadership that they deserve. Just as Israel had to live with King Saul and all the folly that followed because they wanted their own way and not God's. Unless God has mercy on this nation because of the prayers of those who truly love him and chooses to deliver us from this abomination then we are headed for Armaggedon in a few years. Better buckle up cause it's going to be a rough ride….
I say "AMEN" all that you say!!! They both will stand before God one day. I pray they change their ways of thinking before it is to late.
Last time I checked – there is not a requirement to be of a certain religion to hold any office in our country. Noboby tells you that you can't attend church or pray. Just don't expect others to practice your style of religion in a public taxpayer funded location. Go back to your church, synagogue, or mosque and have at it!!
Yes, displaying the Nativity is not just everybody loving one another, but it is a true that God sent His only Son on earth to die for us! Can you imagine as a child that all of your life you would be dying for people who hate you, want to have you killed, spit on you, talk about you…..that same little boy grew into a man and yes, taught us to love one another, but first taught us that if we believe in Him that we will have everlasting life. One cannot pretend to be a Christian….you either are or you are not. Your actions will display it constantly. I regret to inform us that our President is not a practicing Christian and that he holds his Muslim teachings very close to his heart and wants to change America to "be the the rest of the world." Sad.
How true! Muslims do not celebrate Christmas nor do they exchange/give gifts at Christmas. It is soooo obvious!
I can only assume that whole statement was sarcasm.
I'm so thankful to know there are others who feel the same way I do. I dare anyone to tell me the story of Jesus is just a nice little story. May God have mercy on our President and save his soul from this evil spirit that controls it. God help us all if we have to deal with this mans agenda for the next 3 years! He has been sent hear from radical Islam to destroy the U.S. from the inside out but little do they know there are still enough Christians in the Blessed U.S. that are starting to wake up and see the light. Islam is not a peaceful religion, they are sent to destroy us because they believe the U.S. is the Big Satan and make no mistake Our President is truly one of them! God Bless to all and to all a good Christmas!
For the record if you read the whole original article. The kids DO get Christmas gifts. But they are from SANTA !
Typical. Another example of taking things out of context in order to slam the President. On one level you have to respect the family preserving the "Santa" tradition for their kids by not indicating that they are getting gifts for the kids. On another level, one might imagine that (a) the traditions of Christmas are not about gift giving and consumption, and (b) that many families maintain a very low profile on gift giving, and instead, emphasize the Christian values of support for the less fortunate.
If his girls still believe in SANTA, they must have inherited their unrealistic view of the world from Obama's rather tenuous gene pool!
The White House is his private residence, correct? Then why wouldn't he want to display his beliefs in his own home?
Because It is not "His" home, it is paid for by the Ameican people. "HE" and his Family reside there only for a while! It does not belong to him or any other President.
Only a portion of the White House is his private residence. The rest of the White House belongs to the citizens of the United States and is paid for through our tax dollars.
The White House is the "House of the People of the United States" it is NOT Obama's personal home, his personal home is in Chicago. This is a CHRISTIAN COUNTRY as founded by the English and the Dutch Setlers in the 1600's and if people on't want this Country to be a Christian Country and if the President of the United States doesn't want a Nativity Scene in the White House (he is a Muslum) then SCREW HIM maybe he and all others who don't believe in Jesus to get the HELL OUT of this Country
If you were a christian then you would understand.
It's not his personal residence. The Whitehouse is owned by the taxpayers, not the obamas! If he wants to practice Muslim, let him do it in his own home in Chicago!
To answer your question- nick- it is his place of residence. But, its our place in this world to let all nations know that we are a free people who beleive in GOd – we were founded by judeo- christian beleifs. So therefore it is his duty as our president to honor the past traditions of our what our country holds so dear- freedom in the name of jesus. Unfortunately- Mr. Obama can only get away with so much- his actions are catching up to him- it must be exhausting to be him and live a lie everyday. Eventually the lies catch up sooner or later. I just hope it wont to late for us.
Separation or Segregation of church and state… why is it that we still get this confused in a nation that was founded as "one nation, under God" in the name of diversity… we get it!
We are in the top 3% of the richest people in the world and all we can worry about is what other people are doing and what they believe… we are so spoiled as a nation, forgetting that our nation was founded on religious freedoms and that we should be THANKFUL for the BLESSINGS we have and instead… all we do is criticize each other… it's no wonder the rest of the world laughs at us. WE AMERICANS need to get a reality check and GET OVER OURSELVES. Seriously. Shut up.
Should we just forget the soldiers that die everyday for us to continue to be free, or should we bow down and follow a poor excuse for a brother?
I am even afraid to say that I believe him to be the anti-christ, it just seems obvious to me as he willing does everything possible to rearrange life as we know it. He also gives himself a big job well done, look what I have done for you type of attitude. In one year he has done nothing to prove himself a leader of this country, but intends to rearrange the entire government and country to his liking to hell with the constitution and laws passed from great leaders. Another thing that bothers me, is the fact that he gets mad when he doesn't get his way…. I am scared to death of what he might dream up next….God Bless
Progressive liberalism requires the fanciful "make believe" that there is no right, there is no wrong… that you must maintain a 5 year old's view of the world.. You must abandon rational thought. We must destroy what is traditionally considered good and wholesome while accepting the fiction that evil is the victim of some form of prejudice and should be considered the "equivalent" to what we rationally observe as good and honorable. Our current government is trying to restrict or ban behavior and attitudes that have historically and objectively been worthy of our aspirations, and instead demand that we lift up for "celebration" that which is morally bankrupt and leads to destruction. It's madness.
Obama and the cast of elitist "progressives" he has appointed to high places are determined to do what they can to abolish freedom and liberty for Christians. They insist that Christians accept a worldview that is aggressively opposed to the guidance, standards, and morality that Jesus Christ lovingly provided us. We are being impaled by a form of Statism that imperils freedom and liberty for each of us as individuals and collectively as an independent nation – an assault on the very ideals that our forefathers fought and died for.
It's time to speak out, work with one another to right the wrong. If not for yourselves, then for future generations.
there's those pesky forefathers again…would that be Geronimo…Red Cloud…the Iraquois Nation??
talk about forced to accept a worldview!!!
I doubt Jesus would recognize his loving guidance standards and morality in the practice beyond the preaching…the endless preaching
Obama has done nothing but embarrass our country, time & time again.. I am apalled at him & totally ashamed of him or to even call him the President of the USA. He cleverly tricked many people of this country to vote for him which they now see that he has lied to them " We the American People" time & time again. obama has done nothing but embarrass our country, over & over since he has been in office… I am apalled at him & totally ashamed of him or to even call him the President of the USA. He is "NOT" an American, as his actions prove it, nor can he even show proof of his birth place in America nor his heritage in the USA !! Check it, he went to college in the UUS on a "foreign country scolarship" & paid multiple lawyers to keep it quite !! ~~ Don't be fooled by this man who says he is a "Christian" but professes publicly to be a Muslim & is of Muslim heritage !!
No, Bill. Not for yourselves or for the future generations. Do it for Jesus.
In my 6 decades as a citizen of this country, this is the first president I have been 100% ashamed of. The man is a complete and utter disgrace.
wow …you must have slept through the 8 years of GW Bush
WOW…. you must be completely ignorant or are you having a bad dream while you are asleep ??
Bush "never" bowed down to another government or an official, never professed to be of
Muslin or of Islamic faith, never embarrassed our country by proclaiming that we were a
"NON" Christian Nation as fore-fathers based our country on. Bush stood up for America when the Muslins attacked our Nation & constantly sought to PROTECT our Nation while he was in office. True he might have made some mistakes but at least had our Nation's best interest at heart & was a true "Christian" & didn't lie about his faith !! ..
i agree with you how in the world did he get elected
Maybe if they could switch out the Baby Jesus for a small statuette of Obama and insert three replicas of Nancy, Harry and Barney as the three wise persons than maybe the White House would be more open to a creche this Christmas?
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The lunatics have definitely taken over the assylum. This is unbelievable! No wonder the economy is in the tank and evil runs rampant around the world. Christmas is disappearing and there are no celebrations, colorful decorations, or any feelings of joy allowed anymore. We mustn’t hurt anyone’s feelings. What a joke!
At some point Obama claimed he was Christian, Christians celebrate Christmas. Non-religious and Christmas in the same sentence is an oxymoron. If in their private family quarters they don't want Christmas then so be it, but as "leader" of our nation, respect the majority of the citizens you represent.
Our country is based and was founded on Judea and Christian beliefs, and Christmas was declared a FEDERAL holiday in 1870. Americans have every right to celebrate Christmas, if it "offends" someone then too bad if you are in America. The majority should not have to change for the loud mouth minority. I don't think it would fly to go to the Middle East and demand they celebrate Christmas because I am in their country, so get over it. If it bothers you that bad take a long winter holiday and leave the country until Jan 6.
Keeping tradition is an important part of culture, as Americans we are losing our culture and country due to the powers that be. I would bet if we had a Jewish president the nativity would remain and we wouldn't be reading such articles.
Jeannieology you are too funny!
So the family wants to make Christmas more inclusive?? By rejecting Christ??
Only a liberal has that convoluted logic.
Why call the day a non-religious Christmas? Surprise surprise, words taken from the Andy Griffith show.
If the Obamas and our "esteemed" Congress want to do away with the concept of Christmas, let's ask them to WORK these next two weeks. We don't say "Happy February" – we say Happy Valentine's Day. Same thing with every other holiday except CHRISTMAS!!! If you aren't a Christian, then offer to WORK for somebody who is!! EGAD, we are a nuthouse being run by the biggest NUT CASE of all – our President!!
Christmas is the celebration of Jesus Christ's incarnation. This is why Obama and Liberals are uncomfortable with this Holy Day and season. For most in our culture Christmas has lost its meaning and has been stripped of its place as a religious Holy Day by the liberals and commercialized to remove the religious aspect so that the liberals may undermine it. To put Christmas into perspective… It was a night unlike any other since the beginning of the universe. A newborn baby cried out in hunger – but that night, the voice that pierced the darkness and silence was the One who had spoken the light itself into being. The tiny hand that His mother Mary stroked was that of the One who set the galaxies spinning, who had filled up the seas and shaped the first man from the slime of the Earth. That night, time gave birth to Eternity. Space gave a home to Infinity. The Potter had climbed into His clay. God Himself had come to Earth. That night was the central event in Human history that occurred two thousand years ago, God took on our Human nature and joined it with His Divine nature, and was born on Earth as a man. And that man was Jesus Christ. This is what Christmas is about, not about material gift-giving, santa, reindeer, snowmen or any of the other secular trash that has commercialized this most Holy Day and season.
The True Meaning Of Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of Jesus Christ's incarnation. This is why
Obama and Liberals are uncomfortable with this Holy Day and season. For most in our culture Christmas has lost its meaning and has been stripped of its place as a religious Holy Day by the liberals and commercialized to remove the religious aspect so that the liberals may undermine it. To put Christmas into perspective… It was a night unlike any other since the beginning of the universe. A newborn baby cried out in hunger – but that night, the voice that pierced the darkness and silence was the One who had spoken the light itself into being. The tiny hand that His mother Mary stroked was that of the One who set the galaxies spinning, who had filled up the seas and shaped the first man from the slime of the Earth. That night, time gave birth to Eternity. Space gave a home to Infinity. The Potter had climbed into His clay. God Himself had come to Earth. That night was the central event in Human history that occurred two thousand years ago, God took on our Human nature and joined it with His Divine nature, and was born on Earth as a man. And that man was Jesus Christ. This is what Christmas is about, not about material gift-giving, santa, reindeer, snowmen or any of the other secular trash that has commercialized this most Holy Day and season.
As retired Military I believe the Commander in Chief should apologize to the AMERICAN PEOPLE and all veterans and do so at Arlington in a public announcement. The United States was founded on Religious principle and all of the consttutional preambles to the Nation and the States so state. If he does not want to lead a nation founded on God and his son RESIGN! If he believes that Jesus is not the son of god RESIGN and take Wright and Jackson with him they also are phony!
Political Correcocrats are always so worried about "hurting the feelings" of those who aren't Christian by mentioning or displaying anything regarding Jesus or God. But, what about the "feelings" of the Christians as we watch God banned from every public arena and our sacred holidays destroyed?? Last I checked, there are more Americans who believe in God than who don't, so why are we worrying more about the feelings of the minority than the majority??
Kat in Boise
Oh my… everyone here is being a little too emotional over a big bowl of nothing.
Over half the country claims to be christian. This holiday is EVERYWHERE- homes, churches, hospitals, businesses, … etc. its not like the government it banning Christmas.
First Amendment prohibits government interference with the free exercise of religion AND a government establishment of religion, therefore the government can't go around promoting Christianity, that includes public schools.
A lot of people on this website claim to be patriotic yet don't respect their constitution or its amendments when it's inconvenient for them. If this is such a HUGE problem then please consider sending your kids to private schools, a place where they can sing carols and eat Christmas cookies until they puke.
Don't have the cash? Tough. (That's what Fox News tells people without health insurance, right?) This country has religious freedom. This is NOT Islamic Iraq, Catholic Argentina, or Angelican England.
FYI: Jesus would be offended by Christmas because he was NOT BORN ON DECEMBER. Furthermore, the month and the date/s were chosen by some naughty Christians so that the holiday would correspond with the celebration of the Roman God Saturn and/or the winter solstice that was CELEBRATED BY PAGANS. (Look it up)
A horrendous slap and past job with the purpose tricking the pagans into converting to Christianity quickly and easily. This is something that would deeply upset JEHOVAH (also known as The Lord or God) AND JESUS. Imagine, celebrating Jesus birthday on the same day that other pagan gods are celebrated… it's disrespectful!
Why not pick a neutral day? I think y'all would be better off celebrating it on Halloween, at least that would be more historically accurate.
You are about as ignorant as the the people who are offended by Christmas.
A little light on true history….you must be the product of the current American educational system. Too bad.
Oh my… everyone here is being a little too emotional over a big bowl of nothing.
Over half the country claims to be christian. This holiday is EVERYWHERE- homes, churches, hospitals, businesses, … etc. its not like the government it banning Christmas.
First Amendment prohibits government interference with the free exercise of religion AND a government establishment of religion, therefore the government can't go around promoting Christianity, that includes public schools.
A lot of people on this website claim to be patriotic yet don't respect their constitution or its amendments when it's inconvenient for them. If this is such a HUGE problem then please consider sending your kids to private schools, a place where they can sing carols and eat Christmas cookies until they puke.
Don't have the cash? Tough. (That's what Fox News tells people without health insurance, right?) This country has religious freedom. This is NOT Islamic Iraq, Catholic Argentina, or Angelican England.
FYI: Jesus would be offended by Christmas because he was NOT BORN ON DECEMBER. Furthermore, the month and the date/s were chosen by some naughty Christians so that the holiday would correspond with the celebration of the Roman God Saturn and/or the winter solstice that was CELEBRATED BY PAGANS. (Look it up)
A horrendous slap and past job with the purpose tricking the pagans into converting to Christianity quickly and easily. This is something that would deeply upset JEHOVAH (also known as The Lord or God) AND JESUS. Imagine, celebrating Jesus birthday on the same day that other pagan gods are celebrated… it's disrespectful!
Why not pick a neutral day? I think y'all would be better off celebrating it on Halloween, at least that would be more historically accurate.
This is so disheartening to so many of us who have embraced the Christmas story in its earliest and most genuine tradition. Jesus was born of a virgin, was born in Bethlehem and three wise men from the east came to worship him as King. I find it so absurd to ban Christmas songs from certain places. I know why they do such things. It is because of the theological implications that make them uncomfortable and therefore they can bend the constitutional rights as they want and claim that they're nonreligious when in fact they are atheistic and hostile towards Christianity! I don't hate these people at all. I have compassion for them and love for them as well. I just think people need to reconsider the implications for the Christmas story and recount on how it has changed millions of lives around the world. I believe personally that they should be repulsed that one would ban such a practice only when it shakes their personal worldview.
OBAMA IS A LOOSER AND SO IS ALL HIS STAFF.
I love how people associate buying gifts for each other as celebrating Christmas. I support the Obamas' decision to not give gifts to the girls on Christmas. Maybe people will learn from this example, get away from the consumerism that Christmas has brought on, on spread some actual cheer.
Good job. Public Schools should not promote traditions. Every family is different and they should teach the tradition of their choice to their kids, if they don't want to follow traditions that's ok too. Children should not feel weird if they don't celebrate. School should concentrate in academic education and building character; I do teach my children to stant for what they believe even when their peers don't agree.
I find it odious and insulting that liberals and atheists are stripping our Christian holiday of Christmas of all of its true meaning. If they do not like it, they should leave it alone instead of trying to replace it with a shell of a holiday that is banal and meaningless. Anyone who celebrates Christmas without Jesus (like Obama is doing) is not a true Christian. Does that make sense? Think about it: Who in their right mind would fast for Ramadam without the religious aspect….who would celebrate Hannuka without celebrating the eight days of the lamp burning, the miracle of God. You cannot cut the religion out of a religous holiday without looking a fool or making a mockery of someones religion.
And by the way, in this country we have the right to free practice of religion. We do NOT have the right to freedom from offence at the sight of other religions, so all of you liberal progressives can shove it. And oh, Merry Christmas!
Christmas is a Christian holiday, of course. Different people celebrate different holidays, but for GOD’S sake, don’t take Christ out of this season! If you don’t celebrate Christmas, Hunakkuh, or anything this holiday season.. let that be your own business! I am a Christian, and I am tired of us ( as Christians ) having to keep our faith quiet because someone who doesn’t believe might get offended. What happened to One Nation Under God?? Leave our Christmas trees alone, leave our nativity scenes alone, and if you don’t like it, don’t look at it. That is just my opinion. This is a very special holiday, and I NEVER want to see it change. Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Christians think liberals are close minded? This country was not founded by Christians; it was founded by Deists for your information. Deism is the belief that while there is a God, he is not involved in the current world. Our founding fathers were trying to create a nation for religious toleration which means ALL religions should be accepted and represented. And by the way, the line in the Pledge of Allegiance “One nation, Under God” was added nearly 60 years after its original creation, after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus (a Catholic organization) a true example of religious arrogance. With the first amendment decreeing the separation of church and state and Obama living in a home that’s not private property but paid for by the people, it’s no wonder he has a tough time figuring out which decorations to put up. No matter what, he will offend someone. Apparently being American now means trying to change everyone to one view, Christianity. In order for our judicial system to work, the minority has to be represented. John Adams proved this when he defended the men responsible for the Boston Massacre! So please understand that while Christmas trees are great, the representation for decorations should be all or none. In order to function as the America that the Founding Fathers envisioned and fought for, toleration, open-mindedness and respect must be understood and practiced.
It's Chrsitmas day…it's time for the Republican taliban to tell us how to celebrate the holiday….BAH HUMBUG…Guess what, even our president has freedom of religion…GET OVER IT !!
This idiot must not know the difference between Church and State.
You write "Unlike almost all Americans—including atheists—the Obamas do not give their children Christmas gifts. We know this because Barack bragged about this last year to People magazine. So it should come as no big surprise that he and his wife would like to neuter Christmas in the White House."
That's absolute genius. Xmas is really about buying gifts to give to people. Exactly Jesus' intent. It's the one true way to show you really care about them and Jesus at the same time.
Please continue your good work. You make extreme Christians look very, very dumb and irrelevant.
The problem is that Obama lied about being a Christian, just as he lied about so many other things. He claimed to be a Christian. He lied when he said that. That is something that should not be ignored or forgotten.
He is not a trustworthy person. He is unfit to be president. He is incompetent as a leader. He is a liar. He is dishonest.
Shannon said: "Deism is the belief that while there is a God, he is not involved in the current world."
George Washington's well-documented feelings on the matter falsify the above claim. He spoke quite clearly and quite often about his conviction that Providence was intervening on behalf of the American colonies.
"Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, accused the president of trying to “neuter” Christmas.
“Unlike almost all Americans—including atheists—the Obamas do not give their children Christmas gifts. We know this because Barack bragged about this last year to People magazine. So it should come as no big surprise that he and his wife would like to neuter Christmas in the White House. That’s their natural step—to ban the public display of Christian symbols. Have any doubts? Last April, Georgetown University was ordered to put a drape over the name of Jesus as a condition of the president speaking there.
If the Obamas want to deprive their children of celebrating Christmas, that is their business. It is the business of the public to hold them accountable for the way they celebrate Christmas in the White House. We know one thing for sure: no other administration ever entertained internal discussions on whether to display a nativity scene in the White House.”
Nice to see the President of the Catholic League take a stand!
I don’t know why any one would be surprised that the asshole Obama is averse to Cristmas .He is not christian.
I am not offended when I see christmas decor or any other festive decor. I believe everyone has the right to celebrate the way they would like. As a christian I do not celebrate christmas because it is not Christ related but I am not offended by others who do. Everyone is so easily offended these days. Everyone needs to relax and enjoy the freedoms that this land affords them. Besides this celebration only lasts a few weeks until the frenzy of material bliss is reached.
Laurelle, I agree with you on the history of Christmas. It is ashame that people do not even know history these days. Christmas is not truely christ related. Some organization decided long ago to slap a made up christian term (christmas) on a pagen holiday and say now I pronounce it good and holy. LOL. God must be truely offended. If you know the Bible than you know that his birth was near the end of summer while it was still warm enough for shepards to be out in the fields all night with their flocks. In the winter they would seek shelter for their flocks.
I didn't trust this man (B. Obama) from the first time I saw him, and listened to his shouting, To this day, he is still in campaign mode…..trying to prove what? The people are rapidly seeing right thru all his Socialistic plans for this country.
God help us all………just "REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER"….I certainly will.
and the pres. says he's not a muslum
You got that right. An America Hating, Atheist, Muslim thats what happened!!!
poor Bob. He does not quite know how to think for himself. Hey Bob, read the obvious!! This man hates us all, including you-Bob
Wow.. I'm saved my friend and my spirit tells me Obama is but another pawn in a long line. You need to hop out of your facet and see the whole diamond.
Please go back to your comic books. (a) Obama is a Christian and to question his faith because of his name is childish; (b) Why in the world would someone who was "American hating" deign to step into a position to inherit two wars, a financial meltdown, a disgraced stature internationally and the cockroaches of 8-years of corruption? Could it be that he actually loves America enough to put his body on the line to try to clean it up; (c) It would be difficult to be both a Muslim and an Atheist at the same time; and (d) There ARE other religions and belief systems in the world, and in this country — Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Quakers, Brethern, Mollocans, etc. — and though they may not be just like you, they deserve as much respect as those of us who call ourselves Christians do. My 6 year old has a more sophisticated view of the world than you do.
betsy__when you say bob doesn't know how to think for himself..i take that to mean that he doesn't think like you..____as for obama hating us all…i wish i had that gift to see into others' souls as you plainly do…__such a gift