To say 'Merry Christmas' in public is not politically correct because of the apparent Christian meaning. Apparently, 'Happy Holidays' is better, despite the word 'holy' in this phrase. Freedom of religion as well as the separation of religion and politics is very important in the United States of America. Funny then, that most political analysts are certain that George W. Bush won his second term as the President due to his Christian believes and values. After all, 75% of all Americans are Christian.
I just think it's funny that Bush was voted as President because of his prayers for the American people but that he can't wish everyone a 'Merry Christmas'. Instead, he wished everyone 'Happy Holidays' in his year-end press conference.
Happy New Year! (I wonder if that is politically correct considering that some cultures use a different calendar.)
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maybe 75% are 'religious' but I can tell you right now we're not all Christian. It's a complete misconception. people say their christians when they're really catholics, there are also mormons, and Christ Scientists, and a lot more, but we are Not nearly 75% Christians. There is also the fact that people who have gone to church maybe 5 times in their life say, 'ya, i guess I'm a christian'. Saying that 75% of the united states population is Christian is a Massive generalization.
Here is the reference I used to define 'Christian':
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_defn.htm
And something about religious identification in the U.S.:
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_prac2.htm
I'm sorry Mr. Anonymous but Mormons are Christians and I am offended that my freedom of religion is slowly disappating. How come that all of a sudden this year 2005 people are getting all politically correct. Its such crap especially the fact that Christmas and traditions have been around before Jesus even was born... Why is is that a minority such as those that don't celebrate anything are the ones who are making the decisions why is it that the majority isn't being heard?
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