Now Atheists Want to Join In Christmas Displays

As we have noted before, atheism is a religion of its own. After numerous attacks on Christian displays during the National Holiday celebrating the birth of Christ, and numerous lawsuits attempting to ban that expression....I guess some are embracing the moto "if you can't beat em', join em.

An atheistic sign is included in the state Capitol's holiday display that includes a holiday tree and a Christian nativity scene. The sign, a new addition this year, is sponsored by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. The sign reads, "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."

Annie Laurie Gaylor, foundation co-president, said in a prepared statement that the sign is a reminder of the "real reason for the season, the winter solstice." The solstice, on Dec. 21 this year, is the shortest day of the year.

Exactly! I'm sure most Americans agree that the real reason for the season is to celebrate the shortest day of the year! I know that is why my parents and family exchange gifts and read from the nativity story every year. Perhaps the Freedom from Religion Foundation thought they would evoke controversy from this and cries from the Christian majority so they could turn around and call them hypocrites. Not going to happen. Most Christians actually support free speech, unlike the Freedom from Religion Foundation. I especially encourage speech from self righteous, condescending atheists that further hurt their cause.

Keli wrote:
Exactly! I'm sure most Americans agree that the real reason for the season is to celebrate the shortest day of the year!

bmd wrote:

Keli wrote:
Exactly! I'm sure most Americans agree that the real reason for the season is to celebrate the shortest day of the year!

It makes a lot more sense to celebrate the days starting to get longer than that whole virgin birth myth.

BTW,
Some friends of mine got married on the winter solstice because it was the longest night of the year.

bmd wrote:

Keli wrote:
Exactly! I'm sure most Americans agree that the real reason for the season is to celebrate the shortest day of the year!

It makes a lot more sense to celebrate the days starting to get longer than that whole virgin birth myth.

BTW,
Some friends of mine got married on the winter solstice because it was the longest night of the year.

Keli wrote:
Who cares if atheists celebrate the days getting longer?

Keli wrote:That is not what the atheistic displays say. Instead, they are an attack on the beliefs of others.

Keli wrote:(Just as your chimp avatar is not a scientific statement--it is a slap at Christians!)

Keli wrote:Yadda...yadda...yadda...

bmd wrote:

Keli wrote:
Who cares if atheists celebrate the days getting longer?

That's what the original celebration was all about. It must have been pretty scary for the ancients to see the days get shorter and shorter. Once the days started getting longer, a celebration was in order (even if warm whether was still several months away). Of course, early thumpers probably saw their opportunity and took credit for "saving" everyone from the days getting even shorter and shorter.

Keli wrote:That is not what the atheistic displays say. Instead, they are an attack on the beliefs of others.

Here's an idea: Don't insist on using public property and public funds to spread your B.S., and atheists won't insist on pointing out that it IS B.S.

Keli wrote:(Just as your chimp avatar is not a scientific statement--it is a slap at Christians!)

I've yet to see a serious refutation of the point it makes. Are you telling me that Jesus wasn't a man?

Keli wrote:Yadda...yadda...yadda...

Phelps is one of your fellow thumpers. He's neither an atheist, nor a scientist. But, he is (gasp!!!) a Baptist!

Armon Ayers wrote:

He's a Baptist?

bmd wrote:

Armon Ayers wrote:

He's a Baptist?

Yup. He one of yours. Proud of your fellow Baptist thumper?

bmd wrote:Don't act stupid, preacher. Oh, that's right -- it's no act. Sorry.

bmd wrote:

Keli wrote:
Exactly! I'm sure most Americans agree that the real reason for the season is to celebrate the shortest day of the year!

It makes a lot more sense to celebrate the days starting to get longer than that whole virgin birth myth.

BTW,
Some friends of mine got married on the winter solstice because it was the longest night of the year.

Aaron wrote:
It doesn't matter what they celebrated thousands of years ago dick...yadda...yadda...yadda

Aaron wrote:You didn't answer the question BOB.

If you don't believe in the birth of Jesus Christ that is celebrated by 75% of Americans who are Christians and joined by millions of Christians around the world, why would you celebrate Christmas?

Now be a good boy and answer the courteous man's questions BOB!!!

Aaron wrote:You know BOB, for such a smart fellar, you're just not very bright, are you?

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So why is it your non-believing dumb ass wants to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ?

If you don't believe in the birth of Jesus Christ that is celebrated by 75% of Americans who are Christians .............................

ziggy wrote:

If you don't believe in the birth of Jesus Christ that is celebrated by 75% of Americans who are Christians .............................

They are? How do we know they are?

bmd wrote:

Aaron wrote:You know BOB, for such a smart fellar, you're just not very bright, are you?

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So why is it your non-believing dumb ass wants to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ?

When you come across this BOB person, perhaps you should ask her/him. Unless, of course, he/she goes the way of all imaginary friends as one grows up. Oops, forgot! There's little chance of that with you. Isn't there?

Now. If you wish to ask me a question, then go ahead and ask. But, unless you address your question to me, specifically, I must demur.

Aaron wrote:

ziggy wrote:

If you don't believe in the birth of Jesus Christ that is celebrated by 75% of Americans who are Christians .............................

They are? How do we know they are?

How do we know you are a male Ziggy?

Or a Caucasian?

Or even a human.

SamCogar wrote:

Aaron, ...... pleeeeeezzzzeeee ... give it up.

The initials "bmd" does not represent a person's name.

The poster of said "bmd" originally posted under the screen name of "BioMecDude".

The "Bio" refers to Biology, ...... but I don't remember or I never figured out what the "Mec" meant. The "Dude" part is self-explanitory.

"bmd" is a Biology Professor ..... and that is why he really "struts his stuff" when that subject is mentioned or discussed.

Aaron, course now I disagree with some of his "strutting" because in those cases he is only mimicking unproven accusations. It is the PC thingy for him to do, ya know. Anything otherwise may prove quite dangerous to his extended tenure ...... and he would be out on his arse looking for another job. He will probably deny that ..... but I know better.

Higher Education has strict "peer rules" that one must follow or their ass is grass.

Armon Ayers wrote:

bmd wrote:

Keli wrote:
Exactly! I'm sure most Americans agree that the real reason for the season is to celebrate the shortest day of the year!

It makes a lot more sense to celebrate the days starting to get longer than that whole virgin birth myth.

BTW,
Some friends of mine got married on the winter solstice because it was the longest night of the year.

When I, a Frenchman, was married to the lovely and gracious Agent 99--it did not matter how long the days and nights were. We made love for weeks. Are all atheists wimps?