Holiday message: Atheists dub Jesus a 'myth' on Times Square billboard

[Bradical79]

219. I don't see how someone who is not hostile toward atheists would suddenly be filled with rage.

Of course some who are already hostile to atheists will become more hostile. That's the natural reaction of simple minded intellectual cowards when someone they don't like exercises their freedom of speech to try and give their viewpoint equal exposure.

I'm also not seeing what's so "mean" about suggesting that mythology should be left out of holiday celebrations. I don't necessarily agree, but it doesn't feel like any kind of attack.

Anyway, I actually like some of the Christmas mythology (both the Christian and rebranded non-Christian myths and traditions). Santa Claus, stockings hung over the fireplace, decorated tree and lights, elves, angels, and other mythological magical critters... it's all part of my holiday celebrations. Being with family and exchanges a few gifts are enjoyable to me too. So though I see they are trying to communicate how unimportant Jesus is to enjoying the holiday, I feel they missed their mark a bit with the message.