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7. You're not a Christian, but you find the OP's post offensive? Why? nt.

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Mon Dec 24, 2012, 10:42 AM

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THE TRUTH ABOUT "CHRISTMAS": The season was CO-OPTED by the Christians. Let me explain: [View all] RBInMaine Dec 2012 OP

Yes, this is what I have found out to be true also. Happy Solstice everyone! byeya Dec 2012 #1

I am not a Christian, but i find your post offensive, especially on Christmas Eve. nt darkangel218 Dec 2012 #2

No, this is the PERFECT time. I am offended by you being offended by the TRUTH. RBInMaine Dec 2012 #5

Why? Sekhmets Daughter Dec 2012 #6

You're not a Christian, but you find the OP's post offensive? Why? nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #7

Because this is the time to be happy and celebrate with our loved ones darkangel218 Dec 2012 #19

some of us are able to do both Viva_La_Revolution Dec 2012 #25

If it should be about accepting one another, why are so many religious people not accepting of Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #26

The OP is just basic world history about the ebb and flow of various cultures and religions... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #31

that was the point! treestar Dec 2012 #36

if that was meant to be ironic and funny KurtNYC Dec 2012 #11

... SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #14

I did soften a bit of the language, but as Dickens wrote, TRUTH LIVES. This post is a GIFT to those RBInMaine Dec 2012 #15

You could've held posting that "truth" at least few days after Christmas. darkangel218 Dec 2012 #20

The only one making this divisive seems to be you. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #22

We have dealt with enough lately, why not just celebrate, darkangel218 Dec 2012 #23

You have a mouse in your pocket? Viva_La_Revolution Dec 2012 #27

Whatever, carry on. darkangel218 Dec 2012 #29

I never said I wasn't a Christian. Viva_La_Revolution Dec 2012 #35

You should direct your anger to the Christians that are ready to fight over this at the drop of a dbackjon Dec 2012 #39

So far i havent met any who got upset when i wished them Happy Holidays. nt darkangel218 Dec 2012 #40

Yes, the truth is quite offensive. cleanhippie Dec 2012 #21

Today is not about " this was my holiday, you stole it from me " darkangel218 Dec 2012 #24

So when the religious draw a line in the sand like Prop 8....they say 'you are not like us, we are Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #28

You realize, don't you, that truth like that Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #3

You mean like the CHRISTIAN Spanish Inquisition? Or the CHRISTIAN Crusades? RBInMaine Dec 2012 #17

Okay. HappyMe Dec 2012 #4

I believe you are wrong. I'm pretty sure the ancients enjoyed the strong aluminum pole and.. BlueJazz Dec 2012 #8

If Christmas was about trees you'd be right. It's not. rug Dec 2012 #9

You don't get it. The SEASON is about an ARRAY of traditions CO-OPTED by "Christmas." Trees are RBInMaine Dec 2012 #12

I do get it. It's a significant religious holiday that's been adapted around the world. rug Dec 2012 #18

Festivus... orwell Dec 2012 #10

And Santa is Odin! Bonobo Dec 2012 #13

I know someone who doesn't celebrate Christmas because it's too pagan. Brickbat Dec 2012 #16

Only when trying to fight bullying with more bullying. Festivito Dec 2012 #30

Now the Easter Bunny is definately Christian. I draw the line at the Easter Bunny! byeya Dec 2012 #32

All those "offended" are hilarious! JNelson6563 Dec 2012 #33

You appear to mistake the conscious decision of co-opting a thing LanternWaste Dec 2012 #34

The Romans made conscious decisions to co-opt other religions ALL THE TIME truebluegreen Dec 2012 #37

The facts, as you have recounted Bohunk68 Dec 2012 #38

They repurposed it. Igel Dec 2012 #41

Locking. aikoaiko Dec 2012 #42