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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i agree with Brit a lot on this subject. having worked in daycare it pissed me off to no end we could teach them everything about Santa and Christmas trees, but nothing about God or Jesus' birth. In school history classes you can learn just about every religion on earth BUT Christianity. something is wrong with that. if you are going to say NO personal or religious beliefs then outlaw ALL of them. Santa included. or let us show them EVERYTHING we can about all the different ways to celebrate Christmas season and get over it. if people don't like it, don't participate, but don't make everyone else feel glum and horrible for their beliefs or celebrations. i mean it's like on "Outsourced" he doesn't go over there to India and tell them he's offended by all their holidays the same as they don't get all upset that he celebrates his holiday from the USA. we need to learn that it's OK to be who we are no matter what that is and accept all things from all sides. don't rule out or abbolish someone's beliefs unless they are causing physical harm to someone else or totally illegal and unethical...nothing about Christmas and Jesus IMO can become unethical and dangerous or hazardous to others so why worry about being politically correct. let's just celebrate and enjoy it.

and one more thing. i HATE the Xmas thing. that's the rudest thing a person can do is to completely remove Christ's name from the word and X him out of it. it's his birthday. you wouldn't call George Washington's Birthday X-day would you?

I can't speak for other states, but in New York State Christianity is taught in World History and Geography along with the other religions. This is a mandatory course that all students take that stresses world cultures. Think about the wars that have happened historically. Weren't many of them fought because we don't understand other cultures? The teachings of Jesus are taught in a public school, as well as the teachings of Buddha, Muhammad, and many other religious figures. I don't think most people are asking anyone not to celebrate one's holiday.