posted on Jan, 11 2007 @ 01:04 AM
While I do agree that people need to be more culturally sensitive, I think it has gotten entirely rediculous in certain areas.
I don't celebrate Christmas. I am not, however, offended during the holiday season if someone says "Merry Christmas" and frankly don't care if
they say that, "Happy Holidays" "Happy Solstice" or "Happy Non-Denominational and/or non-religious observation of your choice". At least
they're saying something, rather than greeting you with the typical apathetic grunt of acknoledgement.
Now the Ba Ba Rainbow sheep thing is thoroughly silly and I hope that's noticed soon
Also, I support the idea of freedom of religion. I'm not offended when someone wears a cross, or a turban or bindi or what have you. That's
entirely their religion, and their choice, and it isn't my place or anyone else's to say that they cannot exercise their freedoms.
As for the pledge of allegience, well, I have no personal stake in it, but one could point out that (as has been noted) freedom of religion can also
mean freedom FROM religion, and one should also keep in mind that not everyone worships the same god even if they ARE religious. Also of note is that
the 'Under God' bit was not originally part of the pledge, but was added in to differentiate 'us' from the 'godless commies' in the (I believe)
1950's.
(Edited twice due to lack of caffene)
[edit on 11-1-2007 by Digitalis_Purpurea]
[edit on 11-1-2007 by Digitalis_Purpurea]