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The ACLU - Their War Against Christmas and You
Do you dare to say, in public, "Merry Christmas!" to a stranger?
Is there a Nativity scene on your front lawn?
Are you wearing anything which refers to Christmas?
If no, why not?
Christians in America face these challenges to religious liberty
after thirty years. What's next?
Challenge to Christians
The "Presidential Guidelines: Religious Expression in Public
School," issued in 1995, was drafted by the ACLU. Each right of
religious expression outlined in the Guidelines contains an
escape clause to permit anti-Christian, anti-Christmas, secular
groups such as the ACLU to sue if they do not approve of what is
being expressed. And, sue, they do.[1] What has that meant for
you, so far?
The spread of the ACLU mentality regarding Christmas is like a
cancer on the spirit of America. The ACLU, in their politically
correct war on Christmas, defines diversity as including
everyone except Christians.
Losses in the Fight for Liberty
Caving in to the ACLU's invisible tyranny, retailers have
avoided mention of the word, "Christmas," in their advertising
and displays: Best Buy, Dell, JCPenney, Kroger, Lowe's, Office
Max, Sears, Staples, Target, Walgreen, Wal-Mart,and others.[2] A
few of these retailers have, lately, changed their policy.
Also in 2005, Jackson County, Georgia school officials, on
warning from the ACLU, forbade the wearing of Christmas pins,
angels, crosses, or clothing that might refer to Christmas. The
ACLU sued a Louisiana elementary school for erecting a Nativity
display on school grounds. Last year, they sued in Rhode Island
for a Nativity scene being displayed in a city park.
Good News
Sears, Target, and, perhaps others in the last few days, along
with
Macy's and Bloomingdale's, have begun to use the word,
"Christmas," in advertising and store displays. And, the ACLU
lost the Louisiana and Rhode Island cases. But, you, the
taxpayer, paid their legal fees. More good news comes in word of
legislation being proposed in Congress to curb payments to
lawyers in Establishment cases, other than for injunctive relief.
More encouragement comes from two polls showing that 95% of
Americans observe Christmas[3], and 87% believe Nativity scenes
should be allowed in public places[4].
Looking Ahead
The ACLU shows no sign of giving up their battle to strip
America of its religious liberty. They say, point blank, they
want religion out of the public arena. What can you do? Exercise
your First Amendment rights. Do not be intimidated by the ACLU,
or any other secular, anti-Christian group trying to stifle your
free speech. Wear your Christmas pin, angel, cross, or special
clothing. Display a Nativity scene. Encourage your public
officials to permit Christmas symbols in public, and to allow
the word, "Christmas," to be used freely in public buildings,
communications, and school calendars.
Jesus Christ said, "You shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free."[5]
[1] Shroder, Jen. "How the ACLU Stole Christmas - Again."
12-10-04. BlessedCause.org. 12-09-05.
[2] USA Today. 12-02-05.
[3] Fox News/Opinion Dynamics. 2005.
[4] Fox News/Opinion Dynamics. 2003.
[5] John 8:32. New King James Version. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 1982.
About the author:
Ronald Goldwater is editor of FreedomPointNEWS.com, a Christian
conservative online news magazine. He has been a journalist for
over thirty-five years. His web address is
http://www.freedompointnews.com and email is
info@freedompointnews.com
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