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Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 09:06 AM Dec 2013

"War on Christmas rings hollow for some

TN evangelicals distance themselves from movement"

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20131202/NEWS06/312020034?source=nletter-top5

..."Nothing in evangelical Christian author Rachel Held Evans’ five years of blogging has gone as viral as her simple little flowchart to determine if one is being persecuted during the Christmas season.
“Did someone threaten your life, safety, civil liberties or right to worship?” it asks. No. “Did someone wish you happy holidays?” Yes.
“You are not being persecuted,” it says.

At last count, the post had attracted more than 700 comments, the vast majority in agreement with her.".....

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Berlum

(7,044 posts)
1. "But but but, it boosts ratings for my show. Whine" - Bill O. (R - Propaganda Pimp)
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 09:12 AM
Dec 2013

"And profit is a SACRED republican 'value' - smirk, sneer." - Bill O. (R-Propagandist)

Skidmore

(37,364 posts)
4. Thank you so much for the link. This is something I have been saying for years now.
Mon Dec 2, 2013, 09:21 AM
Dec 2013

I am so going to paste this link up in response to every whine I see about the Christmas war this season.

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