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In reply to the discussion: Pat Robertson Issues Dire Warning About Atheists Stealing Christmas [View all]catbyte
(34,358 posts)11. Booga booga booga, you old fart
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Pat Robertson Issues Dire Warning About Atheists Stealing Christmas [View all]
unhappycamper
Nov 2012
OP
"Festival of Lights" is something we've celebrated. All the winter traditions are about
Voice for Peace
Nov 2012
#19
Yes, it is the Christians who stole the Winter Solstice from every tradition that came before,. .
Civilization2
Nov 2012
#78
no, the title "Christmas" is obviously Christian tradition, so you'd need to call it something else
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#46
right, just the day the church chose, as they felt a specific day was necessary, but
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#70
sounds like the religious leaders of the time thought, hey, lets put our celebration of Christ's
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#47
And...There's the first shot in this year's "War On Xmas". It's officially on!
JohnnyRingo
Nov 2012
#20
Oh, just sing Dah who dor-aze and the atheists' hearts will grow three sizes, just like every year:)
Bossy Monkey
Nov 2012
#28
Reminds me- I'll have to make sure and actually get a Festivus pole this year...
WhoIsNumberNone
Nov 2012
#37
How many know that he was in the Marine Corps during Korea-a liquor officer who delivered the booze
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#41
Well, the Puritans in America outlawed any celebration of Christmas in the 1600s. I believe there wa
amywalk
Nov 2012
#45
This dumb F'er always makes everything hostile ... they're taking this, they're taking
RKP5637
Nov 2012
#58
Too late! The corporations stole it decades ago! The corporations that Robertson supports!nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#71
Well, it doesn't really feel like Christmas until we start the war on it. n/t
cynatnite
Nov 2012
#75
What about his Jan 2012 revelation that God told him who would win the 2012 Presidential Election?
eringer
Nov 2012
#76
Why would atheists steal something they don't need? This guy never makes any sense. nt
LiberalElite
Nov 2012
#86