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In reply to the discussion: Pat Robertson Issues Dire Warning About Atheists Stealing Christmas [View all]Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)31. Oh, for shit's sake, it's not even Thanksgiving yet...
Can you save the annual "War on Christmas" until November 23? Is that so fucking hard, you freaking lunatic?
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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