Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Jesus is no myth

Those who have no knowledge of the reason for the season, are those who apparently want to celebrate the 'holiday' absent the recognition that the day deserves.   Meanwhile, the rest of us know the reason for the season and we will celebrate it by recognizing that the sharing of Christmas is about the birth of Christ and not some commercialized holiday who's sole purpose is to generate revenue for the greedy.

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Just as midtown Manhattan comes alive with Christmas cheer, festive window displays and Salvation Army bell ringers trying to channel holiday generosity to the needy, an atheist group has a message for the masses teeming into Times Square: Jesus is a myth.
With a picture of Santa Claus above another image of Jesus Christ, the sign, sponsored by New Jersey-based American Atheists, urges passersby to "Keep the Merry!" and "Dump the Myth!" Attacks on Christianity from the group have become routine, and in the bustling heart of America's busiest city, most folks don't even waste a shrug on the sign. But some took notice, and did not approve.
“It’s a damn shame. It’s an insult,” said Anthony White, 41, a of Jersey City, N.J. said. “Why did they have to put that up?”
David Silverman, president of American Atheists, had an answer, though not one likely to please the faithful.
“It’s a damn shame. It’s an insult.”
- Anthony White, Jersey City man
“Most Christians are really atheists who feel trapped in their family’s religion," Silverman told FoxNews.com. "They need not be Christian to enjoy the holiday season.”

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