Taking Jesus Out of Christmas
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Removing Jesus from Christmas: A Growing Trend
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Summary:
Efforts to present an inclusive holiday season have led many in politics, academia, and society to dilute the religious significance of Christmas, often suppressing its true meaning?"the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Surprisingly, even some liberal Christians support this trend.
Keywords:
Jesus, Christmas
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In recent years, secular influences have increasingly challenged the traditional meaning of Christmas, urging a shift from "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays." This movement extends to renaming the Christmas tree as a "holiday tree" and removing nativity scenes depicting Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Even President Bush once removed "Merry Christmas" from his annual cards, opting for political correctness. Major retail stores also hesitate to use "Merry Christmas," fearing they might offend non-Christians, despite 80-85% of Americans still identifying as Christians. This leaves a small minority?"15-20%?"as atheists, agnostics, or followers of other faiths.
In an attempt to accommodate this minority, many political, academic, and social figures are distancing Christmas from its religious roots?"the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. Shockingly, even liberal Christians are joining this secular camp.
Appearing on various media platforms, these individuals argue that traditional Christians overreact, advocating for a separation of church and state and suggesting that faith should remain private, removed from public life.
In response, Christians have mobilized to confront these secular forces, achieving some victories in court and in educational systems attempting to erase Christianity.
For clarity, "secular" is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "worldly, profane, relating to worldly things rather than religious; not sacred or religious, temporal." Another term, "secular humanism," is described as opposition to religious ideas in state functions, particularly education, ignoring religious beliefs. This movement is expected to grow in prominence.
According to biblical predictions about end-time events preceding Jesus' second coming, moral decline will be evident as people prioritize self-interest, pride, and material pleasures over divine love. Scripture suggests some will adopt "doctrines of demons."
The secular agenda, with its rejection of God, seems to embody a doctrine at odds with spiritual teachings. It extends to judges, educators, professors, and politicians seeking to eliminate God from public life, challenging the presence of the Bible and Ten Commandments in civic spaces.
Alarmingly, many students lose their faith in God during their college years, influenced by secular teachings. Without a strong Christian foundation, they become susceptible to professors who promote self-reliance and reject the need for divine guidance.
Interestingly, secularists rarely target other religious beliefs or holidays with the same vigor. These other religions are not perceived as threats. Christianity, by contrast, is seen as challenging because it calls humanity to recognize sinfulness and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ.
Secularists resist being labeled sinners and reject the need for redemption through Christ. Desiring unchecked freedom, they seek autonomy from moral absolutes and divine accountability.
This is why the attack on Christianity is intense and relentless. As we approach what some believe are the biblical end times, the secular movement isn’t likely to diminish; it may strengthen, eventually paving the way for an antichrist figure to rule the world in its final years.
In summary, the tension between secular and religious interpretations of Christmas reflects broader debates about faith, identity, and public life. Whether this secular trend continues to gain ground remains to be seen, but it is clear that the discourse around Christmas is as much about societal values as it is about tradition.
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