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yes....been studying it....millions slaughtered....others died of our plagues...

Quote: Originally Posted by mat1583 There's no doubt that it's inflammatory language... ban, naughty, etc. It seems condemning to me. Well, the "naughty" part was obviously a Santa reference. I get that. But when you say "ban" that to me means, the word Christmas is not welcome in your store, period. Now if a customer says merry Christmas they can't control that, but I would imagine employees...

Quote: Originally Posted by rossid Saw "Jim Thorpe : World's Greatest Athlete" on PBS this afternoon. The school they had for Indians in Pennsylvania doomed them for failure. A lot more could be said about him, but as a success, he is an exception. Yet the story is filled with terrible treatment nonetheless. So great that Mauch Chunk changed its name.

Quote: Originally Posted by Evanescence Many of the Native Americans protest Thanksgiving as a day of mourning... They say we give thanks as it was a new beginning of our country... They say it was the beginning of the end of their people.... and.......they are right

Quote: Originally Posted by Musicdude Well, the "naughty" part was obviously a Santa reference. I get that. But when you say "ban" that to me means, the word Christmas is not welcome in your store, period. Now if a customer says merry Christmas they can't control that, but I would imagine employees are not allowed. Unless the AFA is exaggerating by using the word "ban." Like I said,...

http://www.military.com/news/article...l?ESRC=army.nl Very interesting read

Quote: Originally Posted by mat1583 Jesus seemed to consistently call out the pharisees on observing certain traditions/laws that God never intentioned/commanded. Yes, when they were putting their traditions ahead of God's commandments. What commandment am I breaking by observing Christmas?

Quote: Originally Posted by mat1583 The issue of giving back lands to the Native Americans is very complex. The lands weren't all taken by force. Some were taken by deceitful treaties. Since the 1970's Indians have been actively trying to reclaim those lands, or at least buy them back because of rightful claims that those old treaties were broken. They are even being backed by the Justice Department! Many tribes in the Northeast...

Quote: Originally Posted by mat1583 I have a general understanding of the liturgical calendar. I grew up Methodist, so it was emphasized quite a bit. I'm not sure if you were just making a general observation or if it was directed toward someone in particular. Are you boasting about the frequency at which you participate in communion or not? If you're boasting in Christ, I don't see why it should be about the frequency you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Musicdude Maybe I misunderstood then. But I wonder how these store owners would react if they knew their employees were wishing people merry Christmas. I don't know if that is a violation of the constitution now that I think about it. Doesn't an employer have the right to tell his employees how to deal with customers when they are on the clock? It depends on how the company wants to handle it. I think I...