Why would that be a problem?
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Christmas No Longer Recognized As The Birth Of Christ
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Why would that be a problem?
McBell
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I am not saying it is.
I am merely pointing out that there is in fact companies who have this policy in place.
Which is in direct contrast with the comment I replied to.
McBell
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I would hazard a guess that each company handles it differently.
Soandso
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The majority of the people that I am around and have been around do what their employees ask when it comes to the businesses of the employers. Generally how it works is they give you a reprimand, they give you a written warning, they give you days off, then they give you termination when you disobey the guidelines or rules. You calling blindly following. Well company could be sued because one refused to abide by their rules.
Know your rights: What does freedom of religion cover?
Deciding whether to say, 'Happy Holidays' or 'Merry Christmas' can be a personal choice. But for employers, government agencies, and schools, holiday activities or public displays must respect freedom of religion; otherwise, they could be held liable for discrimination.www.legalzoom.com
When it comes to some things, sure, but not when it comes to wishing someone a "Merry Christmas." Anyone can say "Merry Christmas" and no company can stop them lest they face legal action
It's not MY history -Read your history.
When Christmas was cancelled: a lesson from history
A spirit of rebellion took the people of Cromwell’s England and celebrations went ahead despite strict rules banning festivities.theconversation.com
Initially yes, such as Yule, the winter solstice of the Germanic peoples.
And even though it was the government / Parliament that banned Christmas celebrations. They still identified under Christians.
Soandso
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Handles it how?
It makes me no difference if you say Merry Christmas happy holidays or whatever.
Your assumptions are way off concerning me. Behavior like mine poof
Know your rights: What does freedom of religion cover?
Deciding whether to say, 'Happy Holidays' or 'Merry Christmas' can be a personal choice. But for employers, government agencies, and schools, holiday activities or public displays must respect freedom of religion; otherwise, they could be held liable for discrimination.
McBell
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Not really sure why it is you would think I would know how each company handles it.
Soandso
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Know your rights: What does freedom of religion cover?
Deciding whether to say, 'Happy Holidays' or 'Merry Christmas' can be a personal choice. But for employers, government agencies, and schools, holiday activities or public displays must respect freedom of religion; otherwise, they could be held liable for discrimination.
Yes, you posted this already. Where in the article does it say that corporations can force you not to wish people a Merry Christmas? Maybe I missed it and you can highlight that part for me
Sgt. Pepper
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Taking Jesus Out of Christmas - Bible Knowledge
Strong, biblical commentary on how the secular forces are trying to remove Jesus from all public walks of life, along with the Bible verses on this hot topic.www.bible-knowledge.com
Christmas a holiday for centuries celebrated as the birth of Christ - now the celebration is only about gifts, food, Santa, reindeer, snowman, elves and such. Much of society has forgotten, some of society probably don't know why Christmas was initially celebrated. A few decades ago the unbelievers and those that believed in other deities fought against the recognition of Christ and won. The words now are Happy Holidays. Very few say Merry Christmas in public places. The first five letters of the word Christmas tells us it is about Christ. Scripture tells us there will come a falling away we are witnessing the beginning.
Why does it matter to you if people who aren't Abrahamic theists don't recognize Christmas as the birth of Christ? Biblically speaking, you shouldn't judge others for it (Colossians 2:16), and people can decide for themselves about how they celebrate a holiday (Romans 14:5–6). Furthermore, there is religious freedom in the United States, and people can decide for themselves how they will celebrate Christmas or any other holiday. If you wish to include Christ in your Christmas celebration, by all means do so; however, others have a right not to include Christ in their Christmas celebration. This is religious freedom.
Soandso
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Well because you suggested it. I assumed you had examples to draw from
Sgt. Pepper
All you need is love.
Well said, in my opinion.
Hopefully I'm not writing this a second timeRead your history.
When Christmas was cancelled: a lesson from history
A spirit of rebellion took the people of Cromwell’s England and celebrations went ahead despite strict rules banning festivities.
Initially yes, such as Yule, the winter solstice of the Germanic peoples.
It's not MY history
Parliament /government / Puritans banded Christmas.
Not even for sure if Puritans considered themselves Christians in those days, since they were against the "Church" of England. Puritanism | Definition, History, Beliefs, & Facts
Puritan New England: Plymouth (article) | Khan Academy
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But I didn't know that they had banned Christmas and those countries.
And I learned that during that same time in 1659 Massachusetts which was also Puritan banned the celebration of Christmas.
And from what I've read they didn't consider themselves Christians.
McBell
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I do not know of a company that does not enforce their policies.
Perhaps you do?
I do not know, but am fairly confident that different companies have different policies on how they enforce their policies.
This is based upon my working for different companies that enforced their policies differently.
Soandso
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Name me one company that has specifically dealt with someone who wished someone a Merry Christmas. This is the policy we are talking about. Companies can ask their employees not to say Merry Christmas and say happy holidays instead, but they cannot do anything to actually enforce it
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This post was for Christians bringing awareness to those who may not know.
I have atheist choose to respond in an ANTIPOST fashion - nothing I can do to stop them and it is their right.
Just like you in this Country I have freedom of religion or non religion and of speech. You don't agree with what I said what I posted that's your business it neither takes from or give to me. Your choice is made as is mine.
Indeed you are assuming I have said nothing for you to assume as you have. This post was strictly for the awareness of Christians as well as any comment I've made now you take it as you please. That's your business. goodby
Merry Christmas!