Merry Christmas 2011

Regardless of what ANYONE tells you, there is only one reason for Christmas.


Christ Mass. It is a time we have set aside to remember and honor the Birth of THE Christ, Jesus.

1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
Matthew 2

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2

MERRY CHRISTMAS! To all of you and to your families. May you have a Happy and Healthy Holiday.
Peter

IWA For Sunday 121811

Can you explain to me what Christmas means?

Hey folks

Christ - Mass The day we have set aside to Remember Jesus the Christ. Period. To Worship the Birth of Our Lord Jesus THE Christ. Christmas IS a Holy Day. Can someone tell me what the Holiday Christmas is? The Commercialization of Christmas. The Holiday Season is, in essence, the hijacking of the Holy Day Christmas. Jesus turned into Santa. A Tree replaced the Cross. We decided that going out and spending ourselves into debt to spoil those we love during this Season is a GOOD thing.

So? Businesses took advantage of all this. This is why you go into Box Stores and Malls following Thanksgiving, you hear Jiggle Bells and see Christmas Decorations all over the place. It's all about MONEY.

This reminds me of a Conversation I had on the Radio with Rich Stevens of, well, The Conversation with Rich Stevens over at 850 WFTL. He was upset that in the Station, all he saw everywhere he looked was Christmas Decorations. Problem as he sees it, is that like 90 percent of the People who work in the Studio Building are Jewish, and all that they had up was one Menorah in the Lobby. I called in and told him he should feel too bad about it. They just haven't found a way to Commercialize Hanukkah yet. When they do, then he will see Hanukkah stuff all over the place as well. My point was that it really is not a compliment, or promotion of Jesus, it's GREED. At lease most see Hanukkah for what it is still. They leave it alone to those who observe it.

But even with all this, we can not forget that the WHOLE reason for the Season IS Christ. There would be no Holy, aka, Holiday Christmas, if it were NOT for Jesus THE Christ. So for those of us who WILL continue to Celebrate the HOLY Day Christmas, and share with some that may not even understand the REASON for it, the TRUE Meaning, we WILL keep Christ in Christmas.

Herein lays the problem for those of little Minds. They just can't allow others to see things different than them. The Ignorance of these imbeciles and close minded Fools are on full Display, shining as brightly as the White House Christmas Tree, every year, this time of year.

Today's Idiot of the Week is no different. He is Andrew Seidel, of the Freedom from Religion Foundation in Wisconsin. What is his issue in Wisconsin? Uh, nothing. His issue is with a little Town in NJ called Pitman. Now I told you this story, I'm sure some of you had little doubt that this was our Winner this Week. It's not even in his town. Or State even. Here is a reminder who this Idiot is.

Some unnamed residents who live in Pitman and who believe the sign that hangs across Main Street violates the Constitution, contacted the Freedom from Religion Foundation in Wisconsin that promotes separation of church and state. The group’s consultant told Eyewitness News by phone that they've asked the town to remove the sign.

Sorry, in my opinion, this is complete BS. If someone doesn't like the sign that has been there for like 45 years, they THEY should speak up and make themselves known. THEY can explain to the MAJORITY of Residence of Pitman who have no problem with it, what the damage and or harm it is causing them.

We will leave aside the FACT that the CONSTITUTION does NOT prevent ANYONE from ANYWHERE from practicing their FREEDOM OF Religion. That actually includes STATES that CHOSE to allow Religious Symbols from being displayed. The Constitution PREVENTS the FEDERAL Government from interfering in STATES RIGHTS and FREEDOM OF not FROM, Religion. But of course this Idiot probably believes it does contain the Wall of Separation. {Sigh}

“It’s a group endorsing religion over a public right of way,” said Andrew Seidel, the group’s constitutional consultant.

That has no clue what the Constitution actually SAYS.

The Freedom from Religion Foundation says they will look for private property in Pitman now to hang their sign, which reads:

“At this season of the Winter Solstice, may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds,” said Seidel.

Why not ask one of those "unnamed Residents" permission to post the Sign on THEIR Property. I actually hope that you DO get permission to put up your Religiously Bigoted, Hate filled, Ignorant Sign. It will show people just how ignorant YOU and People LIKE you truly are. I agree with...

Anna Dora Shipley said the sign has been hung every Christmas in the 45 years she’s been here. She doesn’t like the Foundation’s sign but says they have a right to put it up.

“Just don’t take mine down,” said Shipley.

Hey if we are going to be honest, and tell people the TRUTH and share the Reason for the Season, then lets be honest and tell people the TRUTH that there really are Ignorant Little Minded People out there that HATE other People's Freedoms.

Congratulations Andrew Seidel, you are without a doubt, the Idiot of the Week. Just another in the long line of Idiots that THINK they are more Intelligent than anyone else and that others should actually CARE what you think. May I be the first to say to you Sir, well, I doubt I'm the first, SCREW OFF. Oh, and Merry Christmas. {Smile}
Peter

Sources:
CBS Philly - ‘Keep Christ In Christmas’ Sign Stirs Controversy In South Jersey Town
December 13, 2011 5:52 PM By Robin Rieger

Merry Christmas

The REAL Reason for the Season.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
To all of you and to your families.
May you have a Happy and Healthy Holiday.
Peter

DLA for Sunday 121210

The reason for the Season.

Hey folks,

Regardless of what ANYONE tells you, there is only one reason for Christmas. Christ Mass. It is a time we have set aside to remember and honor the Birth of THE Christ, Jesus.

1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

Matthew 2

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2

So if it were not for Christ, Jesus, we would not be calling it Christmas. We would not be celebrating it at all for the most part.

Point TWO.

There is NO WALL OF SEPARATION of Church and State. NONE. It is NOT in the Constitution. Not now, nor ever. So whenever you hear someone repeat that, you know that they are ignorantly incorrect, or outright lying to you. You can put whatever, where ever you want. You can celebrate and practice your Faith, anywhere and anytime. There is NO Freedom FROM Religion. There is Freedom OF Religion.

So whenever a person comes out and says they must either represent all Religions or none is a mere cop out. Of course you cannot represent all Religions. No one could. So do nothing, they call this fair in the name of the First Amendment. Truth is, most that argue this point, is ANTI-Christian to begin with. But they fear the Law and other insane Godless people. So they may put up a Menorah, Kwanzaa Candle Holder, and now even more than anything else, a Crescent Moon, But NOT anything Christian.

Every Year around this time, this becomes crystal clear. In Boca Raton, their fear of the Law {Not really a Law} and Insane ANTI-Christians, is on full display. According to WPBF, ABC, News 25 - Pastor Resurrects Boca Raton Christmas Controversy

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Local pastor Mark Boykin claimed Thursday that the Boca Raton City Hall has marginalized the Christian faith by neglecting to include a Christmas creche in the building's holiday decorations.

The City Hall is lit up in Christmas decorations, including a menorah and a Christmas tree, which led Boykin, a pastor at the Church for All Nations, to claim discrimination against the Christian faith.

“We feel like we have been marginalized, and we feel like they have not given any credibility to the Christian faith,” Boykin said.

They haven't. Christianity is the only Religion that seems to be open season all year. They can deny your Rights, call you names, and even restrict your Freedoms. But take, oh say, Islam, that wants to Kill as many of us as possible and destroy Israel, You better not even think about drawing a Cartoon, telling a joke, or oppose their EXTREME Views at all. You will be in trouble.

Boykin said adding a creche to the Christmas display at City Hall is the only way to represent the Christian faith.

“A manger, or a creche, is venerated around the world. It is an icon to most people, whether they are in Bethlehem or Boca Raton. Everyone sees that as a sacred symbol,” Boykin said.

Boykin and 60 of his followers will gather at City Hall on Friday afternoon to make a formal request for a creche to be added to the display.

Last year, Boykin also lobbied to get a nativity scene placed beside the menorah at the city library.

City officials, meanwhile, said, "The City of Boca Raton celebrates the holiday season by having displays in the lobbies of public buildings in a manner consistent with Supreme Court and other judicial rulings."

Which is complete BS. What the Chickens in Boca City Government is going on here is this.

In the 1989 ruling Allegheny vs. ACLU, the U.S. Supreme Court found that a Nativity scene on the staircase of the Allegheny County Courthouse was unconstitutional because it essentially promoted a religion, but that the combined display of a menorah with a Christmas tree at Pittsburgh's City County Building did not endorse either the Christian or Jewish faith. The court found the joint display simply acknowledged that both Christmas and Hanukkah are part of the same wintertime holiday season, which was largely considered secular in U.S. society.

That is also COMPLETE BS. There would be no Christmas without Christ. There would be no "Holiday" Season at all. Sorry. Then to say that it's OK to have a Menorah because it does not represent the Jewish FAITH? Really? What Moron thought this one up. Well, I guess the same one that decided a Christmas Tree Represented Christianity. You know what they say about the Wisdom of the World? Pure Foolishness.

Congratulation Pastor Mark Boykin, for having the courage to stand up and say, the Reason for the Season is NOT a Christmas Tree, and Enough with the Discrimination of Christians, you ARE the Winner of the Display of Logic Award for Today, December 12, 2010. I'll tell you what, I wish more Christians Sued. Everyone, for ANY reason. We would see an end to the open Discrimination and the marginalizing of the Christian Faith.
Peter

Sources:
WPBF, ABC, News 25 - Pastor Resurrects Boca Raton Christmas Controversy
Sun Sentinel- Christian group demands Boca Raton display Nativity scene

Green Christmas for My Liberal Friends.

Since the Holiday is about Love and Sharing.

Hey folks,

Christmas is right around the corner, and this goes out in the Spirit of the Season. The Spirit of coming together and sharing love. I'm being serious here. You do not have to follow these "Green Tips" if you chose not to, but I find some of them pretty interesting. So no sarcasms, or put downs here. Truly just tips for my Greenie Friends at Christmas Time.

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Tips for an Eco-Conscious Holiday PR Newswire

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 26, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It was Bing Crosby who immortalized a white Christmas in his 1942 hit single, but these days more and more eco-conscious consumers are dreaming of a green Christmas instead. If you're looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint this holiday season, consider these tips from Dedee DeLongpre Johnston, director of sustainability at Wake Forest University.

*Use Sustainable Gift Wrap: Consider saving and re-using holiday wrapping paper just as your grandmother once did. Or wrap your gifts in pretty fabric that can be used for other purposes. "In my family, we re-gift gift bags again and again," DeLongpre Johnston says. "Pillowcases can also make pretty gift wraps if done right."

*Decorate with Energy-Efficient Lighting: While many people still use standard incandescent holiday bulbs, decorative LED lights are now available in a variety of holiday shapes and colors. In addition to having a much longer life span than standard lights, LEDs also reduce fire risks because they stay cool to the touch. "This would be one of the areas where you might spend a little more upfront, but save in the long run," DeLongpre Johnston says. Want to be even greener? Use light-sensor timers to turn your lights on and off.

*Give Consumable Gifts: Most Americans don't need any more stuff or as DeLongpre Johnston points out we're all "stuffed out." So consider giving the gift of services instead, or goods that can be consumed. Some ideas include massages, pedicures, tickets to sporting events, gift certificates for restaurants and other similar pampering treats. Other options would be to give consumable gifts that keep on giving all year long like a membership to a Wine of the Month Club or a monthly delivery of seasonal fruits grown locally. Says DeLongpre Johnston: "It doesn't mean you have to be any less generous."

*Make a Donation in Someone's Name: If someone has a passion in life, giving to an organization that supports their cause can be very meaningful. Whether you donate a flock of chicks to support a hungry family through Heifer International or fund the planting of trees through American Forest, you will be giving a gift that gives back and helps preserve the environment at the same time.

*Give the Gift of Time: Schedule time to get together with friends and family for cookie exchanges or other meaningful holiday events. "We do have the ability as individuals and families to bring whatever intention to this season that we want," DeLongpre Johnston says. "So we can share meals and share time with one another, and if we'd like to give each other gifts, we can do that too."

*Treecycle: If you have a cut tree, check with your local municipality to find out when they will pick it up for recycling. Fortunately, you'll be in good company. More than 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year, but more than 90 percent are being recycled for mulch or chipped and used in parks and other public spaces.

This news release was issued on behalf of Newswise(TM). For more information, visit http://www.newswise.com.

SOURCE Wake Forest University

Like I said, no sarcasms, digs, nor put downs. Happy Holidays to all my OPNers out there.
Peter

MERRY CHRISTMAS

The REAL Reason for the Season.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
To all of you and to your families.
May you have a Happy and Healthy Holiday.
Peter

Merry Christmas To All

Merry Christmas, happy Holidays to all. Wishing you nothing but the best this Holiday Season, and all the year through.

Sincerely,

Peter, Laura and of course, Joshua.