Christmas is supposed to be a bad time for atheists, what with all the wise men and shepherds and “Silent Night” and “Away in the Manger,” but I like the message. Love your neighbor, heal the sick, don’t be selfish, reject materialism.
Unfortunately, a counter message may be overwhelming the real Christmas message. That message--express anger, hate those who are different, screw the poor, be greedy--seems to be alive and well in America.
Even an atheist can see that second message is not in the spirit of Christmas, although it does seem to be in the spirit of many members of Congress.
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