tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post1018163715672230189..comments2020-06-16T04:56:08.106-07:00Comments on West Sound Politics: Ben Stein's Thoughts on ChristmasUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post-18252792328837236522012-01-02T15:30:14.116-08:002012-01-02T15:30:14.116-08:00Does no one check Snopes.com ?
White House Chri...Does no one check Snopes.com ? <br /><br />White House Christmas Trees are still Christmas Trees: http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/ornaments.aspAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post-33576451352522932322011-12-28T19:50:42.031-08:002011-12-28T19:50:42.031-08:00Pretty good editorial . One thing I notice much is...Pretty good editorial . One thing I notice much is from the people who defend PC because it is respectful . Then totally dis repect the person and beliefs of anyone that differs with their PC view . Respect what? When people only agree with you ? <br /><br />I am sure most people will say Merry Christmas to someone because they are sharing joy of the celebration , want to share that with another . Even different beliefs as Ben adheres to don't mind , it a compliment that someone wants you to be happy . <br /><br />If it bothers you , I think perhaps it says more about the fact that your not a happy person and nothing will make you happy . <br /><br /> MickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post-59990812484555190382011-12-19T16:21:21.105-08:002011-12-19T16:21:21.105-08:00Last time I checked you can pray in school as much...Last time I checked you can pray in school as much as you want. You can say Merry Christmas to anyone you want. You can have a Cristmas Tree, a Holiday Tree, a Soltice Tree, Pagan Tree, fake tree or no tree at all.<br /><br />We remain Americans, with full Liberty to worship our god, celebrate our festivals, and to ignore those that seek to divide us by inventing controversy where none exist.<br /><br />Do I want a school teacher to lead my Children in prayer, no thank you. A politician to declare what a tree is for, who cares? No thank you.<br /><br />Lots of smoke here, but no fire.Bruce Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post-40799375045170730952011-12-17T10:34:21.218-08:002011-12-17T10:34:21.218-08:00The above comment was from Mrellan HarahanThe above comment was from Mrellan HarahanLary Coppolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125497144876522764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post-24094280221646070662011-12-17T05:50:08.937-08:002011-12-17T05:50:08.937-08:00Ben Stein, how dare you make the assumption that a...Ben Stein, how dare you make the assumption that anyone who does not believe in what you or Christians define as God is a lawless reprobate with no moral or ethical standards. I am damn sick and tired of hearing this and I am sick and tired of being told that I will go to hell for my beliefs. I am also insulted that you imply that Madeline Murray O'Hare deserved to die for her beliefs, or that immorality causes someone to commit suicide. Ms. Murray-O'Hare was MURDERED. No man has the right to steal the life of another no matter what the reason. People commit suicide because they are sick--usually with depression and they have lost their hope. Suicide is a sign of very deep mental illness NOT SIN. <br />I do not classify myself as an atheist because I believe that all of us are a part of a divine spirit. According to some that means we are all gods. I can accept that. I have a very strong moral and ethical belief system. I also rarely share my beliefs with anyone outside my immediate core of close friends and family because I know my beliefs are not popular in this country and there is a real possibility I could be punished for what I believe if it were widely known. I also aspire to the beliefs of Wiccan or popularly called Witchcraft. Did you know that the #1 precept of Wiccan is "HARM NO ONE"? If you do not believe me, look it up. <br />The Christian bible says something about not judging others--how dare you judge me. Even in my own family, there are people who profess to Christianity and make a big point of it. These people walk out of church and treat their mother as if she is not even worthy of consideration or respect as a human being--their own dogs and cats get more respect. What happened to the commandment, "Love thy father and mother?"<br />Last of all, there are many people like me who quietly hide their beliefs for fear of reprisal from Christians, Jews, Muslims and other organized beliefs. You are the sinners by your own commendation. I am simply a spiritual being who has come to this place to learn the lessons for the growth and betterment of my spirit. Finally, the truth will not change no matter what you or I believe it to be.Mrellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065181735394751561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24356511.post-49684247507576171442011-12-15T05:53:37.129-08:002011-12-15T05:53:37.129-08:00Thank you Ben Stein. I wish there were more people...Thank you Ben Stein. I wish there were more people in the world like you!! May God bless you and our decaying world.Sandy NytkoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com