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Anti-Nativity Scrooges Selective In What Gods They Toss Out Into The Cold

For decades, Santa Monica churches erected nativity scenes on municipal park land there in celebration of the Christmas season. However, the onward march to abolish the assorted foundations upon which America was built continues unabated and is now even seeming to accelerate as evidenced by increasing numbers of the able bodied voting for demagogues promising bounty the recipients did not have to lift a finger for and to solemnize with one of society’s highest recognitions relationships once considered so far beyond the boundaries of acceptability that the respectable were often too ashamed to even speak of. As such, even those trappings held over from the previous world order that brought joy and happiness to the adherents of beauty and truth must be eliminated.

In 2011, the authorization process for erecting the Nativities was altered so that many of the permits ended up going not to churches but rather to a motley assortment of unbelievers. As a result of the hassle and embarrassment, under the excuse of the necessity maintaining an unobstructed seaside view, municipal authorities decided to do away with depictive winter displays altogether.

The ultimate reason though is to deny access by any particular viewpoint by suppressing them all equally. Sort of the socialistic notion that everyone is equal because everyone is equally miserable.

Cutting edge commentary will likely focus on the here and now with how the tradition has been abolished in its entirety. However, the way the issue was handled in 2011 still gives rise to observations as pertinent today as they aptly apply to the overall tenor of the age in which we live rather than the narrow focus of a particular year which has already elapsed.

In 2011, one of the displays erected by the apostates and unregenerates read “What myths do you see? 37 million Americans know myths when they see them.” Pictured along with the slogan were images of Neptune, Santa Claus, Jesus and Satan.

Of course, the Old Deluder, the Devil himself, has no problem being depicted as a buffoonish cartoon villain since, though he has a massive ego having at one time conspired to set his throne on the mount of the congregation in his attempt to usurp the place of the Almighty. At this point in the game, he is more concerned about dragging down as many as he can with him to eternal damnation rather than to get as many as possible to swear an eternal positive affirmation to his infernal name.

Of course, especially in a place like California, it really doesn’t take all that much courage to thumb one’s nose at Christ either. After all, He was the one that admonished the insulted to turn the other cheek and those ready to call for Crusades on behalf of His name, even if not in His spirit, don’t exactly hold he sway they once did.

So shouldn’t those wanting to take a courageous stand in the name of the Great Emptiness or however else one might be inclined to depict nothing whatsoever take on a figure whose backers show a little more teeth? For instance Islam? These fanatics threatened the producers of South Park for even obscuring the view of the specific personage that was suppose to be in the bear costume.

However, it seems these leftists converging upon California only go out of their way to have Judeo-Christian religious figures removed from view on public property. They seem to exhibit little opposition to deities advocated by less than Biblically acceptable religions and forms of belief.

For in California, in the mid 90’s a monument costing the taxpayers nearly $500,000 was erected to Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl is the winged serpent god from Aztec mythology around which a number of Hispanosupremacist front organizations hope to repaganize and de-Christianize this targeted demographic in preparation for the uprising against the United States when insurgents intend to slaughter the remaining Whites in disputed Southwestern territories.

Atheism is the belief that God does not exist. To be consistent, that would include those of a non-Christian variety as well.

Thus, it would be reasonable to conclude that there must be a greater overarching, more pragmatic commonality linking those that believe in no God and those that believe that higher order beings condescended down to our level who, rather than shed their blood and died on our behalf, insisted that our blood be shed and lives sacrificed to placate the base lusts of these craven entities whether the victims were willing or not. That shared commonality is nothing less than an outright hatred of the God that is there and a desire to see His followers silenced.

by Frederick Meekins

COMMENTS

  • californiasquish

    Just to be clear here, you are saying that Atheists in California aren’t actually Atheists, but believers in Quetzalcoatl because this one statue was built in San Jose almost 20 years ago?

    http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMEBFJ_Quetzalcoatl__San_Jose_CA

    • PowerToThePeople

      You are missing the point because you are too ready to defend your faith, if I remember correctly, Atheism. The clear point of his article is that if always seems funny that the only form of worship the atheist have an issue with is Christianity. The only monuments they seem to take issue with are Christian ones. They have no problem with an entire city being subject to calls to prayer from Muslim clerics over loud speakers, yet in the same city sue to remove Angels and Jesus figures when the city put up its Christmas lights.

      And going on the example the author provided, seems not one atheist has an issue with a pagan god being erected for all to see, but they would seethe with anger if a Jesus statue was put up even if the government had nothing to do with it.

      Sometimes the truth hurts………

      • californiasquish

        Well, from the linked article: “The sculpture created controversy at the time of its installation, because some citizens found it objectionable in religious, economic and aesthetic terms.”

        They aren’t specifically called out there, but if citizens objected to the religious nature of the statue, I think it’s a safe bet some were atheists, and a poor example to use if one’s theses is that atheists only get offended by Christian displays.

        I certainly can’t speak for all atheists, but its only taxpayer-funded displays that bother me. I have no issues at all with people and churches decorating their land however they want. I find the holiday displays of every faith to be quite beautiful. As a fiscal conservative and a secularist, I just don’t believe I should be forced to pay for them.

        So, to answer your point, as a California resident, if I found out my tax dollars went toward the statue in question, I would be equally as offended if it went to a nativity scene, or a menorah, or a Ramadan display.

        • PowerToThePeople

          Lets not play coy squish, it is not the same. A bit of controversy is quite different than bringing a suit to have it removed nor is controversy comparative to the many other tactics used by the atheist community.

          You and I both know that if that was a status of a cross, Jesus, God, or any other christian artifact, atheist would not stop until it was gone, period.

          Maybe you are different, but your potential actions do not represent the faith as a whole. They faith known as atheism is completely hostile towards the christian faith, but seldom glances at any other faith. They seldom take any real issue with Muslim things, Unitarian things, pagan things, etc but will go after Christians each and every time. The example above is a perfect one. A few may have raised a little hell when the statue was first commissioned, but where are the lawsuits now? Why are they not demanding it be removed and that the city never again spend a dime on anything dealing with a faith, even a very old one that is no longer practiced. But they would if that statue dealt with Christianity.

          PS. A city or government entity using tax dollars to pay for a cross does not cross any constitutional boundaries except in the twisted land of atheism and their lies about the so called separation of church and state clause that exists no where in constitutional docs. If the majority of the town want a cross to help remember fallen warriors, it is their money. Same would apply to a city like Dearborn that is a majority of Muslim residents. It is their money, not the govs. If they want something put up, it is their business. It only crosses a line when the government forces religion on someone and looking at a cross, Christmas lights, etc does not do that except in the mind of hateful atheist.

          • californiasquish

            Hey pttp, thanks for your response.

            First off, I would like to say that I recognize that as an atheist, I am in the minority. Also, I would like to say that I am in no way trying to change anyone’s mind about faith/not faith. Your faith is yours, and you are welcome to it. In fact, I would give my life to defend it.

            Now, I would like to try and change your mind on your perspective of, and feelings about atheism and atheists, because being one, I think you have a skewed view of what it means.

            First off, atheism isn’t a religion. It’s the lack of religion. To call atheism a religion is to call not collecting stamps a hobby. There’s no church. There aren’t meetings. Atheism is simply the word for people who don’t believe. There are some organizations, yes, but the vast majority of non-believers simply live their lives without religion or faith. It’s not hostile toward anything other than hostility. Haha.

            Secondly, again, while I certainly can’t speak for everyone, I find that I am the rule much more than the exception when it comes to the attitude. Atheists are a pretty big live-and-let-live bunch. It sounds Iike your only exposure to them are the jerks who show up on TV and complain about the pledge of allegiance. And let me be clear, those guys are jerks. Haha. I think you could think of a few examples of people of every faith and not-faith who are jerks. Unfortunately, it’s pretty easy.

            Honestly, I would argue that secularism helps you more than it does me, as it guarantees the non-involvement of the government in religious matters. That’s one of the main reasons the first settlers came to this land.

            If you would like to discuss this topic at length, I am happy to do it offline in a respectful and open manner.

            Oh, and Merry Christmas!

          • PowerToThePeople

            I respect your right to believe how you want to even though I pray you see the truth before it is too late. But I also know realistically that few do. Bible talks about two roads and few travel the hard one which is the one to heaven. But to clarify one misconception you have with what I have said, I never said you were in a religion or religious, I simply stated you have a faith. Takes a ton more faith to believe the universe farted us into existence and that there is no God, even though the consequences of that belief are dire, than it does to believe in God. So you and every other Atheist out there do have faith, a very strong faith.

            I will also take you on your word that you do not act like the majority of Atheist. Have no reason to believe otherwise. But for you to claim that most are like you is laughable. Most are vindictive, antagonistic, and will seek out any so called government paid or allowed Christian activity and do whatever it takes to shut it down yet seldom go after any other religion.

            And you still missed the point I made that government money is not government money. For the government to use my money to hang a cross when the majority also want their money spent that way is not unconstitutional. The only people who think it is are liberals and those intent on ending the Christian faith. The only time a government would be in violation of the constitution would be if they forced you or me or anyone to worship a faith they do not chose and seeing a cross on a public square does not do that in any way shape or form.

            And a merry Christmas to you as well.

          • californiasquish

            Hey pttp,

            All due respect, but you don’t understand atheism at all. I’m actually an atheist, and I’m telling you that you’re getting it wrong.

            Your impression of atheism and atheists is the equivalent of me saying all Christians are like the Westboro Baptist Church. It’s offensive, short-sighted and incorrect.

            Lacking faith is not the same as having faith. Not playing baseball isn’t the same as playing baseball. Alapecia isn’t a haircut. Not collecting stamps, etc.

            Now, if your intent is to stay entrenched in your incorrect perceptions, then by all means, have at it. But I was hoping we were having this discussion to learn a little more about each other.

          • Jack_Savage

            I wonder who is getting it wrong about atheism, and whose perceptions are incorrect? Looks like what I perceive to be true is right on the money:

            http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/12/holiday-message-atheists-dub-jesus-myth-on-times-square-billboard/

            Let me save you the time – “But they don’t speak for ME!”

            Yes, they do. Maybe you could spend more of your time chatting with them instead of trying to convince us not to believe what our ears hear and our eyes see.

            And just because you don’t have a place to meet doesn’t mean you don’t have beliefs and a theology. You believe that God doesn’t exist. You believe it is all a myth. You believe we came from nothing and are going nowhere. You believe there is no absolute truth. You order your life around your beliefs, just as I order my life around mine.

            Atheism is just like global warming – a secular faith, complete with a world view and little high priests, and to say otherwise is ignoring the truth.

          • PowerToThePeople

            Unfortunately she has bought into that faith completely and is either blind or deceived as to who those people are and what they are willing to do. The fact she thinks most are just nice folks who never want to interfere with, mock, attack, criminalize, etc the Christian people shows she has no clue about the very thing she claims as her own.

            Now to mention she has no understanding of whose money the government uses and the difference between hanging a cross paid for with our money when we want it put up and forcing a state religion on the masses. She has bought into the Atheist lie about separation of church and state all the way.

          • californiasquish

            Back from travelling.

            A couple things:

            1.) I’m a man.
            2.) You two clearly aren’t interested in having a respectful back-and-forth discussion so I concede all points. You may reach around and pat yourselves on the back for your rhetorical genius. You have won. The internet is yours. Congratulations.

          • PowerToThePeople

            Funny you have no clue about who you associate with and your own deep held beliefs. Sad to see someone so deceived and foolish.

            By the way, you should really learn what faith is before you make dumb analogies.