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From Austin Cline, your Guide to Agnosticism/Atheism Conflicts over the Meaning of Christmas Season One recent and disturbing development in America's Culture Wars is the growth of the so-called Christmas Wars. A few influential conservatives are using Christmas as a political weapon against liberals, secularists, and non-Christians. They claim that a secular, anti-Christian conspiracy is draining Christian meaning from Christmas and devaluing it as part of the holiday season. The hate in their 'defense' of Christmas is astounding - even arguably un-Christian. Search Related Topics:  secularism & secularization  war on christmas  propaganda poster Is There a War on Christmas? Conservatives and Republicans Think So Every year sees a renewed debate over the so-called 'War on Christmas' and the primary divisions are political. Most conservatives believe that such a war exists and most liberals believe it doesn't. The biggest support for the existence of a War on Christmas is found among those who identify with the Tea Party. Search Related Topics:  war on christmas  theism statistics  american christianity Is Christmas a Religious or Secular Holiday? Americans all over the country in all walks of life look forward to getting a day off on December 25, a day which has traditionally (and almost certainly erroneously) been celebrated as the birth day of Jesus Christ, savior for all Christians. What's wrong with that? Nothing, really - except possibly the fact that it is a holiday which is legally recognized/mandated by our government. Should Christmas be treated like a secular holiday? Search Related Topics:  secularism & secularization  war on christmas  secular holidays Surviving Christmas Eve, Day as a Godless Atheist The term 'juggernaut' is thought to come from a Jagannath, an idol of Krishna pulled along on a cart under whose wheels devotees would throw themselves. Christmas in contemporary America is a juggernaut in that respect: people willingly throw themselves under its wheels and it crushes everything it comes into contact with. You can't escape it and it dominates everything in culture, politics, and media for upwards of two months. What's an irreligious atheist to do? Search Related Topics:  christian privileges  atheism & family  war on christmas Related Searches Atheism Service Specials Christianity Beliefs Agnostic Miracles Featured Articles Review: A Solstice Tree for Jenny, by Karen I. Shragg Atheist Signs at Christmas: Should Atheists Challenge Christmas Displays? Christianizing the Germans, Militarizing the Church Credibility of Bible Miracles: Any Reason to Believe?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Austin Cline Agnosticism/Atheism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Agnosticism/Atheism newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email tooptout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com