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Thankyou for your considered words, I will give them some thought, and I genuinely mean that. I'm not saying I will change my opinion, just that I am not so fixed in my beliefs that I deny the possibility I could be wrong. My wife often criticises the way I view the world or how I express...

I've made any apologies I intend to. Thanks.

You are right. It was a flippant, sarcastic comment and I shouldn't have made it. I apologise to anyone in this thread I caused offence to and will take a long think about this, maybe my perspective does override my views. I came here genuinely to learn but then I took offence at people taking...

It must be so hard having people wish you a Merry Christmas in an effort to spread goodwill on their own religious festival. I can't imagine the trauma....

I appreciate the time you have taken to share your perspective - even if I disagree with almost everything you have said. On a side note - you have a lovely way with words and a great ability to put down your thought into written form. I guess from my point of view I try to navigate the world...

I don't live in the United States - I live in England. I think some people will find offence and see privilege wherever they look - even when someone is wishing them well, which seems odd to me. Intentions matter and I will generally judge people on their intent. If they wish me a happy...

Oh I would never correct somebody who had extended a greeting of kindness to me. I would normally just say Merry Christmas back or that I hope they have a good festive season or something. I would never ignore someone if they greeted me kindly, whether they said Happy Christmas or Happy Holidays...

I dislike the Capitalism and Commercialisation of Christmas, diluting the meaning in order to be "inclusive" when people of other faiths have their own traditions and holidays and don't water them down to accomodate other faiths (and rightfully so, they have their own traditions and should...