I'm surprised by 'Jen the Jews' rage at this very, merry time of the year. Maybe she never got to read the - shocking - conclusion at the end of Berkenwald's post. (Note to Jen - start at "Its Not the End of the World" and read till 'The End'.)Please remember that the Grinch was created by Dr Seus (Theodor Seuss Geisel). A life long Lutheran, he created a hermit like character who lacked emotional empathy. After all, WHO DOESN'T LIKE CHRISTMAS! For a beloved children's author, he didn't exactly invite inclusiveness with this approach.Maybe one too many 'Merry Christmas' greetings pushes your buttons. Maybe it doesn't. But the debate will go on forever in our pluralistic society, and I hope it never stops. As long as we can talk openly about it, then no one will pick up rocks to throw at lights "of a different persuasion."Berkenwald's article reminds us of that, and does speak to both 'sides' in this morality play. So, to 'Jen the Jew", enjoy the Holiday Season with your friends. And Merry Christmas.
I'm surprised by 'Jen the Jews' rage at this very, merry time of the year. Maybe she never got to read the - shocking - conclusion at the end of Berkenwald's post. (Note to Jen - start at "Its Not the End of the World" and read till 'The End'.)Please remember that the Grinch was created by Dr Seus (Theodor Seuss Geisel). A life long Lutheran, he created a hermit like character who lacked emotional empathy. After all, WHO DOESN'T LIKE CHRISTMAS! For a beloved children's author, he didn't exactly invite inclusiveness with this approach.Maybe one too many 'Merry Christmas' greetings pushes your buttons. Maybe it doesn't. But the debate will go on forever in our pluralistic society, and I hope it never stops. As long as we can talk openly about it, then no one will pick up rocks to throw at lights "of a different persuasion."Berkenwald's article reminds us of that, and does speak to both 'sides' in this morality play. So, to 'Jen the Jew", enjoy the Holiday Season with your friends. And Merry Christmas.