You all know by now that sometimes I just can’t keep my opinions to myself, right? A good friend of mine posted something on FB the other day that got my attention and so I chirped. You’re not surprised, are ya. Her question posed the dilemma of what to say to people during the Holiday season so as not to offend anyone.
*sigh*
Maybe I’m being insensitive, but maybe we’re all getting just a little too sensitive. The irony in all these separate religions and beliefs is that no matter what you or I or our neighbor down the street or the tribe on the other side of the world believes…. the simplest and most relevant truth is.. clearly, we all got here the same way. Evolution? An all powerful God? All the other creators that are worshiped? None of us knows the real answer for sure, but we have our beliefs. Whatever your beliefs are, I support you 100 percent as long as you’re not hurting someone else or shunning them because their beliefs might be different than yours. We need to stop trying to be so -separate- and embrace each other with more acceptance and kindness. Period. That’s where organized religion irks me.. In some ways it divides people, it angers people, it alienates.
Back to the point here – If you wish me a Merry Christmas or a Happy Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, etc… I’ll assume the intention is good will. I will not be offended that you didn’t take what might be my religious beliefs into consideration when offering up any of these tidings because all of them are about spreading cheer during this holiday season. There’s never too much of that.
Merry Holidays to you and
yours – I hope you enjoy a safe and happy holiday season with the ones
you love and may the coming year bring good health, good fortune and
Peace On Earth to all –