No one's forcing you...

It's ironic to me that the folks who choose not to believe seem to complain the most about those that do.  Seems to me that if you declare yourself an atheist why would you even care that someone else chooses to live a life of faith?  The words "God bless" or "Merry Christmas" should have no meaning to you so why throw a fit when you hear them?  Remember the old "Sticks and stones" phrase?  So how does "Jesus" or "Christmas"cause you harm?

The other day I heard an ad on the radio that said "It's not PC to say 'Merry Christmas...'"  When did politics have anything to do with Christmas?  Hey folks, this IS a religious holiday.  Why should anyone have to sugar coat the true meaning of the season?  I would love it if you were a believer but that's your choice.  I feel no ill will against you either way.  I just don't understand why you express such hatred towards those who choose to live a life guided by faith.  I can't help but think you're
struggling with some kind of guilt or insecurity that compels you to hate me for what I believe.  No one is ramming anything down your throats.  Hey, in schools there's no more prayer nor special interest groups based on faith.  Nativity scenes or any reference to faith are no longer displayed in public venues with the exception of churches and in front of the homes of those who choose to believe.

As I said, I harbor no resentments nor feel self-righteous over those who choose not to believe.  I know that not every atheist is a religion-hater nor is every person of faith a self-righteous pompous ass.  If you want to ask me questions about my faith I'll be glad to share with you but I won't preach, scold or coerce you into believing anything I believe.  Living a life of faith is a personal choice as is choosing not to believe.  No amount of salesmanship or brow beating will make anyone believe anything.  Nothing about how I choose to live my life should matter to anyone else unless it somehow causes harm.   I say live and let live.  Life is all about choices.  We don't have to agree with each other but we do need to respect each other.

My prayers and well wishes are for everyone regardless of their beliefs.  Hey, a season devoted to love and compassion can't be a bad thing, right?