Jewish Menorah on the WHite House lawn, anyone have problems with that?

[Danno 1,228]

Hanukkah’s first night begins with lighting of the National Menorah near the White House

Festivities at the lighting ceremony include musical performances and hot latkes and donuts. This year's celebration will feature the US Air Force Band. The menorah will be lit each night of Hanukkah.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

They could all run around naked and eat children for all I care: Can't see it from my place. So, no, I don't care one way or another.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Doesn't bother me at all beyond my usual issues with religious symbols in general.

[Krikit 1,164]

Why in the world would anyone have a problem with that?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Why in the world would anyone have a problem with that?

You would think our sitting "Islamo-Fascist-Communist-Manchurian-born in Africa-Dictator" President. But apparently you would be wrong.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Will they be burning a wicker man as well for the Winter Solstice?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Will they be burning a wicker man as well for the Winter Solstice?

I thought that was for the Summer Solstice. But it would still be awesome and I'd pay at least 56 cents to see that.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I thought that was for the Summer Solstice. But it would still be awesome and I'd pay at least 56 cents to see that.

Are Christmas lights and wreaths Wicca? If it was all about Jesus, wouldn't it be palm trees and celebrated closer to his birthdate of April 17, 6 b.c.e.?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Are Christmas lights and wreaths Wicca? If it was all about Jesus, wouldn't it be palm trees and celebrated closer to his birthdate of April 17, 6 b.c.e.?

There needs to be MOAR WICCA on the White House Lawn. It would be totally rad, and hordes of emo teens would suddenly develop an interest in US history. It's a twofer!

[Danno 1,228]

PRESIDENT Obama HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT THAT THERE WILL BE

NO NATIVITY SCENE ON THE WHITE HOUSE LAWN THIS YEAR.

He claims it is not due to a challange on religious or constitutional grounds.

They ( the administration ) simply have not been able to find three wise men

nor a virgin in the nations Capitol.

There was no problem however finding enough asses to fill the stable.

Would anyone object to a huge Cross or Manger scene out there too?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

PRESIDENT Obama HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT THAT THERE WILL BE

NO NATIVITY SCENE ON THE WHITE HOUSE LAWN THIS YEAR.

He claims it is not due to a challange on religious or constitutional grounds.

They ( the administration ) simply have not been able to find three wise men

nor a virgin in the nations Capitol.

There was no problem however finding enough asses to fill the stable.

Would anyone object to a huge Cross or Manger scene out there too?

I wouldn't have an issue with a Manger scene -- it's closely linked to the holiday, as a menorah is to Hannukah. A big cross is another matter -- it's symbolic of the religion as a whole, as opposed to the holiday.

I think the ACLU will be calling me soon to take back my LWN card soon!

[Danno 1,228]

I wouldn't have an issue with a Manger scene -- it's closely linked to the holiday, as a menorah is to Hannukah. A big cross is another matter -- it's symbolic of the religion as a whole, as opposed to the holiday.

I think the ACLU will be calling me soon to take back my LWN card soon!

How would any other items (tacky as they might or might not be)... how do they "establish" a religion?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Danno, did you find this National Menorah lighting offensive when Reagan was President? In fact, Reagan dubbed it the National Menorah. This has been going on since 1979 and I don't think there were problems with it all that time? Now it's a problem because there's a black man in the White House?

[Danno 1,228]

Danno, did you find this National Menorah lighting offensive when Reagan was President? In fact, Reagan dubbed it the National Menorah. This has been going on since 1979 and I don't think there were problems with it all that time? Now it's a problem because there's a black man in the White House?

Pulling the race card a little premature ehh>

Where did I say I objected?

Feel free to read my post above where I said this:

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How would any other items (tacky as they might or might not be)... how do they "establish" a religion?>>>

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

I'm a little confused what you mean when you write "establishing a religion." Can you please expand on this? (Seriously, without a hint of snark.)