You hear "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" these days. Is it because the United States has become secular country or more and more people think that saying Merry Christmas may offend non-christians?

The ACLU and other leftist group are trying to get rid of any displays with God from schools and other public arena. They say it offends people in other religion. Really? Rarely.

According to a recent Rasmussen poll, 76% of adults believe religious symbols like Christmas Nativity scenes, Hanukkah menorahs and Muslim crescents should be allowed on public land. Just 13% disagree, and another 10% are undecided. Eighty-three percent (83%) believe public schools should celebrate religious holidays. Only 14% think the public schools should not celebrate any religious holidays.

Most of the people don't have the intention of offending others nor are most offended by greetings of others. We should be aware that we could not enjoy freedom if we eliminate or limit the differences of others, or if we are afraid that our action or speech may offend others. In England, one teacher got fired because she asked her sick student if she needed a prayer. You can not separate religion and moral values. If we lose one, we will lose the both.

How can we be punished for acts or words of kindness in this free country where freedom of religion and freedom of speech is protected? It's time to say Merry Christmas in the merriest way!

Merry Christmas, everybody!!!