Tuesday, December 18, 2007

More Political Correctness


Did you happen to see this? This appeared in the Christian Post:

Barbara Walters recently criticized a Christmas card she received from the White House this year for featuring a seven-line scripture from the Bible.

The card, signed by the President and Mrs. Bush, was among a small stack of Christmas cards showcased by Walters on last Thursday’s episode of ABC’s “The View.”

“Usually in the past when I have received a Christmas card, it's been 'Happy Holidays' and so on,” said Walters.

But the veteran anchor expressed dismay that President Bush and the First Lady would send out a “religious Christmas card” with a direct Bible verse from the Old Testament printed inside:

“You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.”

After reading the scriptural message of the card, Walters asked in a critical tone, "Does this also go to agnostics, and atheists, and Muslims?"

"Don't you think it's a little interesting,” continued Walters in her questioning, “that the president of all the people is sending out a religious Christmas card?"

The card, which was paid for by the Republican National Committee, closes: “May the joy of all creation fill your heart this blessed season 2007."

This sort of thing is ridiculous.

I acknowledge President and Mrs. Bush for sticking to their Christian values and not wavering despite the heat they receive. As leaders we all must do that despite the cost.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I, too, applaud President and Mrs. Bush, for sticking to their beliefs. For those who don't agree with those beliefs, they probably don't mind getting Dec. 25th. off work. Do they also refuse any gifts from Christians? Christmas bonuses? Christmas cookies?

Jim Lange said...

Amen!

Rick said...

Grrrr... SO irritating! What do you expect from a CHRISTIAN for heaven's sake?!? Would she be offended if she got a card from a Jew that said Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanza from an African American? She may personally, but I doubt if she would publicly comment on it.

Merry CHRISTmas, Barbara!