Originally Posted by sherwood
a christmas tree symbolizes something we can all relate to, it wasnt always connected directly to christmas, it along with other tradtitions like santa claus are peoples own response to the general feeling of the holidays.
I was raised Jewish. I have absolutely no connection to Christmas trees whatsoever. I do not relate to them.
Originally Posted by sherwood
i will admit nativity scenes push things far out of this realm and i honestly agree with you on this matter, they should stay out of the public domain. BUT when you start to get all riled up about someone displaying something so unharmful as a tree or santa or a saying that is supposed to bring up memories of good times that is where i draw a line based on good old common sense.
I don't have any problem with a nativity scene, or a Christmas tree, or Santa Claus. I have a problem with the government paying for these things or endorsing them. And federal law agrees with me.
"Common sense" is based on common experiences. You and obviously haven't had common experiences when it comes to Christmas, therefore there is no common sense here.
Originally Posted by sherwood
side note:
isn't jesus considered a prophet in the jewish faith? isn't it borderline sacreligious to complain about something that your own faith you are using as leverage believes in?
No, Jesus is not considering a prophet by Jews. People who believe that Jesus Christ was the son of God, or God, or whatever, are called Christians.