Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Warpy

(113,131 posts)
2. I think you're a little off base
Mon Apr 6, 2015, 04:44 PM
Apr 2015

because the Easter bunny and the egg roll are from the old Pagan stuff, not Christianity. It's a day to let down one's hair and be silly with a bunch of little kids and probably necessary for someone in such a high pressure job.

This one is a little different because it doesn't look like a 5 minute photo op and then back to the grindstone. It looks a little more participatory than it was under so many stiff presidents.

I honestly don't mind the Pagan stuff that is no longer particularly religious being celebrated. It's the best stuff that Christianity coopted, like Halloween costumes and the Xmas tree.

Were this a solemn convocation with religious choirs and a phalanx of priests and preachers, I'd object to it. This stuff is just for fun.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»Atheists & Agnostics»So am I totally off base ...»Reply #2