I have hesitated to get into ridiculous exchanges on the internet. I do believe that there are some people on the internet who should not be allowed to operate heavy machinery. (Ok, you can also make a valid argument that I should hnot be allowed to operate heavy machinery.) Over the past few years, the internet has been subjected to some publicity seeking nuts who have announced that there is a war against Christmas. We, the devout faithful, must mobilize against this war. Give me a break. There is no war on Christmas - worthy of its name. Some of the bloviators on the web have repeated the "NEWS" of this war over and over again.
As someone with a vested interest in religion and a deep love of Christmas, I would simply make several thoughtful arguments:
People who say there is some type of organized war against Christmas are essentially idiots. Don't they have the intelligence to notice that there are just a smidgen of things on the internet that are ridiculous and do not deserve the time of day. Why be taken in by idiots? Are you an idiot? No? Good for you. I hope that I'm not either.
Have I mentioned that people who write such things are idiots? If not, let me repeat myself. They are idiots. Sensitive point, it is possible that I am insulting idiots. Sorry, but I cannot think of a better word. Idiots. I have this fleeting thought that I might be a little harsh in this post. Well, actually, I do have a problem with people who abuse folks who might now knot things with these lies about Christmas. They should be ashamed of themselves.
A theological point: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph do not need our help in the fake war against Christmas. The Son of God can take care of himself. The blessed Mother can take care of herself. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus can take care of himself as well. It is nice that some people feel the Holy Family needs some protection. Well, the sincere people are obviously very good people. Just a word of reassurance to them: Christmas is fine. Anyone who declares war on Christmas need to go stand in the corner for being an idiot.
I'm now going to summon a warrior angel to take care of those who declare war on Christmas. Would you mess around with this angel? I don't think so. Nor would I.
Now for some real religion instead of bombast, here is a prayer for protection to pray to Saint Michael:
