The Obama administration has directed the military to not allow personnel to say “Christmas”, in spite of the holiday’s status as a federally-recognized holiday.
The reason given by armed forces officials is that not everyone celebrates Christmas and that out of respect for them, military members should refer to Christmas celebrations simply as “holiday”-themed festivities.
This prohibition comes in the context of a wider push for political correctness in society in general and the military in particular, as evidenced by the recent reprimanding of Navy Chaplain Wes Modder for simply discussing religion, as chaplains are wont to do, with military personnel.
See how servicemen have reacted to not being allowed to say Christmas at the link below:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, “or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”; or abridging “the freedom of speech,” or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
what happened to freedom of speech ( the first amendment ) ?
Axelson Rian, all it takes is research and you can see for yourself. Look into old congress documents from the 1700-1800’s, you’ll see…
Even look into documents from before America was a nation…
God was in fact a very big part of America.
Tell me how “HE” can tell anyone of us that we can’t say that, let alone the military who protect us !! How is he still there in Our House ??
Who are trying to kid, the Military IS MADE UP OF MEN ANA WEMENWHO DONT P**S THIER PANTS EVERY TIME THAT PUTIN SPEAKS LIKE OBAMA DOES .
How do you spell his name $#%&!@*)
This proves he hates America and Christians.
Merry Christmas this is America. The Constitution allows everyone to be able to say Merry Christmas if they want. Obama does not own the people or America. It is us the people that own America.
Violates the 1st Amendment and is an unlawful order.
yes, what Kelly M said!!