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In reply to the discussion: A day after Nativity scene erected, atheist sign posted in State Capitol (NE) [View all]NutmegYankee
(16,199 posts)37. Religious accommodation.
Part of the Civil Rights act of 1964. Like it or not, Christmas is a Major Christian family holiday and most will expect it off. Many non-Christians also use the day as a family get together day. There is little good reason to force people to work on it when mere profit is at risk. Those in emergency services know they may need to work it, but most places don't need to be doing business that day.
It is just good policy to give people that day off. Failure to do so would just cause a lot of hatred and discontent needlessly. People want to get together with family on that day.
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A day after Nativity scene erected, atheist sign posted in State Capitol (NE) [View all]
Omaha Steve
Dec 2014
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Too bad the people who put up these nativity scenes are also the first ones to become furious
NoJusticeNoPeace
Dec 2014
#3
The current Pope is a nigh-Commie! Warms my (Democratic) Socialist heart every time I read
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2014
#28
It is a public facility. The winter holiday is celebrated by people of different faiths and of no
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#22
Celebrating the solstices are celebrations of fact and science, not fantasy and myth...it is a better
Fred Sanders
Dec 2014
#5
The first step to separating church and state is making Christmas no longer a holiday. M
Township75
Dec 2014
#18
If it is not a holiday then how can they be sued for not giving them the day off
Township75
Dec 2014
#36
A better idea woud be to make it a national week long secular winter celebration.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#31
I find both offensive. Neither the nativity nor this sign belongs in the Nebraska state capitol.
hughee99
Dec 2014
#20