Thank you Mr. O'reilley for your "War on Christmas"

Dear Mr. O'Reilly,
Right from the start I want you to know I am not a practicing Christian. I was raised with an open mind to religion and taught the guiding principals and histories of the worlds major religious sects. I DO accept and practice in my personal life most of the the principal tenants of Christian/Judeau philosophy and find that most all religions hold these basic laws, or rules, in common. Oddly I find, on many an occasion, those professing publicly their Christian faith are somewhat remiss in strict adherence to the same doctrines. Maybe I am not indoctrinated enough to understand how "thou shall not kill" translates in our vengeful society.
That said, I express my thanks to you for bringing to my attention the fact that practicing Christians resent my participation in your annual extravaganza. I had always assumed the Christmas/Holiday season was evolving into a global celebration of faith in a positive future with all faiths asserting their desire for Peace on Earth. I now understand you no longer want to be a part of this more universal approach to an annual affirmation of hope.
It has also, for some time, been increasingly difficult for me to justify the compromises I have had to make in my own personal beliefs in order to "fit in" with the Christian ideal of this celebration. I have a personal aversion to the amassing of needless stuff and the greed associated with the procurement thereof. I, also, do not need the avoidable stress and financial burden that has become such an important indication of successful participation.
I therefore promise you I will bow out of your "Birthday Bash for your Boy King" and seek to find other means to acknowledge the return of light into our world. It is truly a relief for me not to feel obligated to join the orgy of merchandising. You may proceed unimpeded by my actions as long as you do not expect me to supply you with my tax dollars to bring about your annual event.
Bill, thank you once again for putting me straight and allowing all non-christians to bow out of your Holy Day gracefully. You don't know how sorry I am that we have crashed your party.
Sincerely,
A Fellow Human on Planet Earth

Just one little typo

understand you no longer what to be a part of this more universal approach

did you mean? want

Otherwise I loved your point about Happy Holidays being a universal acceptance and peace on earth, very true and he's destroying it.

Peace on Earth and Good will to all.

This has been building in my mind since I first heard BO's rant.

kicked and nominated! May the Light of Truth continue to shine on you.

For some in this world their greatest wonders and fears is "how did I get here", "what am I doing here" and "where am I going". Religion is just what the doctor ordered. It has ALL the answers and then some...all wrapped up in a nice little book and easy to digest...well some of it. The tougher stuff? Well then you need a "teacher"...or a "preacher" or a "minister" who will spin...err...sooth your soul with the certainty of eternal life. For some this works and more power to them. For other of us in the real world, Religion has been the greatest dividing force man has ever divised...and this phony "war on xmas" is a textbook example. Besides encouraging those who want to play anti-semite or religious charlatan to have a reason, it has set xtian against xtian and created anger and dischord in the time of year said xtians claims is a time for peace and understanding.

Merry Holidays...

Big kick
My feelings exactly

it is exactly how I feel and what we should all do