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Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sam in WV May 14, 2010. 26 Replies 0 Likes
I have recently had cause to ponder the lack of established atheist holidays (etymology of the word holiday notwithstanding). I feel that there must be a number of days that are acceptable cause…Continue
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Sam in WV replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
Dale M. replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"I don't have a problem with Xmas. The Santa songs pwn the Jesus songs.
Is there any sort of movement to co-opt Festivus as an Atheist holiday?
FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US!!!!!!"
nick altman replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"The great thing about holidays is, they come from ancient times, and have nothing to do with the fluctuating religious connotations we attribute them. I happen to enjoy history, culture, mythology, and quite love the idea of a festival of lights in…"
James H replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"I wouldn't mind another day off from work, whether it be for Easter, Pi Day or the end of Ramadan. A day off is a day off! =)"
Callie Bookman replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"I celebrate Easter and Christmas in a very secular way. I haven't even had a tree in a long time. I do enjoy me some carols though, even though most are religious in content. I also celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. My anniversary is on the…"
Sandra Stott replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"they don't seem to teach you that in grade school."
Sandra Stott replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"We could just do what the early christians did, and take over the existing holidays and rename them to suit our own ends."
Sandra Stott replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"yummy looking! I'd like .15 of it please?"
Bruce Welnack replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"Believe me I took the genocidal aspect into consideration. I wasn't aware of the Winthrop Proclamation but it's heinous and along with slavery such policies are generally thought of as uniquely an American historical phenomenon. Yet such…"
Lorryslorrys replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"Sorry, what's wrong with Christmas? Maybe the names a bit scu-wif, but the rest is good traditional merriment.
And pi days a bit too insular as well. It only real means anything to euclidean-space lovers."
Goz replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"Yes it does! I'll have a slice of that..
I'd suggest we celebrate the summer solstice...And Darwin's birthday."
Little Name Atheist replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"The older I get, the more I prefer the company of the resident felines over most people."
Little Name Atheist replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"US Thanksgiving does not fill the bill if you know anything about the actual history of the holiday. A Day of Atonement would be more appropriate.
I doubt very much that the Wampanoag refered to themselves as pagans, or that they do now."
feralboy12 replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"I have my own personal set of holidays based on important and/or memorable events in my life. For example, May 8 is Fish Day, based on something that happened in 1972 (I won't bore you with the details). Of course, these are solo celebrations,…"
Bruce Welnack replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"As far as mainstream holidays that can be "atheist friendly", Thanksgiving fills the bill, in the US at least. It celebrates the fall harvest, which taps into pagan tradition. It was instituted by congress as a secular holiday, and even in…"
Becca replied to Matthew Macalister's discussion Recognition of holidays that are suitable for atheists.
"I certainly think you should be able to get for example Pi day off if you celebrate it. It is completely unfair that a request such as you mentioned probably would not be taken seriously by most employers. In this respect I certainly agree with you."
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