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» Brian Tubbs - The Latest

In response to The Latest posted by pink101:

In fairness to the rabbi, I have no problem with his asking the airport to put a menorah up. He (along with any member of the community) should be welcome to make such suggestions, requests, etc.

My problem was his initial "If you don't do what I want...I'll sue you" attitude.

And my next problem was Sea-Tac's caving in so quickly.

But now he's backed off his lawsuit threat. So, I give him credit for that, although he shouldn't have made the threat to begin with. And he should've known the firestorm he would've created.

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» pink101 - Credit?

In response to The Latest posted by BrianTubbs:
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He stepped in dog doodoo big time.
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Even a year ago, everyone would have bent over backwards to please the rabbi.
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But, something has changed. Standing up against a rabbi of such power as this guy has takes some courage.
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The issue is on the table. I'll bet there's a lot more on the way.
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-- posted by pink101

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» Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen - Rabbi Needs To Apologize

In response to Rabbi Needs To Apologize posted by pink101:

I'm still thinking about Pink's words: "The rabbi needs to apologize for his anti-christian behavior." I like that sentence! At first it doesn't seem to make sense, but then it falls into place.

Is it just me, or is Christmas becoming more controversial every year? I once thought it was becoming more commercialized each year, but now I believe I'm just growing up :-) and seeing what the main forces behind Christmas seem to be (shopping, parties, decorations, Christmas trees, politically correct words).

I just spent the afternoon answering letters on behalf of Santa Claus (my work hosts a Breakfast with Santa every year; kids write to Santa, who responds personally). I'm glad these kids are still immersed in the wonder and magic of Christmas. It's a very special feeling. I remember it well.

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» pink101 - Rabbi Seems Obsessed

In response to Rabbi Needs To Apologize posted by LauriePK:
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The rabbi seems obsessed with his anti-christian bias on life. Obvious? He's a rabbi, isn't he?
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Otherwise, why would his see a Christmas Tree as a symbol needing to be counteracted by one of his religionist ideas on life?
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That's like the rabbi walking down the street and passing a Catholic Church and making demands that the dicocese build a Jewish Synagogue next to it or be sued.
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-- posted by pink101

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» pink101 - Upgrade

In response to Rabbi Seems Obsessed posted by pink101:
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This statement is a little confusing: "Otherwise, why would his see a Christmas Tree as a symbol needing to be counteracted by one of his religionist ideas on life?"
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Let me reword it.
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Otherwise, why does he see the christmas tree display as symbolic of the Christian religion that requires some sort of an off set by a Jewish display?
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Do we boycott our local supermarket because they sell kosher pickles?
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-- posted by pink101

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» pink101 - Front Page

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The front page of our local newspaper, The Kalamazoop Gazette, carried an article, Defending Christmas.
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Naturally, I was curious because of your use of the same wording in this thread. I wondered if it is a prhase that is going around in evangelical circles. Apparently, yes. The article explained the bountious fund raising efforts being made selling lapel pins and bumper stickers in a few different campaigns.
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'Interesting.'
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-- posted by pink101

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» Brian Tubbs - Front Page

In response to Front Page posted by pink101:

Well.....I didn't hear the 'title' or phrase in evangelical circles. But it's such a straightforward phrase/title that I expect dozens if not hundreds of writers will use it.

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» EvilChihuahua - Not just Christians

In response to Most Offended By Christmas posted by EvilChihuahua:

It's not just Christians who are nutters when it comes to religious protests. The secularists can be just as insane:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/B...

-- posted by EvilChihuahua

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» Minnie - Not just Christians

In response to Not just Christians posted by EvilChihuahua:

I just read your well-written article and the discussion. I hear some very good points and I think that some very basic issues are involved.

One was already wisely mentioned. We are fortunate to have freedom of speech and freedom of beliefs in this country.

I don't know of any other religions that celebrate during the Christmas season as Hanukah, but the menorrah really should not be offensive at all to us Christians. "Every design given to Moses by God represented a foresight of profound spiritual significance. The spiritual significance is it's true meaning can only be seen in [Yeshua] Christ" is from http://goodnewsandprophecy.org/footnote_...

Another article gives more details on how the Rabbi got involved. At http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/newsco... it says that airport officials wanted "secular with no hint of Christian, Jewish or any other faith."

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all of you! Shalom!

-- posted by Minnie

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» pink101 - Minnie!

In response to Not just Christians posted by Minnie:
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Hello!
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How are you?
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who misses your bright face and sweet smile around here.
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Happy New Year!
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And Shalom to you.
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-- posted by pink101

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