Monthly Archives: December 2006

Another view of Christmas

Jill Singer (source external link )

JILL Singer writes: I love Christmas. Some might think I have no right to because I am an atheist. But for countless millions of non-believers across the world, today is still a very special day. To we heathens, infidels, barbarians (call us what you like), today is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate things such as family, peace and goodwill to others, the essential spirit of … Continue reading →

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Archbishop defends symbols of Christmas

Stephen Bates, religious affairs correspondent (source external link )

Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, last night accused “illiberal atheists and aggressive secularists” of trying to remove the Christian symbols of Christmas from public life. Article history The archbishop, second in seniority in the Church of England, whose profile has risen recently for a series of criticisms of those he sees as denigrating his faith, was responding to media claims of companies and … Continue reading →

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