FIRST PERSON: Christmas Under Fire -- and the Return of the Grinch
By Ralph BarkerNovember 22, 2005

(AgapePress) - After the elections in 2004, an interesting fact emerged. It became clear that one important reason George Bush won re-election with such a clear mandate was a mainstream backlash against homosexual marriage. This is fascinating in that homosexuality was never a major part of the campaign.

Why did this powerful undercurrent have such an effect on the electorate? Without any warning or fanfare, a majority of voters had reached their tolerance level. They didn't talk about it; they simply did something -- they voted. With their vote they said "enough is enough." It takes a lot to move the masses to any action. But in this case the flagrant defiance of the laws by homosexuals and elected officials in granting, performing, and participating in same-sex "weddings" ushered many Americans past their point of tolerance.

I believe a similar dynamic is taking place today regarding the stealing of Christmas. Christians are getting fed up with the gross hypocrisy demonstrated by retailers as they use Christmas for profit, all the while denying the soul of the holiday: Jesus Christ.

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