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I got the idea for this poem shortly before Christmas. It started out as a way for me to vent my frustrations with all the rhetoric I hear every Christmastime. This so-called, “War on Christmas” and how Christians, especially in North America are being persecuted when someone says, “Happy Holiday’s” or “Seasons Greetings” instead of “Merry Christmas.” (On a side note: if you truly believe you are being persecuted because someone says something other than “Merry Christmas” to you…you have NEVER been persecuted before.) Anyways, as I began to write down some of my thoughts from what I see as hypocrisy from Christians, whether they classify themselves Conservative or Liberal, Right or Left and all of the other labels on the spectrum (which is a completely different subject and rant for another day) this piece began to be more introspective. As I was easily able to quip about the so-called “struggles” Christians in North America are facing, I could not completely exclude my self from a critique. I may not advocate for war but how well do I know my neighbours?
I look forward to the comments and discussions that arise from this poem. My suggestion is that whether you love it or loathe it, read it with an open mind.
Blessings.
Stop Saying, Keep CHRIST in Christmas.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then go beat the drums to war.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then walk by and neglect the poor.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then oppress others by what you wear.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then hoard all you have and refuse to share.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When you don’t even know your neighbours name.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then burden others with judgments and shame.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then turn your back on someone who is gay.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
And then proudly account all the tithes that you pay.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When money is the goal for in which you strive.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When people in our community struggle to survive.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When the latest gizmo or gadget has become a “must”.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When you won’t stand up against laws that are unjust.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When gossip, lies and slander is all that you spew.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When you blame all Muslims for the acts of just a few.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When acquiring more and more becomes your life’s mission.
Stop saying, “Keep CHRIST in Christmas.”
When you can’t even keep CHRIST in Christian.