The Misinformation About Christmas
Published on 13 December 2005 in LawSource: Pacific Justice Institute
12.13.2005
PJI Counters Misinformation About Christmas
For Immediate Release
Contact: Attorney Brad Dacus (916) 857-6900
Sacramento, CA—In the wake of unprecedented efforts to silence religious expression relating to Christmas, the Pacific Justice Institute is working to counter rampant misinformation about the legality of America’s most beloved holiday.
In one of many incidents brought to PJI’s attention, a member of a well-known automobile organization noticed the obvious absence of a nativity scene in a holiday display at the organization’s Southern California office. Upon inquiry, she was told there was no nativity scene because it was “illegal.” To the contrary, after contacting Pacific Justice Institute, she realized she had been greatly misinformed. “There is absolutely nothing illegal about Christmas,” stated Kevin Snider, Chief Counsel of Pacific Justice Institute. “Even in the most restrictive context—government-sponsored displays—the U.S. Supreme Court has held that nativity scenes and other religious symbols are entitled to equal footing with pop icons like Frosty the Snowman. By contrast, there are zero restrictions on private citizens and companies—including retailers and employers—who wish to acknowledge the true meaning of Christmas.”
Despite the clear legal grounds for observing and promoting Christmas, many prominent stores and local governments are afraid to even use the “C-word,” opting instead to promote “holiday savings” and even “holiday trees.” “This is a crucial season for religious liberty,” stated Brad Dacus, president of Pacific Justice Institute. “As a society, we cannot afford to let secularists snuff out the light of Christmas. We urge all friends of liberty to speak out and contact us immediately to report any attempts to silence religious expression during the Christmas season.”
Please visit our website, www.pacificjustice.org, to respond to our poll question: Do you think retailers, employers and the government should replace “Christmas” with “holiday”? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
The Pacific Justice Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization specializing in the defense of religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties.
P.O. Box 276600 Sacramento, CA 95827-6600
Phone: (916) 857-6900 Fax (916) 857-6902 Internet: www.pacificjustice.org
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