Atheist though I am, Christmas is still fun. Here is the way one author put the subject into perspective for me: I'm an atheist, and I love Christmas. If you think that's a contradiction, think again. The commercialism of Christmas reinforces our goodwill. When you scour the malls in search of the perfect gift for a loved one and witness the cornucopia of goods and lights and decorations, you can't help but feel that your fellow human beings are not enemies to be feared or fools to be avoided but fellow travelers and potential allies in the quest for joy. It's no accident that America, the world's most productive country, is also its most benevolent. By Onkar Ghate, a senior fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute in Irvine, Calif. You can read the entire article here
http://www._object_ivistliving.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8015 And Welcome to our newest member just this morning! Hope your holidays are good ones. Curtis C aka Atheist AA