Life Without a Net
Holidays
Thanksgiving: What it means for *this* atheist.
Thanksgiving is a tough holiday for the thoughtful non-theist. For a non-theist with progressive values, it’s difficult not to view it with utter disdain. It is at once a distillation of the privilege of religious insinuation into public life, and the glorification of materialism and selfishness. Despite this fact, Thanksgiving has become for me a … Continue reading
Why We Need Holidays
Yesterday I gave you some of my thoughts on the “Holiday War.” Today I want to talk about holidays in general. To begin with, let’s think about what holidays are and what they mean. First, a holiday is usually a day off from work. That’s not a small thing. The U.S. still ranks in the … Continue reading
Holidays, Culture, and Assimilation
No matter which side of the fence you live on, there’s a good chance you’ve found yourself caught in the middle of a “Holiday War.” Maybe you’re an atheist who’s tired of hearing “Merry Christmas.” Maybe you’re a Christian trying to preserve the “true meaning of the season” against the pagans, atheists, and Jews. It’s … Continue reading
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