This is important news?

What really matters to me is celebrating the yule time, the ending of the annual dark times and greeting the annual coming of the light as the solstice passes. Huh? Huckabee is only interested in Christians? Wow, I guess the Jews, Muslims, Wiccans, Buddhists and other faiths are out of luck, huh? Wouldn't it be nice to have a president who thinks of everyone, instead of his own, self-centered point of view? We have Bush. Huckabee is just Bush Part 2. I don't know about everyone else, but I've had my fill of a president who puts HIS faith ahead of the rest of the citizens of this country.

just what America needs, its own crazy, militant brand of religion. we can have our own American Taleban!! Huckabee can be our Osama :)

No more Bible thumping,dark ages evengelical Presidents ever! America knows Bible thumping in the White House is a disaster waiting.Never again!

It is about time someone stands up for their faith. It is Christmas and it is about the bith of Christ. You cannot ask Christians to deny that any more then you can ask Muslims to get over symbols of their faith. I say way to go Hauckabee it is about time someone shows us who they are and what they believe in. Then the people can vote if they want you to lead or not. I for one will be keeping an interested eye you now.

Fatesrider: Point well made, I guess if you are not a Christian it would be easy to be offended. However, a person cannot embrace all religions and remain true to their own. And I would much rather have a person that is honest and true to themselves and what they are/believe than a fake or a hypocrit. If you are a Buddhist, you invoke Buddha; if you are a Christian or a Jew, you invoke God and the prophets; additionally Christians invoke Jesus. So, either find a candidate that is not a Christian, or deal with them expressing well wishes, epiteths, etc. in the name of God or Jesus.

A person's religion is a part of that person, they can no more remove that part of themselves and keep it out of their daily life and work than they can remove their heart and stay alive.

That was a good commercial. I'm getting tired of all these smear adds. This was a good break. He would make a good president. His humor reminds me of Ronald Reagan's. He has my vote! Huckabee/ McCain '08!

Better a Christian President than a Muslim one, that's for sure...OOPS, did I say too much? Oh wait...Obama comes from a bloodline of Muslims...my bad. I'm sure Al Qaeda would love that one! Maybe we can all join hands then and sing "Kumbaya" too! No we can't...its a Christian song...or how about "I'd like to teach the world to sing"...Yeah, just like those old Coca Cola commercials in the 70's.

Frankly all this political correctness is driving me nuts. Christians are the majority in this country, and if our president/candidates wants to wish us a merry Christmas than let them! Everyone else can just turn the channel and get over it. We are a Christian majority nation, and anyone else not liking that can move back to wherever their faith is the majority.

It is about time that we have a candidate standing up for Christ. If we had more Christians in office America would not be in as bad of shape as we are. Way to go Huckabee, you have my vote!!!

npborn: He was a good govenor of Arkansas. I know...that's the same thing people said about Clinton, but I didn't live here when Clinton was govenor, so I don't know. I have however lived here while Huckabee was govenor and I liked the way he handled himself, the position and the state as a whole.

The simple fact that this is the TOP STORY on your website shows what little we value in this country and what's wrong with media today.

And by the way, since we are throwing political correctness out the window....Merry Christmas everybody!

I can't vote for someone that doesn't believe in evolution and that's Hickabee.... wait I mean Huckabee. If he wants to preach then let him become a full time minister somewhere in backwoods Arkansas. Let him put on all the Christmas commercials he wants cause he can't win. There's too much out there on him that will make too many voters feel very uncomfortable to vote for him. Well except those on the reich-wing.

At least this political candidate has voiced his religous preference on the matter of Christmas. It seems like everyone is avoiding the C word like it's attached to a deadly disease. My question is how do you celebrate Christmas if you don't believe in Jesus? Christmas, after all, is the celebration of Jesus' birth. If you don't believe in Jesus you shouldn't be celebrating Christmas.

Danny....the fact that it is the top story may imply that people are interested in candidates that remain true to themselves and don't become instantaneous hypocrites the minute they announce their candidacy. This is actually something worthwhile to read in my opinion...it shows a bit of his character, which is what we all need to see of all the candidates.

Why not do a festivus messagE? That way everyone is included.

jeremyfix: What does a belief in evolution have to do with being a Christian? I am a Christian, Episcopalean by denomination, and I do believe in evolution. The two are quite easily combined, so I'm not real sure what you mean.

Faith in politics.....This is why we need
RON PAUL.....Huckabee gets me sick!!!! I
hear he dosen't even have a THEOLOGICAL
degree!!!!!! WHAT A LIAR.....

Good for him. Let's see, it's "Christ"mas time and Huckabee is a "Christ"ian. Refreshing. Though, sadly, no Republican has a shot in '08 thanks to Bush.

Rather than a THEOLOGICAL degree how about a real degree like and ENGINEERING degree.

QUESTION: What do a Radical, Islamic Muslin Jihadist and a Right-Wing American Evangelical Fanatic have in common?

ANSWER: They BOTH strongly support and religiously follow Mike Huckabee's statement that "a wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband".

I have no doubt that Huck will bring these two groups together.

Women everywhere: beware of this Neanderthal.

The hard right is still PO'd that the republicans duped them into voting for them in 04' by pandering to their homophobic, self-centered, self-important fears. To this day, I can't tell if Bush really was smarter than they are or just too inept to fully follow through with anything that his big mouth started... which really makes me scared that these people can vote. Christmas is a crock developed by large corporations to help them look good on their balance sheets at the end of the year. It has nothing to do with family and friends, goodness and happiness. Everyone I've seen in the past three weeks is a miserable SOB including me since I'm broke (there goes the gift-giving part of it) and my friends feel that getting together is something we can do anytime (there goes the friends and family thing) and I don't believe what religion has tried to cram down my throat for the past 45 years!! Go back to work and get out of debt This is the best thing you can do for yourself and anyone else you know!

Joan: you don't have to have a theological degree to be an ordained minister in some denominations. I know some ordained ministers that have degrees in psychology, some in an area of theology, and some that have no degree in anything. Depends on the denomination. This does not make him a liar.

Actually, the fact that Huckabee has gained so much momentum recently is a perfect example of America's lack of critical thinking. He is an evangelical compassionate conservative in the mold of GW Bush. He is in favor of taxing, spending and providing benefits for illegal aliens, as well as a national smoking ban, regulating people's lives.

However many in the heartland are willing to look past his obvious deficiencies because of his religion and some snazzy ads with Chuck Norris, along with some Dick Morris-brand triangulation.

The people of Iowa need to examine each candidate's positions and not vote only on which candidate is the nicest or how warm and fuzzy they make you feel.

Do we really want another pre-emptive warmonging christian who supports torture as the leader of the free world? If not, then Ron Paul is the only Christian that walks the talk, does not flip-flop and has a 20 year history of supporting the constitution and the rule of law.

Lets quit talking about this and get to the real National Issues

Alex H.: I haven't done my homework, but from my grandmother's teachings many years ago, I believe that is a basic Southern Baptist conviction that a wife must submit. I do not adhere to that concept or denomination, but I do not think that makes them neanderthals. Huckabee did not inflict his religious beliefs into the governing of Arkansas, I lived here all the time he was govenor and not once was this an issue. So what makes you think he would do so as President of the US?

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND MAY THE LOVE OF CHRIST BE WITH YOU ALL!!! THERE I SAID IT!!! :)

Robert A. Heinlein predicted that the last election in the US would be 2012, when we would elect a bible thumping fundamentalist. There was no election in 2016.

Frankly if more women submitted to their husbands, adultery would become almost extinct.

Who's Robert Heinlein?

Hmmm, I wonder why there is no media talking about Ron Paul's Holiday Ad.

You people for Ron Paul keep talking about how he keeps a clear separation of church & state and how badly we need him as president. His campaign office recently marched in our small town CHRISTmas parade, handing out campaign cards and asking for votes. So...where's your separation now? That was a disgusting display. I had not made up my mind one way or the other about him, was still considering and reading, but that did it for me...he will not get a vote from me. He and his campaign offices are hypocrits and I can't stand that.

OK. So maybe this is the time of year for celebrating the birth of Christ, but do we really need a politician running for president to tell us that? I guess it's just his folksy way of trying to be humble. YEAH, RIGHT.

A canidates religion or lack of one even will not make a difference to me. I am concerned about issues and the canidates solutions. Who is best for this country at the present time. I don't care about if the canidate is rich or poor, man or woman, black or white, what religion they are. I want to hear about solutions to the nation's problems. What each canidate wants to accomplish for America.

If you think Huckabee was not influenced by his religion in the exercise of his power as governor of Arkansas, you only have to look as far as the convicts he released mostly on the recommendations of preachers who assured him they had been "saved." Religion is an issue because Huckabee, and his ilk, make it so. I wish you Christians would understand that the rest of us don't care if you are Christian, but we do care that you seem to want the world converted and under Christian dominion. From the outside, most Christian sects don't seem like very loving organizations.

Have you seen/read Huckabee's supporters being interviewed? Their support is the same only phrase rife with cliches about "being a true Christian"... all style, ZERO substance. The future is in great peril considering how many of these pigeonholed-minded people there are.

No wonder why Americans are falling so rapidly behind in math and science... apparently analytical thinking is second to playing the Jesus card.

How about this "candidate" talk about something real for a change: a level-headed foreign policy, tax reform, education reform, global warming, energy, infrastructure, etc. Man or woman, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, or whatever, who cares so long as they have the best policy.

Punk: The issue is not that he doesn't have a theology degree. The issue is that he has CLAIMED for years to have one, but doesn't. THAT is what makes him a LIAR.

"A winter festival was traditionally the most popular festival of the year in many cultures. Reasons included less agricultural work needing to be done during the winter, as well as people expecting longer days and shorter nights after the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. In part, the Christmas celebration was created by the early Church in order to entice pagan Romans to convert to Christianity without losing their own winter celebrations. Certain prominent gods and goddesses of other religions in the region had their birthdays celebrated on December 25, including Ishtar, Sol Invictus and Mithras."

But remember. . .it's all about 'Jesus'

You are all missing the point. Huckabee is warm, humorous and have damn good ads. He has my vote, especially if the Democrats nominate Obama.

HAPPY FESTIVUS to the Best of US!

Celebrating Christmas is only one of the religious holidays this month ... does Huckleberry plan to exclude non-Christian voters from his candidacy? I am always very wary of people who wear their religious views on their sleeves ... especially when it appears to be a cover-up for weak qualifications.

Hah, it really cracks me up how much more frightened of imaginary Christians in America the Left is than they are of actual declared and active fascist Islamists all over the world.

These moonbats attacking Huckabee for invoking the name of Christ would never think to attack a Muslim for invoking the name of Mohammed.

Whether that is from fear of reprisal, or from insane partisan ideology, I'll leave that up to the reader to decide.

But the effect is all to obviously real when you read things like "Just what America needs, it's own crazy militant brand of religion" because a Christian candidate makes a reference to Jesus Christ.

I am purely agnostic, but at least I am sane.

I find Huckabee's ad, in which he invokes Christian imagery in a blatant and crass religious appeal, to be highly offensive. To me he comes across as a smooth-talking snake-oil salesman preacher.

Ron Paul called Huckabee out for what he is doing. I hope that others will condemn this blatant pandering to people's religious tendencies, and we will get back to examining a candidate's positions and record.

Why is it that Christians continue to refuse that Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with Christ. I find it amazing that people don't realize that once again the church bastardized several pre-exising pagan and Roman celebrations and put them into a Christian context and literally created a holiday to celebrate their lord. Wouldn't actually lend more credence to the holiday if you actually celebrated the birth of Christ at the actual birth of Christ? Oh wait, no one really knows when that is. Here's another one, look up the history of Easter. Pagan goddess Eostre sound familiar to anyone? Didn't think so. The rabbit, Eostres symbol. What do the Christians think? That's when Christ was arisen. Wrong again.

If Huckabee gets the nomination, the Republican party is just about done with. You can't reconcile his spending and nanny-state record with the other half of the party that isn't interested in voting for a leftist socialist just because he's holding a Bible and sitting in front of a cross that he denies is a cross.

This turkey just won't fly. But I'm sure the media knows that when they puff him up, hoping to see him fail against Clinton.

I forgot to mention - Ron Paul was asked about his opinion of the Huckabee ad in a Foxnews interview. In fact he was ambushed; he did not have a chance to prepare and rehearse his answer. Ron just spoke honestly and with integrity from the heart. He calls it like he sees it, and I agree with his assessment.

Judge for yourself.

Voting for a "Christian President" is as insane as supporting the "Christian Militia".

What Huck is really trying to say here is that HE was the walrus.

Just look at his older pictures holding that bass guitar...GOO GOO GOO JOOB!

I'd like to ask Greg what connection he sees between state & church by looking for votes in his "small" town's parade?

For everyone saying you're glad you know what he stands for and blah blah blah that's the problem. Ever heard of the seperation of church and state? The whole point is that we shouldn't know and religion should not guide politics whatsoever. That is what has gotten us in the mess we are in now. Everyone is being elected on a religious platform, not just the President. Huckabee is nowhere near the first to do this. How does it seem to be working out for us? This is coming from a practicing Christian.

No one is missing the point that Huckabee is warm, humorous and has good ads. The fact that he's affable is what scares me. The fact that people are stupid enough to vote for him based on those reasons is why.

And I'm not more afraid of Christian fascists in America than I am Islamic Fascists anywhere. I'm just afraid that the amount it would take to make the Christian fascists just as dangerous is very little.

What does "Bible thumping" mean? I'm a Christian, which I have not and would not ever apologize for, but have no idea what you non-Christians mean by "Bible thumping." Probably don't WANT to know. I appreciate Huckabee wishing us Merry Christmas. This IS the Christmas season and I believe it is being celebrated more this year than in many years past. People in the stores have been saying "Merry Christmas" and it's just like old times. Now if we can change America back to what it was in the old days when theft, promiscuity, murder, etc., etc. were unacceptable to parents and their children grew up with the same values - honesty, integrity, self-control, kindness, generosity, etc., we could all - including all religions and faiths - live peacefully together. It's possible except for the athiest, who don't want ANYTHING to do with any of the above-mentioned things! Will never understand what they have against these virtues?!?

I don't understand why people are so afraid of people that have faith. What I fear much more is electing a President who has no faith, no beliefs, no core principles, nothing to stand for... just another political hack who would sell us all out for the sake of popularity and a historic legacy.

The reason why we are in such dire times at present is not because of George W. Bush's faith in God, but because of the excesses and the loose moral and ethical standards of a one BJ Clinton and his ilk.

WAY TO GO GOV. HUCKABEE!!

This is America, and this is the season to recognize the birth of CHIRST. I am so glad to see a person speak up for Christians and if others are offended, then YOU are shallow... get over it! We are the USA not a Muslim country where you can not speak your convictions. You now know where this candidate stands. I much prefer knowing that now than later. Obama may be a good candidate but wont it be more stressful if he is President directing a prayer than knowing it now? Isn't it better to know a Mormon and what he does spiritually than finding out later?

GO FOR IT GOV. HUCKABEE!!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

Mike Huckabee is typical of all self-righteous fundamentalist Christians - He CLAIMS his POLITICAL ad is simply a sweet, innocent "Christmas Card" to Americans. If that was the truth, then why is he only playing it in the 3 caucus states? Why not the entire country? When he replies that he has not crossed the line between religion and politics he proves himself insincere and basically dishonest. Hardly "Christian Values" and not my idea of a good Christian man. I am Roman Catholic. Can you even imagine one of our greatest presidents, John F. Kennedy sending out such an obviously political ad? One that is basically manipulative in its very nature? No Way. But then again, President Kennedy was intelligent. Huckabee is clearly "Bush Part II". If Jesus DID run for office, he NEVER would have endorsed Huckabee's political ad campaign. Here's to the TRUE meaning of Christmas; it aint about politics. It's about Peace.

Duh. What else should we celebrate at Christmass? the sales at the malls?. For all the morons on here who do not know what Christmass is: IT IS THE DAY JESUS WAS BORN.so what else should be important at this time of year?. Get over it.

Paul is dead? Sorry but by every indicator, his campaign is just getting started.

There is nothing wrong in having a message about Christmas. It is time people grow up, Merry Christmas, Chanuakh, Muslin Holy days etc. We each celebrate special Holidays in our lives. About time a candidate has emough gumptom to call Christmas Holiday period what it is. Why I just celebrated the festible of lighs (Jewesh faith) and I'm not offended. He has my vote... Grow up people.. take the chips off your shoulder, enjoy the Christmas Holidays in your special way. J

CosmicConservative: Agnostic or not, you make a very good point. If any of the candidates were Jewish and invoked the name of God or the prophets, what would all these people who like to bash Christianity do? They'd have to bash the Jewish religion as well. I don't really care what religion a candidate is, or if they are agnostic even (which, btw, can be a truly good way to live), as long as they remain true to what they say they are and believe. That is a sign of a solid individual, not one that is willing to let their own personal beliefs slide or set on the back burner for the sake of gaining a few votes.

the 5's
some year you ought to study when Easter is celebrated. 1st Sunday after full moon after spring equinox. As you could figure out from the mentions in the Gospels.

That you don't believe I will defend. That you find it necessary to belittle mine, I pity

beargulch:

In case you hadn't noticed, Mike Huckabee has been the Governor of Arkansas for years, and so far it shows no signs of becoming a fascist Christian stronghold. You demonstrate exactly the sort of insane partisan moonbattery I am talking about. You casually and callously assert that Christians in this country are teetering on the verge of fascism when the evidence to the contrary is totally overwhelming to anyone with an actual functioning cerebral cortex.

This knee-jerk anti-Christian reaction of the Left is as frightening to me, an actual practicing agnostic, as any Christian activity on the Right. If anyone in this country is demonstrating fascist tendencies of thought-control and persecution of people who think differently, it is the Left with their constant attacks on Christians, the great majority of whom are kind, decent and thoughtful people.

"The whole religious complexion of the modern world is due to the absence from Jerusalem of a lunatic asylum." -- Thomas Paine

cbeargal:
Who's Robert Heinlein?

Personally, I think this is part of the problem. As the rest of the world has moved towards a more progressive social agenda, and becomes more educated, this has not been the case here in the US. Robert Heinlein was one of the most prolific and intelligent science-fiction authors in the US in the 20th century. The fact that someone had to ask who he was - didn't even bother to look it up for herself - says a lot.

Sure, the majority of people in this country are Christian. But there seems to be a misunderstanding of what our country was founded upon. While we were founded on Judeo-Christian principals and the Hammurabi Code, there is a BIG reason why the Constitution actively seperates church and state. We do not rule religiously.

There's a reason that someone like Huckbee scares some of us (and I'm a lifelong registered Republican.) We don't buy into his brand of religious belief, and don't want it shoved down our throats. And then people wonder why we support Giuliani.

Please, anti-Christian folks, educate yourselves about Christianity before repeating stupid untruths. For example: Ministers do not have to have a theological degree. And another: Women must submit to their husbands. Wrong, we don't give up everything and do what our husband wants all the time. We "submit" to our husbands in a loving relationship, as the Church does to Christ. Christ loves and we submit to His teaching because it is the way, the truth, and the light. My husband shows me Christ-like love every day. He respects my opinions and like Christ gives me the freedom to make my own decisions. Many times I choose to agree with him (just like any successfully married couple) because we are partners and want the best for each other. If you want to blast someone's religion, know what you are talking about or you'll end up looking like an uneducated fool. Christians are not stupid, backwater jerks. Some are even Democrats...heaven forbid!

HelluvaEngineer "analytical thinking is second to playing the Jesus card...Man or woman, Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, or whatever, who cares so long as they have the best policy."

It sounds like you do care.

Ha! Christmas isn't even a true Christian holiday! Don't y'all know it was OUTLAWED in many Northeastern states to even celebrate it until the mid 1800's??? How's that for separation of Church and State??? He's saying that this season is about Christ- no it's about Money, materialism, and me, me, me. Christ was born in the FALL and the God of the Jews and Christians HATES being worshiped the way the pagans worship their Gods.... so Huckabeejust needs to be quiet and get his facts straight. He's pandering to a large number of people that don't even know the facts LOL What's new???

Ah, again, and it's not even a joke. A riddle, perhaps...time to educate yourself! And love others as you seem to love yourself. Merry Christmas!

Why is embracing one's religious faith such a political taboo? Just because someone feels strongly about their own personal beliefs does not infer that they are ignorant of others. I am Catholic and Christmas holds a special meaning to me, however, my wife is Jewish and we equally respect each other and the traditions, values and holidays that we each celebrate. The notion that Christians are somehow ignorant and/or arrogant when it comes to respecting others is insulting and false.

Huckalie wants it both ways, he wants to bash other faiths but cry foul when someone calls him on it; he wants to appeal to a narrow fundamentalist base while at the same time trying to broaden his appeal; he claims he didn't have any influence in the pardon of killers but then he wrote letters to the parole board asking for their release; he got jobs for big donors but then claims it's a political smear, he ran an unethical administration in AR but then blames the accusations on a vast left-wing conspiracy. Anyone gullible enough to not see his crass pandering to their beliefs deserves to be bamboozled by Huckalie. If you think Bushie was bad wait until you get this retrograde reactionary in office. But then again Huckalie has so many skeletons in his closet that if the Republicans are stupid enough to nominate him they'll be committing Huckaside.

To: Posted by: AJ | Dec 18, 2007 3:40:35 PM

It is about time someone stands up for their faith. It is Christmas and it is about the bith of Christ

So what is the Bith of Christ. Is that something from the Mayan Faith ??

Aww....you End-of-the-Worlders have NO sense of humor.

Jesus does. Apparently he created YOU.

Go have a latte and wait fer the RAPTURE, fools.

If the bible doesn't actually say December 25th is Jesus' birthday, how do you know it's true?

yawn!

You are all idiots. Merry Christmas.

mike g: Okay, you and I have the same faith, but you really do need to do your homework. December 25th is the day Constantine set aside as a rememberance of the birth of Christ, it is not his actual birthday. What the other poster said about December 25th being a pagon holiday is true...Constantine chose that day of the year to celebrate the birth of Christ in order to draw pagons to the church. It has been determined that Jesus was more than likely born during the late summer or early fall of the year, not at the end of it. Most know that Constantine was not a Christian but wanted the Christians' money and wanted the warring between religions to stop, which was why he held the meeting at Nicea and attempted to bring all faiths under one umbrella. He himself was not baptized until he was on his death-bed.

You say "never again" to a Bible thumper in the White House? How interesting, considering we've never had one there in the history of this country. Bush is no "Bible thumper." I work with Bible thumpers, I know Bible thumpers, and George W. Bush is no Bible thumper. Put the blame where it belongs--on neoconservatisim, not religion.

It is so hard to understand how the so-called "Tolerant" of this country ars so INTOLERANT when it comes to Jesus Christ. Why are they so afraid of the name of Jesus? Why do attack Christmas?
Are they really afraid that Christians might stand up and take a stand against their immorality? Are these "intolerants" so filled with hate that they cannot accept the fact the Jesus loves them enough to die for them? Can't they just accept a little love in their lives and lighten up just a littl?

Frankly, I didnt see the ad as a "political" ad but simply a "Merry Christmas" message from Gov. Huckabee. Shame on you unhappy souls. And BTW, Please have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Right on!!!

"It is unknown exactly when or why December 25 became associated with Christ's birth. The New Testament does not give a specific date.

If the bible doesn't actually say December 25th is Jesus' birthday, how do you know it's true?"

Shouldn't we all be much more concerned with the economy and war and loss of civil liberties and corruption in washington.....

I don't care for a Theocracy based on superstition, I want a president (Ron Paul) who is smart, studies economics and has real solutions.

Huckabee is an sharp man who is a great speaker but that isn't a reason to vote for him. He adopts half baked ideas from 3rd parties with their own agendas. Fair tax is a Fraud, His "tough" immigration plan is so unrealistic it will never happen. (I think that's the plan)

If you like Huckabee before the ad you still do, if you don't ,you use this to make your point. Your point being BaHumbug ?.He got a lot of air time for a little money , Seems pretty smart to me ! Merry Christmas :)

Isn't it wonderful. A man wishes you a Merry Christmas and you want to hang him for his religion. At least you know where he stands. Isn't that better than not knowing what someone's faith system is?

And while we are on the subject, to everyone that keeps demanding that religion stop being emphasized, I say to you, Stop ramming your atheism down my throat. Let me worship my God, and you can worship your brain, and we'll all be happy. Fair compromise?

Mike Huckabee would continue the policies of death and destruction that have destroyed America's spirit. How he is able to reconcile this death worship with his religious beliefs is anybody's guess -- then again, plenty of Christians are seemingly able to do so.

Whay can't he just have said Merry Christmas and left it at that? It's the difference between a candidate who happens to be Christian, and wanting to be a Christian President.

Actually, it's about time the candidates loosened up and celebrated whatever holiday applies to them -- I liked the ad -- it was refreshing --
What are the candidates going to do about all those people who have TIVO or OnDemand??

Screw his religion. Exactly what was that snake-baiting thing Baptists do?

Could someone describe that facinating, Christ-like ritual? Is that IN the Bible? I mean for MORE than that ONE line in....Luke, I/m guessing.