Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs agree: put Christ back in Christmas

You know it's getting bad when even the non-Christian religions are criticizing the rampant secularization of Christmas.

British Muslims say: Put Christ back in Christmas

Muslim leaders joined Britain's equality watchdog Monday in urging Britons to enjoy Christmas without worrying about offending non-Christians.

"It's time to stop being daft about Christmas. It's fine to celebrate and it's fine for Christ to be star of the show," said Trevor Phillips, chairman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

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Muslim Council of Britain spokesman Shayk Ibrahim Mogra said, "To suggest celebrating Christmas and having decorations offends Muslims is absurd. Why can't we have more nativity scenes in Britain?"

"Hindus celebrate Christmas, too. It's a great holiday for everyone living in Britain," said Anil Bhanot, general secretary of the UK Hindu Council.

Sikh spokesman Indarjit Singh said: "Every year I am asked 'Do I object to the celebration of Christmas?' It's an absurd question. As ever, my family and I will send out our Christmas cards to our Christian friends and others."

Even all these groups can see that Christmas is an inclusive holiday, not an exclusive one ("I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."), and they enjoy it. Secularization of Christmas (and everything else) isn't tolerance. It's very much the opposite.