Macy's Factor
I went shopping for a present for my daughter yesterday evening and the first shop that I entered was Macy's. Now you would think that Macy's being in the business of retail sales would welcome a man who could buy anything that their store had to sell but apparently not.
Let me back up a moment. I walked into Macy's blessed by God able to buy anything that their store had to sell but bought nothing. Why? Simple it is a happy holidays kind of place and I am a Merry Christmas kind of guy. God put the money in my pocket and so why should I give His money to someone who does not honor His son. I heard happy holidays from the store clerk and thought I am glad I am not buying anything in this store. Now keep in mind that the staff at Macy's have always been very helpful and very kind to me. I am making the assumption that they have been instructed to say happy holidays by management based on the fact that I saw no signs in the store saying Merry Christmas.
Next store I went to was Dillard's and as I did not see any Merry Christmas signs there either or hear any wishes of Merry Christmas I passed on to Belk's. It was there that I bought my daughter's present. Was I just lucky to meet an assistant who wished me a Merry Christmas? I don't know but I do know that as I purchase all of my Christmas gifts for my family I thank God for His blessing to be able to do this without debt. You see we are Christians and as Christians we celebrate the birth of Jesus at this time of year. It is not just a holiday to us it is a special time of year because without Jesus sacrifice we would not be able to come before God in prayer.
Now for all those liberals and atheists out there who know a little about history I too know that Jesus was conceived in December by the Holy Spirit and born in September but as the evil of partial birth abortion was not practiced 2,000 years ago and as I believe that life begins at conception then you will understand why I am happy to celebrate His "birth" with the rest of Christianity in December.
Most of my gifts will actually be purchased overseas at Marks & Spencer in the UK because that is where my family live. It is definitely a Merry Christmas kind of store even though it was founded and probably is still majority owned by Jews. Jesus Christ was born a Jew though many try to forget that including a few Christians but then more than a few of them try to forget that Moses wife was black and God honored her as Moses wife.
The fact that Jesus was a Jew may account for the fact that right beneath the M&S web site listing when I pulled it up on Google was a Muslim hate site asking people to boycott Marks & Spencer. I do not boycott Muslim stores or restaurants so why should I boycott a Jewish one? In fact over this year I know that I have spent more in a local Muslim owned store than I will in Marks and Spencer this Christmas.
You see my God asks me to practice love and kindness to all who believe in Him and to love my enemies whoever they may be. To my knowledge I don't have any as I woke up this morning not hating anyone in the world.
Talking of "enemies" I have a Muslim friend who does not hate Jews. He believes in God and though some would argue that his God is different from my God you must keep in mind that certain Jewish sects do not believe that Jesus was the messiah either. I don't know too much about all this but what I do know is that I respect his beliefs and customs and he respects mine. Is that not what peace on earth and goodwill towards man is all about? I do not have a Jewish friend but if I did I would trust that he or she would respect my faith just as my Muslim friend and I respect each others which it would appear certain US retail stores do not.
Let me back up a moment. I walked into Macy's blessed by God able to buy anything that their store had to sell but bought nothing. Why? Simple it is a happy holidays kind of place and I am a Merry Christmas kind of guy. God put the money in my pocket and so why should I give His money to someone who does not honor His son. I heard happy holidays from the store clerk and thought I am glad I am not buying anything in this store. Now keep in mind that the staff at Macy's have always been very helpful and very kind to me. I am making the assumption that they have been instructed to say happy holidays by management based on the fact that I saw no signs in the store saying Merry Christmas.
Next store I went to was Dillard's and as I did not see any Merry Christmas signs there either or hear any wishes of Merry Christmas I passed on to Belk's. It was there that I bought my daughter's present. Was I just lucky to meet an assistant who wished me a Merry Christmas? I don't know but I do know that as I purchase all of my Christmas gifts for my family I thank God for His blessing to be able to do this without debt. You see we are Christians and as Christians we celebrate the birth of Jesus at this time of year. It is not just a holiday to us it is a special time of year because without Jesus sacrifice we would not be able to come before God in prayer.
Now for all those liberals and atheists out there who know a little about history I too know that Jesus was conceived in December by the Holy Spirit and born in September but as the evil of partial birth abortion was not practiced 2,000 years ago and as I believe that life begins at conception then you will understand why I am happy to celebrate His "birth" with the rest of Christianity in December.
Most of my gifts will actually be purchased overseas at Marks & Spencer in the UK because that is where my family live. It is definitely a Merry Christmas kind of store even though it was founded and probably is still majority owned by Jews. Jesus Christ was born a Jew though many try to forget that including a few Christians but then more than a few of them try to forget that Moses wife was black and God honored her as Moses wife.
The fact that Jesus was a Jew may account for the fact that right beneath the M&S web site listing when I pulled it up on Google was a Muslim hate site asking people to boycott Marks & Spencer. I do not boycott Muslim stores or restaurants so why should I boycott a Jewish one? In fact over this year I know that I have spent more in a local Muslim owned store than I will in Marks and Spencer this Christmas.
You see my God asks me to practice love and kindness to all who believe in Him and to love my enemies whoever they may be. To my knowledge I don't have any as I woke up this morning not hating anyone in the world.
Talking of "enemies" I have a Muslim friend who does not hate Jews. He believes in God and though some would argue that his God is different from my God you must keep in mind that certain Jewish sects do not believe that Jesus was the messiah either. I don't know too much about all this but what I do know is that I respect his beliefs and customs and he respects mine. Is that not what peace on earth and goodwill towards man is all about? I do not have a Jewish friend but if I did I would trust that he or she would respect my faith just as my Muslim friend and I respect each others which it would appear certain US retail stores do not.
posted by Wisdom at 4:51 PM
1 Comments:
Wishing you and your family a very merry and blessed Christmas. We are extremely fortunate to live in a country filled with diversity. I wish people would feel free to express their greetings without needing to feel pressure to be "politically correct" and for those of us who have said "Happy Holidays AND Merry Christmas" for years, it is sad that we have now become lumped into a category that doesn't apply. Sometimes "Happy Holidays" is used simply as a way to wish each of God's children good wishes despite their beliefs. Unfortunately, now when "Happy Holidays" is said assumptions can be made. Many true some not. It is wonderful that you are blessed to have financial security to purchase anything and live where you can choose where to make your purchase. Hmmm, what did you get your lovely daughter? (smile) May God continue to bless you and may you continue to blog. Enjoy this wonderful day.
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