Published: November 12, 2009 09:47 am      

Governor asked to ‘keep Christmas in Kentucky’

We don’t have fireworks to celebrate a “summer holiday.” We celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July because we are proud of our independence. Why should we call Christmas a “winter holiday” to appease the non-Christians who might somehow be offended by a celebration of the birth of Christ?

Our country was founded on Christianity. Pilgrims came to this land for religious freedom, but that freedom is being eroded, little by little. The government has taken prayer out of our schools, the Ten Commandments out of our schools and our courthouses, and Nativity scenes out of public buildings.

Next, our governor wanted to have a holiday tree for the capitol. It’s a Christmas tree, Governor Beshear. We celebrate Christmas in Kentucky — Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas gifts and Christmas plays in churches. We celebrate the birth of Christ on the day we call Christmas.

Jesus said, “Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angel.” (Mark 8:38)

If we truly believe the Bible and believe in Jesus Christ, then it is our duty to uphold Christ in every way we can and not allow non-believers to influence us.

Elsie Petrey, Williamsburg