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The Missing Manger

The Missing Manger The snow was whirling as they passed the Church. The boy, only six, asked his mother, "Where is the manger?" How could she tell him what had passed? That the world decided Jesus was a useless human being, alas! The government decided it so! That man who died on Calvary, so very long ago, just had to go. His name, forbidden now is songs. Stores forbidden to say Merry Christmas- because His name was in it? How to tell him Rudolph was perfectly alright? But a manger was a politically incorrect sight. That man who died for humanity, alas! Replaced by a reindeer with a flashing red nose of glass? Her tears became icy rivulets on her torn, sad face. Asking herself, how did I ever let this happen~I am a disgrace! November 24, 2019

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/25/2019 1:17:00 AM

This is so so sad. Your poem is a masterpiece, dear friend. Love to you, Gina

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/25/2019 8:39:00 AM

The poem tells a story we don't want to know. Silent Night..No! Rudolph, yes. Kids are taught to be little atheists and forget human history and forget Christ.if they ever here His name. Panagiota Panagiota

M. L. Kiser

Date: 11/24/2019 5:46:00 PM

Oh boy, this is happening all over; our local courthouses wont even allow a manger scene at Christmas; they're afraid it'll offend other religions. It was debated a long time too, yet, they were still too dense to realize that they could also put up symbols of other's religions, rather than just celebrating one; compromise would've made most everyone happy. Well penned.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/24/2019 6:17:00 PM

Appreciate you saying it was well penned. We all have to give each other space. This offense nonsense is truly nuts. It extends to words, too. One airlines is forbidding the addressing people as women and men? Things and beings are what they are. The control freaks need to get over it. Many courthouses, schools, etc are Ok with banning.....the more education people Have lately...the less freedoms they allow? Go figure it out. I can't. Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/24/2019 10:44:00 AM

So sad its come to this, I worked with people of many faiths, NOT one was offended by our Christmas celebrations. Tom.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/24/2019 11:05:00 AM

In the US, the atheist organizations are a bit over the top. I am like you..nobody is offended except said group. They tried to stop Menorahs, too. Am sure there are more. Rare here to see a manger in front of a home or anything Christian! Not being able to even say Merry Christmas is terrible. Cards are also anti Christian....Panagiota