Peter, Sorry if it came across as a reprimand... my intention was simply to point out that there was an implied assumption that everyone on the list was a x-tian. Given the clearly international coverage this list gets, it seemed simply polite to remind folks that x-tianity isn't the only religion in the world... something many westerners (and many Americans in particular) seem to forget.
A joyous New Year to all! Ray --- In [email protected], "Peter Brunone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ���...and as we know, no atheists, etc�EVER celebrate Christmas :) > > ���If someone wants to wish a�happy specific holiday to those who celebrate it, I *think* we can afford to be tolerant.� For example, when I hear "have a joyous Eid al Fitr", I don't feel obligated to reprimand whoever said it.� I just realize that it wasn't for me and move on. > > Happy New Year! > > Peter > (my profound apologies to Chinese, Persian, and any other folks to who do not celebrate the new year on January 1) > > From: "sindarintech" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Actually, I prefer the more general 'Happy Holidays'... it doesn't > make the assumption that everyone on the list is a christian. > > Happy Holidays! > Ray > > --- In [email protected], <SYSTEM- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Merry Christmas to a great list(s) and happy holidays. > > > > Mike Belcher > > Independant Computer Consultant > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/saFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AspNetAnyQuestionIsOk/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
