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Bill O'Reilly Says Atheist Sign Is "Mean" - Oh, The Irony!

Posted by Priscilla -12.80pc on December 14, 2013 · Flag

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Bill O'Reilly is a devout Catholic who, as a soldier of Christ, never wastes an opportunity to disparage atheists who publicly advocate for their positions. He loves to insult Richard Dawkins because Bill, like the inquisitors of old, believes that anybody who doesn't believe as he does is a filthy heretic. And because he believes in a Jesus-centric Christmas, he wages an annual crusade (jihad?) to protect Christmas from those evil atheists who hate the baby Jesus. But being so devout and all, you'd think that he would be confident in his faith. Yet the Holy Ghost inspired Bill is very disturbed by "fascist" atheists who are trying to ruin his Christmas which, this year, is embodied in a atheist sponsored Times Square sign which says that you don't need Jesus to enjoy Christmas. For Bill, who waged a TV crusade (jihad?) against an abortion doctor which contributed to a climate of hate in which the doctor was murdered, this NY City sign is "mean." Awww...

The Christian right is having a collective hissy fit over a digital billboard in Time Square that asks "who needs Christ during Christmas." The word "Christ" is crossed out and the word "nobody" appears. The words "family," "friends," "charity," "food," "snow," among others, appear around the phrase "Celebrate the true meaning of Xmas." The display ends with a cheerful "happy holidays."

According to David Silverman, the president of American Atheists, who sponsored the sign, this is an affirmation for those who feel that they are forced to be involved in the religious aspect of the holiday. Silverman says, "This year, start a new tradition: Don’t go to church. You hate it, it’s boring; you probably only go because you feel guilty or obligated. Instead, spend more time with your family and friends—or volunteer. There are better uses of your time and money." So no big whoop except for O'Reilly who never wastes an opportunity to whine about how Christians are being denied their First Amendment rights; but doesn't seem to feel the same way about atheists.

Last week, O'Reilly discussed the sign with the Harvard's assistant humanist chaplain. Tuesday night, O'Reilly began his lament about "atheism on the rise" with a reference to this evil sign. His guest, Charles Krauthammer, while describing the sign as "offensive and stupid," did say that people would "give up God" as a result of seeing the sign. Thursday night, O'Reilly interviewed Dan Barker, co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. After he was unsuccessful in trying to goad Barker to disagree with the selection of Pope Francis as Time's "Person of the Year," O'Reilly asked Barker about the "obnoxious" (Oh, the irony!) Times Square sign. He said that "we don't ask you to believe in Christmas..." (Excuse me, you want "Happy Holidays" stricken from the lexicon.) He continued "but to attack it, in Time Square, is that really a nice thing to do?" Talking over Barker, he shouted "is it nice to put up a billboard, Mr. Barker?"

Bill O'Reilly asks about "nice?" Oh right, he's on speed dial with God, so it's all good.

Worth noting - ever the narcissist, Bill worked in a reference to his book, "Killing Jesus." When he asked Barker if he had read it, Barker said that it was "down" on his list. Oh, snap!


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tayyy lmao commented 2013-12-17 21:37:47 -0500 · Flag
the holiday would be nonexistent
tayyy lmao commented 2013-12-17 21:23:20 -0500 · Flag
There would be no Christmas or as you say, “Xmas” if there were no Christ so, if you take Christ out of the Christmas, it is basically all consuming and buying. Plus total disrespect of other religions, there are different ways to advocate with unnecessary and ignorant advertisements.
Jan Hall commented 2013-12-15 13:24:15 -0500 · Flag
“Mean” is a word that should Resonate with self described “Thug” Junior O’Reilly.
Antoinette commented 2013-12-15 04:49:54 -0500 · Flag
Calling Billy a devout Catholic is a bit of a stretch. Given his own personal history, Billy is the one who should convert to an atheist.
Aria Prescott commented 2013-12-15 02:21:33 -0500 · Flag
If you want Christ in your Christmas, go to Christmas service, mass, hold a morning prayer… Whatever. There isn’t one show in existence that doesn’t have an episode a season showing that whole “Christmas is about love, family, and Jesus” -All right? They run only those episodes for two weeks leading up to the holiday itself, so by Christmas Eve, so if you still need reminded that Christmas is a Christian holiday centered around Jesus, you either never watch TV, or you’re made of anti-salvation teflon.

Seriously- We don’t need any more Jesus down our throats. Go away.
Joseph West commented 2013-12-15 01:13:09 -0500 · Flag
Question for BillO: Is it “nice” to talk over your guests? Frankly, if I were on O’Reilly’s show and he started talking over my answers or response, he’d get a great big fistful of the Christmas spirit, right smack dab in the middle of his face. Then I’d follow with, “Now, Bill, would it be okay if I finished answering your question without being so rudely interrupted?”
Kent Brockman commented 2013-12-14 23:40:56 -0500 · Flag
Will the sexual harasser please leave the room and get help …
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