Chase Bank Orders Tree Removed - War On Christmas - Fox Nation

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 Orders Tree Removed - War On Christmas - Fox Nation A Chase Bank branch was ordered to remove a Christmas tree that had been donated by a local business patron, Antonio Morales of Bellagio Salon. The tree was ordered removed on the grounds that it might be offensive. Once people started to complain, the bank officials changed their story. Apparently they notified Mr. Morales that they would like to have the tree back but wanted to pay for it as it was bank policy not to accept gifts. He said no because it is his policy to donate trees. He donated the tree elsewhere. Kudos to Mr. Morales for keeping the spirit of Christmas! As for JP Morgan and Chase Bank, you just might be getting a very ugly Christmas present this year--the loss of many Christian customers who are fighting back in the war on Christmas.

One of the commenters included Mr Morales' business address and suggested readers send Christmas cards thanking him for his gift and for keeping the spirit of Christmas.  I think this is a great idea!  Let's show him our support! Here is his address:

Antonio Morales
Bellagio Salon
521 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX  76092 

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Smithsonian Christmas-Season Exhibit Features Ant-Covered Jesus, Naked Brothers Kissing, Genitalia, and Ellen DeGeneres Grabbing Her Breasts | CNSnews.com

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Click on the title to read the article about the Smithsonian's new Christmas season exhibit.  I am all for freedom of speech, art and expression and I spent 28 years in the service defending such rights. But I have to wonder how this level of art made it to the Smithsonian as the technical aspects of some of the exhibits seen in this article don't seem to be museum quality. I have seen better stuff at high school exhibits. It makes me wonder whether the Smithsonian was more interested in the artists' motivations rather than masterful technique. Evidently a few of the commenters, some of whom have actually been to the exhibit, thought so as well. It's a good thing this article provided an explanation of some of the exhibits as some of them were completely lost on me. For example, I never would have figured out on my own that the video with the ant covered Jesus was supposed to be a metaphor for the AIDS epidemic.  I have to wonder if the underlying motive was to simply offend, rather than portray true emotion.  I just saw an update that the Smithsonian has removed the ant covered Jesus from the exhibit.  Wow! Never thought I would see the day!    

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EXmas and Christmas

Nice article on the birth of our modern Christmas traditions.

Guess who's now banned from Capitol Christmas tree!

Guess who's now banne from Capitol Christmas tree!

Shared via AddThis Yes there is a spelling error in the title but that doesn't take away from the absurdity that Jesus seems to have been banned from the Capitol Christmas tree. Apparently religious or Jesus ornaments are not allowed on the tree. Why bother celebrating Christmas at all if we can't mention Jesus? As the saying goes, "Jesus is the reason for the season." Although Christmas trees have pagan roots they have long been associated with celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus. It seems wierd and silly to leave Jesus out of His own birthday celebration. How would you like it if you weren't invited to your birthday party? Put Christ back into Christmas! Religious freedom of expression applies to Christians too!