Leonard Sylvan Peikoff, a Canadian-American philosopher, once wrote an article entitled, “Why Christmas Should Be More Commercial.” He argued that, “It is time to take the Christ out of Christmas, and turn the holiday into a guiltlessly egoistic, pro-reason, this-worldly, commercial celebration.”
Peikoff’s worldview reflects that of many secular forces that are advertently or inadvertently waging war against the true meaning of Christmas.
In the US, for example, it was President Bush who replaced the term “Merry Christmas” with “Happy holidays” in the standard Christmas card issued by the White House yearly. President Barack Obama followed suit. In all his eight Christmas cards, the word “Christmas” cannot be found.
It is not difficult to notice the secularization and commercialization of Christmas today. For many people, it’s just about pool parties, night clubbing, street jamming, and the like.
As Christians with the mandate to possess our nations for Christ, we must not stand aloof and be overtaken by this wave. Instead, we must be intentional about showcasing the true reason for the season in our lives for all to see.
Trying to be “politically correct” by secularizing our lifestyles could be the greatest disservice we do to our faith.
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
Remain inspired!
