The "War" on X-Mas Amateur Skeptics 048

Announcements:
(Tuesday, 12/06) Bryan and Kim had dinner with James Randi
(Wednesday, 12/07) Bryan went to Randi lecture
(Wednesday, 12/07) Kimberly at initial meeting of Boulder Apologetics
(Sunday, 12/11) AFH at Colorado Humanists - Secular Hub discussion

Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, 12/13 Cafe Sci I “Modeling El Nino in the 21st Century)
Thursday, 12/15 Boulder Apologetics meeting #2
Saturday, 12/17 Holiday Giving Blood Donation (Denver Atheists and AFH)
Friday, 12/23 Winter Solstice Party (Denver Atheists)
Thursday, 01/12 Mythbusters Live
Wednesday, 01/18 - DMNS: A Zoologist’s Amazing Mongolian Adventures
Thursday, 01/19 - DMNS: Science Lounge: Know Your Snow

Updates on Previous Stories:
Norway Gunman declared Insane at time of attack - Kimberly

San Francisco McDonald's find way around toy ban - Ian

Sweat lodge lawsuits settled for $3M - Bryan

Tainted Nectar? Consumer Group Warns Of Arsenic In Fruit Juice - Bryan

Prop 8 unconstitutional - Bryan

Religious Insanity:
Kentucky church bans interracial couples - Ian
Ky Church Overturns Ban on Interracial Couples - Ian

Are you my new Mommy? Adopt an Atheist campaign from the Catholic League - Kimberly

Radical Christian Group Prays for George Michael's Death - Ian
(Matthew 5:
43. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
44. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;) - Bryan

A Lesson in Common Sense:
Penn Jillette's 10 Commandments for atheists - Ian

The “War” on Christmas:

A Brief History Of The War on Christmas - Ian

Brief History: The War on Christmas - Ian

Sorry, Bill O'Reilly. Christians themselves started the 'War on Christmas'... in the 16th Century! - Ian

Who Are the New Go-To Movie Villains? How About Atheists? - Ian

American Atheists: "War on Christmas" billboard - Ian

War on Christmas The allure of victimhood, even during the holiday season - Ian

Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe? (This is a PDF file that should at least be skimmed over before hand) - Ian

Christmas controversy - Bryan

Naughty List (not as fun as it sounds) - Kimberly

Truth and Myths about Christmas:

Claim: suicide increase during holidays
This is a myth
Unhappy Holidays - Bryan
Suicide and the Holidays: Myths and Facts-- John McIntosh, PhD - Bryan

Claim: Increased depression during holidays
This is true
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping - Bryan
What Causes Holiday Blues? - Bryan

How many Americans don’t celebrate X-Mas:
U.S. Population 311,800,000 in mid-2011
Current U.S.A. Population - Bryan
Holiday debt:
holiday spending statistics - Bryan
Study: Hard Core Holiday Shoppers May Owe Well Into 2011

Final Discussion Question:

Should Non-believers celebrate Christmas?

Something to End the Show on:
Ghoul-b-gone ghost repellent spray - Shawn

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