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> Buddhists in Jordan must not eat in public during Ramadan That is very different! Buddhists in Jordan a legally barred from doing so, whereas there's no law
by JAlexoid 5y ago
> Buddhists in Jordan must not eat in public during Ramadan
That is very different! Buddhists in Jordan a legally barred from doing so, whereas there's no law demanding that you actually celebrate Christmas.
- renewiltord 5y agoThere is a law that Federal government workers must not work during Christmas, however. You are legally barred from having employees who report in to you come in on Christmas. If you’re a Muslim, Hindu, or Buddhist you will be given Christmas to celebrate. Come on, this is blatantly non-separation-of-church-and-state. It’s not anything that upsets me but observationally it is so obvious. M
- throwaway894345 5y agoBut this is a vestige, and presumably one that would go away if challenged in court. It’s not strong proof that America is a Christian nation (de jure or de facto) or any such thing.