> For sure. I also object to any government dollars being spent on exercise of religion. If business want to group together and buy Christmas decorations for the business district, fine. If the local government contributes, I object.
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>Do you consider a Christmas tree with lights/ornaments an exercise of religion?

Considering that the early Catholic/Christian church stole holidays, traditions, etc from the existing religions of an area to make Christianity more 'palatable', I actually find myself being a little incensed when they bring the 'Chismon' tree into the church without explaining where the 'symbols' originated.