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JACKIE MASON AND RAOUL FELDER

Not long ago I blogged a Jewish website dedicated to putting an end to Christmas.

In the latest issue of "Catalyst" is a story of comedian Jackie Mason and attorney Raoul Felder who have formed an organization called Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation.

In the article they explain their position:

We cannot see how our beliefs are jeopardized by someone else celebrating his beliefs--particularly if the celebrations are those consisting, at least in part, of love, family values, spirituality and giving thought to the less fortunate.

We would have a very fragile religion if 2000 years of our culture and beliefs were threatened by Bing Crosby singing "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"--incidentally written by a Jew, Irving Berlin....

Also, if the Christians are discouraged from buying Christmas presents, some thought must be given to the question, "Who is selling the presents to the Christians?"...

It is significant that the ACLU's position is that pornography is protected under the Constitution, while the Christmas tree is not. So, if this bunch were successful, the only way you could see a Christmas tree is if you visit a porn shop that had one.

On their website you can read Don Feder's comment:

Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation was organized because we recognize that Christians are the last remaining obstacle to the moral deconstruction of America, because attacks on Christians are motivated by hatred for the values they espouse.

Another page in the website spells out in more detail the position this organization is taking. A small sample:

Lastly, regarding the filibuster of Bush judges, Senator Frist has it right: By blocking votes on pro-life nominees, Senate Democrats have established their own religious test for public office, in direct contravention of the First Amendment. In effect, they are saying that if you’re a Catholic, an evangelical or an Orthodox Jew who takes his religion seriously, you should automatically be disqualified from serving in the judiciary. But, then, shouldn’t these individuals also be barred from serving in Congress or holding any elective office? Indeed, shouldn’t they be excluded from all rights of citizenship, including voting? That would seem to be the logical extension of the left’s pro-abortion litmus test.

If Benedict is making common ground with Jews like these two, he has my enthusiastic support.

Thanks, guys.