A Christmas Message to atheist activists Everywhere

Dear Atheist Activist,

It seems during this festive time of year, you feel an increased need to protest everything from nativity scenes on public property, to taking school children to see A Charlie Brown Christmas. I certainly do not dispute your God given right to profess your disbelief in God. And God Bless you for standing up for what you believe in, even if what you believe in is nothing. I must say though, for someone who fights the representation of the birth of Christ in public venues in the name of protecting citizens against fictional doctrines, it seems just a little hypocritical that santa, elves, and Bart Simpson dressed up like santa get a pass.

If the Christ of Christmas were an evil prophet whose decrees called for the honor killings of one's family members or if its doctrine declared a holy war while is warriors strapped on suicide vests to kill masses of infidels, I might understand your opposition. Which brings me to the question: Why is there such a shortage of organized atheism  in the middle east? And why aren't you over there protesting their holidays? I guess you guys are cool with brother muhammad. But, seriously, considering all of the threats to our freedom and personal liberty, the threat of peace on earth and good will towards man doesn't seem so threatening.

Finally, for someone who believes this is all the time you will ever have, spending money on billboards protesting something you do not believe in and devoting so much time on an organized effort to debunk what you see as false seems like a foolish waste of time to me. But if it gives you a sense of purpose, have at it my friend. I am just a little confused as to why you would even need a sense of purpose in such a purposeless existence.

Anyway, I would wish you a Merry Christmas, but since you would likely find that offensive, here is wishing December 25, 2012 is merely an additional day to add to the total and final number of days you have left on this earth. Oh yeah, have fun opening your presents!