UNC Cancels Christmas--Another Example of NC's Shame

Here at The Liberty Sphere we have often lamented the ever-increasing creeping crawl of liberalism-socialism in the state of North Carolina, which came to full fruition during the 2008 Presidential election.

Thumbing its nose at its great heritage and conservative values, the state was one of the few southern states to go into the Barack Obama column.

And now, the University of North Carolina decides to cancel Christmas.

What was once a long tradition at the various campuses of the massive UNC system, the main campus being at Chapel Hill, has given way to the scourge of multiculturalism, anti-Christian bias, and liberal elitist snobbery.

Until this year, Christmas trees could be seen in the library buildings on its main campus. This year, however, the University decided to ban the trees.

The reason? Complaints by some library staffers who were offended that the library would 'favor one religion over another.'

The thing that is ironic about the matter, however, is that the Christmas tree is not a uniquely Christian symbol in any fashion. Medieval Christians took what had been a pagan symbol and 'Christianized it,' making it a centerpiece for Christmas holiday celebrations.

For this reason many who espouse no religion at all will display a Christmas tree during the season.

It would be very interesting to discover whether or not the University makes special accommodations for Muslim students in ways they will not accommodate Christians or any other religion, as other universities have done.

If they do, I would not be a bit surprised.