"There are a lot of Grinches out there that would like nothing better than to take any references to religion out of the holiday season"
- Ernest Istook
About this Quote
This quote by Ernest Istook is referring to the concept that some people would like to eliminate any spiritual recommendations from the holiday season. This could be seen as an attack on religious liberty and expression. It suggests that there are individuals who are attempting to remove the religious aspects of the holidays, which could be viewed as an attempt to restrict religious expression. This quote is a tip that we must be mindful of the spiritual aspects of the holiday and not let anyone eliminate our right to express our faith. It is very important to keep in mind that the holiday is a time for celebration and happiness, and that religious expression should be appreciated and celebrated.
This quote is written / told by Ernest Istook somewhere between February 11, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
The author also have 28 other quotes.
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