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UNC-CH library drops Christmas trees

Friday, December 5, 2008

(Updated 8:08 am)

By The Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — No Christmas trees this year at the two main libraries at UNC-Chapel Hill.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reports trees have been in the lobby of the Wilson and Davis libraries for years.

Associate provost Sarah Michalak decided against the trees. Michalak said she eliminated the displays after getting questions and complaints from employees and library users about the Christian display.

Michalak says she acted after finding there are no Christmas trees in the libraries at Duke and N.C. State universities.

She says it doesn't seem right to celebrate one particular set of customs. She says libraries contain information from around the world about all belief systems that is offered without judgment.

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Gmac36

December 5, 2008 - 8:46 am EST

I am curious about how many complaints it takes to get the Christmas trees removed from the library?

leogottsch

December 5, 2008 - 4:21 pm EST

I guess I can understand that since only 84% of we US residents believe in God and most in Christ, it is easier for merchants, and now the State University System to avoid any sign of religion. In my frustration, I must ask all in power - "Will you then plan to work on December 25?" Considering how the Politically Correct and the haters of Christians have managed to negate 200+ years of God being our foundation, it does seem that our present recession might be the result of God saying He is, in turn, rejecting us!