By BRIDGET COOK
CASEY council has taken a stand against ‘political correctness gone mad’ and urged to the community to celebrate Christmas proudly.
The council resolved at its meeting last night to advise occupants of council facilities in the strongest way possible that Casey advocates the celebration of Christmas, as well as Easter and other religious festivals, in all of its facilities.
Councillor Gary Rowe, who raised the item, called on all councillors to support his call to restore the true meaning of Christmas.
Cr Rowe said he raised the motion after hearing about organisations, including childcare and community centres, in both Casey and other neighbouring municipalities, not celebrating Christmas out of fear of offending other religious backgrounds.
“This nation was built on Christian beliefs from the days of the first fleet we have celebrated a Christian Christmas ever since,” he said.
“Political correctness has gone mad in this country.
“This is a country built on Christian beliefs and it should be celebrated.
“Recent figures from 2011 show that over 62 per cent of Australians are either Protestants or Catholic and only six per cent of Australians are other religions.
City of Casey mayor Geoff Ablett said councillors wanted to make a stand against political correctness gone mad at Christmas time.
“We are encouraging all Casey residents to celebrate Christmas by proudly displaying nativity scenes, hanging Christmas motifs, singing carols and using the word Christmas.”
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