Brighton University Has “Christmas” on its “Language Guide” Because it’s too “Christian-centric”

Well… with my finals over, the results of which were even better than I anticipated, I’m excited to be able to get back to what really matters… griping about the state of society.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

Words are powerful, and often even more so than we realize. That’s why it’s always the first casualty of the ever-shifting goalposts of political correctness. We can’t have you goin’ around influencing people with your well-constructed arguments steeped in common sense and analysis…

The policing of words is, unfortunately, nothing new. At this point, neither is the discouragement of openly spreading Christmas cheer.

With that, let me present to you yet another chapter in the seemingly never-ending book of politically correct bullsh*t…

From The College Fix:

A British university’s “inclusive language guidance” document recommends using the phrase “winter closure period” in place of “Christmas closure period” because the latter is … “too Christian-centric.”

According to the Daily Mail, the Brighton University language guide, developed by staff and students, “is part of [a] shared commitment to making Brighton a place where everyone feels respected and valued.”

Although last updated in March of this year, the guide has come under recent scrutiny due to the holiday aspect.

A university spokesperson emphasized that the guide is just that — guidance. “Words are not ‘banned’ at Brighton, and neither is Christmas – as is clear from the decorations and Christmas trees in our buildings and across our campuses,” the spokesperson said.

Other recommendations in the guide include:

— Don’t say “_______ is so lame” because, although outdated, “lame” has its roots in ableism.

— Avoid terms such as “crazy,” “mad” and “insane” as these “trivialize mental health issues.”

— Instead of “non-white” use “people of color” or “minoritised communities.”

— Avoid “outmoded descriptors” such as “Third World” or “developing.”

— With regards to relationships, avoid gendered language such as “mother,” “father,” “brother” and “sister.”

— Don’t say “ladies and gentlemen” because it denotes a gender binary.

— “Avoid using language that suggests that sexual orientation is a choice.”

I feel like the fact that the word “Christmas” seems “Christian-centric” might be because… it is? That’s kinda the whole point, isn’t it? Or am I missing something?

On another note… am I the only one that finds it weird when we hear calls for inclusivity that require getting rid of something to achieve said inclusivity? Obviously, there are instances where it’s actually necessary, but the whole point is to make society as welcoming for everyone as possible, correct? So… we’re gonna do that by making an entire religion feel unwelcome? What happens when we swap Christianity for literally any other religion? Does it still pass the progressive sniff test?

Maybe I’m coming at this too rationally…

I’m all for inclusivity, but I want real inclusivity. The kind where we’re actually free to have our own thoughts and beliefs without fear of ostracization, ridicule, and retaliation.

It’s my one Christmas wish.