A Clear Case Of Too Much Time

by: Les Carpenter
Rational Nation USA


Tis the Christmas season. For some it is a time of high religious solemnity and reflection. For others it's about Santa Claus, kids, and family gatherings. For most it is a stressful time given the hustle bustle that accompanies the holidays'

And for others, notably the researchers at  Simon Fraser University in Canada, it is an opportunity to psychoanalyze the Christmas season. Apparently this esteemed group of researchers have nothing better or more pressing to concern themselves with. Rather than summarizing their extensive and no doubt important work {apparently to some anyway}I give you the full sense of its importance.

 Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada, found non-Christians feel less self-assured and have fewer positive feelings if a Christmas tree was in the room.

The scientists conducted the study using 77 Christians and 57 non-believers, including Buddhists and Sikhs.  

The participants did not know the survey was about Christmas, and were asked to fill in questions about themselves both when a 12-inch Christmas tree was in the room and when it was not. 

"Non-celebrators" reported fewer positive feelings and less self-assurance in the Christmas room. Christians were mostly cheered by the tree.  

Christians, however, did report feeling more guilt when a tree was in the room, which, claim the researchers, suggests the holidays can be stressful.

And we thought American psycho babblers were nutty.

Perhaps this study will form the basis for the Canadian guberment {not to be confused with the American guberment}to ban Christmas trees and eventually the celebration of Christmas altogether. Naturally it would the tolerant thing to do. Right? Or would it? Perhaps it's just me but something is afoot if history is a guide.

And just in case you are wondering this writer is defiantly not a religious individual.

Via: Memeorandum