I can't speak for other religions, but I happen to be a practicing Christian; to me that means admitting my own mistakes and trying to become better according to the direction given in the Bible. It does not involve judging others for their actions, or trying to force my beliefs on unwilling recipients. As far as I'm concerned, sick people go to the doctor when they're feeling sick and sinners go to church when they feel convicted. You don't find people at the doctor who aren't willing to admit their sickness, right? I will share with people who are willing to listen, but don't believe in forcing my opinions on others.

As far as the whole Christmas tree vs. holiday tree, I think that's gotten a bit ridiculous. There has never been a tree used to represent a holiday other than Christmas at that time of year...and the tree itself really has nothing to do with the religious beliefs anyway...it's just something that started as a tradition at the winter holidays back in Europe however many years ago. Kind of like how does the Easter bunny have anything to do with remembering the crucifixion/resurrection of Christ? Umm, nothing, but it's now a harmless part of the springtime holiday season; I have no problem with that. If you look at polls, it's something like 96% of Americans that claim to celebrate Christmas (of course that does not separate those who celebrate for religious reasons from those who celebrate according to how retail stores have taught us to do); are we not a country that is ruled by the majority?

As far as America being the land of the free; the statement that's made is that we have 'freedom of religion' not 'freedom from religion' (just watch out you don't tell someone who may try to get a Constitutional Amendment to have that changed, lol )