> Most non-religious americans are something like Christian Atheists. They don't believe in a god, but their worldview, ethics, and cultural norms are still originating in Christianity.
I like latkes and challah, but that doesn't make me Jewish.
All groups influence culture and culture influences all individuals. But simply having adopted a piece of culture that came from some group does not make one a member of that group.
My wife and kids and I all celebrate Christmas. We are not Christian.
If celebrating Christmas made one Christian, then anyone including a yule log in their festivities must also be pagan.
I like latkes and challah, but that doesn't make me Jewish.
All groups influence culture and culture influences all individuals. But simply having adopted a piece of culture that came from some group does not make one a member of that group.
My wife and kids and I all celebrate Christmas. We are not Christian.
If celebrating Christmas made one Christian, then anyone including a yule log in their festivities must also be pagan.