The Herald Sun proclaimeth thus:

A CHRISTMAS CD aiming to raise funds for a Christian charity has been slammed for featuring an anti-Christian song.

Faith and family groups have labelled the song, which includes the lyrics “I get freaked out by churches,” and “I’m not expecting a visit from Jesus”, as “disrespectful” and a “sick joke”.

But the executive producer of Myer’s annual star-studded Spirit of Christmas CD has defended his decision to include the song, White Wine in the Sun.

It is a truly inspiring and wonderful tune.

The song, written by atheist entertainer Tim Minchin, features alongside traditional Christmas carols such as Joy to the World and Little Drummer Boy.

Profits from CD sales go to The Salvation Army!

Major Neil Venables said the organisation was disappointed by the song, which was at odds with its Christian ethos, but hoped people would still buy it.

Of course! Religions are never ones to be morally consistent, for they would instantly evaporate in a puff of logic.

“We hope the Australian community understands how important these funds are for us in supporting services for disadvantaged and marginalised members of the community, even though we do not in any way support the statements made in this song,” he said.

He said the charity, which became aware of the song only after the CD was finished, would take a “more active role” in the production of future CDs.

Australian Christian Lobby Victorian director Rob Ward said the song was “disrespectful”.

A harmless song is “disrespectful”, whereas telling kiddies  that they will roast in hell for an eternity is not?

Jesus H. Christ on a crutch! My heart bleeds for your poor hurt feelings. Not.

Family Council of Victoria’s Bill Muehlenberg said: “It’s not quite in the spirit of Christmas. Is this somebody’s idea of a sick joke?”

Again, traditional Christmas is the sick joke. A hypocritical sick joke, you bloody idiot.

A Myer spokesman said the retail giant did not produce the CD or support the song’s lyrics, but was committed to helping raise funds for those in need.

“While we don’t support the lyrics in the song and don’t produce the actual CD, for us, this is about trying to help those in need by selling the CD in our stores to help the Salvos,” the spokesman said.

Don’t support the lyrics?

That Myers scratched from my list of places to shop.

The CD’s executive producer, Lindsay Field, defended the song, performed by singer Kate Miller-Heidke.

“This song is a beautiful expression of the value of family at Christmas,” he said.

My exact thoughts.

But be aware that if you buy this, the profits WILL go into the pockets of religious proselytisers.