"I received this message back from him a week later: I like the chord progression but was a bit put off by the title. People I care about also found the title offensive. I'll do my best to purge it from my memory in the hope that you can present it later with a more inclusive and marketable moniker. I cannot contribute to anything that could be perceived as having anti-Christian bias."
"Nursing anger is a waste of your time. Apologize to Chris for the oversight. Tell him you didn't realize the title of the piece might offend him until after you had already hit the send button, and then see what kind of a title you can agree upon. If you are unable to reach a compromise, tell him you would prefer that he not use the song."
A long-time musical collaborator reunited after a bereavement, but a song titled "Pagan Christmas" offended the collaborator due to his religious beliefs. The collaborator asked not to be associated with anything perceived as anti-Christian and requested a more inclusive, marketable title. The songwriter felt torn between anger and wanting to support the grieving friend. The recommended response is to apologize for the oversight, explain the unintentional nature of the title, and attempt to agree on a different title. If no compromise can be reached, the songwriter should decline to allow the collaborator to use the song.
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