jimistone
long standing member
Well, a political or religious thread can rage on and if I post it's pretty much going to get deleted....so here goes nothing.
first of all....
I don't know of any Christians who believe Jesus Chris was born on December 25th. That date came from paganism and was incorporated by the Catholic Church (along with worshiping on Sunday and fixation on mother mary) to make the transition of paganism to Christianity as seemless as possible for people who were basically forced into Christianity. the end result is that the entire world recognizes Christmas as the day that we honor and celebrate Christ's birth. it is not mandatory to believe in Christ and many people celebrate Christmas who dont. What is sad and pathetic are these miserable "Scrooge" atheists who bitch about it all. Please get a life outside of trying to stamp out the joy of others.
Also, trying to point out the pagan origins of a celebration of Dec 25 as a jab at the modern day celebration and Christianity in general doesn't hold water. If you want to celebrate paganism on Dec 25...knock yourself out. You can do that. Christians along with vast majority around the globe celebrate it as the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Or, you could celebrate December 25th as the birth of what you believe in...nothing.
You die and it's over, so celebrate your brief time of this planet that you used to ridicule and derail people who are spreading peace, good will, and trying to find a little happiness.
first of all....
I don't know of any Christians who believe Jesus Chris was born on December 25th. That date came from paganism and was incorporated by the Catholic Church (along with worshiping on Sunday and fixation on mother mary) to make the transition of paganism to Christianity as seemless as possible for people who were basically forced into Christianity. the end result is that the entire world recognizes Christmas as the day that we honor and celebrate Christ's birth. it is not mandatory to believe in Christ and many people celebrate Christmas who dont. What is sad and pathetic are these miserable "Scrooge" atheists who bitch about it all. Please get a life outside of trying to stamp out the joy of others.
Also, trying to point out the pagan origins of a celebration of Dec 25 as a jab at the modern day celebration and Christianity in general doesn't hold water. If you want to celebrate paganism on Dec 25...knock yourself out. You can do that. Christians along with vast majority around the globe celebrate it as the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Or, you could celebrate December 25th as the birth of what you believe in...nothing.
You die and it's over, so celebrate your brief time of this planet that you used to ridicule and derail people who are spreading peace, good will, and trying to find a little happiness.