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Christmas Again In America

Discussion in 'Religion & Philosophy' started by Sharpie, Dec 24, 2016.

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  1. ButterBalls

    ButterBalls Well-Known Member

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    Relabeling it doesn't change the meaning behind it's celebration, now does it :) Sure it's a nice way to CYA but it still doesn't dismiss the fact that your celebrating the birth of Jesus, regardless of how the atheist attempt to spin it! I have Witness friends that have more conviction than atheists, and definitely don't celebrate Christmas or anything to do with Jesus.
     
    ButterBalls, Dec 25, 2016
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  2. Cubed

    Cubed Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Merry Christmas

    [YouTube]https://youtu.be/1DTwLqR071M[/YouTube]

    Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
     
    Cubed, Dec 25, 2016
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  3. Steady Pie

    Steady Pie Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Not enough commitment unfortunately, midnight or bust.

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    Wow 20% off!
     
    Steady Pie, Dec 25, 2016
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  4. Til the Last Drop

    Til the Last Drop Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Merry Christmas!!
     
    Til the Last Drop, Dec 25, 2016
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  5. gamewell45

    gamewell45 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I only use the term "Merry Christmas" on either Christmas Eve and/or Christmas day; otherwise the term "Happy Holidays" is what I use to everyone since other major religious holidays are celebrated during December. To use it on any other day is, in my opinion, inappropriate since it would be like saying "Happy St. Patrick's day" a week beforehand when in fact it should be said on the actual day you are celebrating the holiday.
     
    gamewell45, Dec 25, 2016
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  6. HereWeGoAgain

    HereWeGoAgain Banned

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    It has only begun. Half the country is horrified. And before even entering office we have a trade war and a cold war looming. Yeah nukes are something to cheer about. Merry Christmas indeed.

    I would bet a month's wages that you won't be celebrating next year.
     
    HereWeGoAgain, Dec 25, 2016
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  7. bill hill

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    So you are saying he created jobs! Shame on him....:roflol:
     
    bill hill, Dec 25, 2016
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  8. xwsmithx

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    I would take that bet, if only because I'm unemployed. But China is far more dependent on American money than America is on Chinese money. I'm certain any trade war will be painful enough to both sides that it will be resolved swiftly.

    As for the half the country that is horrified, we have felt that way for the last eight years, get used to it.

    Merry Christmas, everyone, from this atheist and conservative.
     
    xwsmithx, Dec 25, 2016
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    Pax Aeon Well-Known Member

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    Pax Aeon, Dec 25, 2016
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    There was chaos when we got there. Chaos when we left.

    Blaming us for the chaos is hilarious.
     
    Crcata, Dec 25, 2016
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    You can thank Obama for rebuilding and modernizing our nuke srsenal. He has set aside one trillion dollars to do it. Merry Christmas!
     
    Papastox, Dec 25, 2016
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    Christmas, a time to reflect, to love one another, to respect one another. A time for peace and joy, not fights and agitation. Whether you believe or not, let it go for one day. It makes you the better man or woman for it.

    Merry Christmas to those who celebrate the birth of our Savior, happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends, and a wonderful day filled with love to everyone and all.
     
    Shangrila, Dec 25, 2016
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    Poor little snowflakes. Bless their hearts.
     
    10A, Dec 25, 2016
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  14. Johnny Brady

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    If you don't want to accept the invite to that big party in the sky, you don't have to..:)
    Jesus said- "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son...he told his servants- go out and invite to the banquet anyone you find" (Matt 22:2)

    PS- Jesus told his mates at the last supper-
    "I tell you, I will not drink wine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's kingdom." (Matt 26:29)

    That's me out then, I don't drink (sniffle)
     
    Johnny Brady, Dec 25, 2016
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    Surfer Joe Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Lol...In the spirit that it was given, enjoy your holidays.
     
    Surfer Joe, Dec 25, 2016
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    relabeling? no. if you're referring to my use of the term "xmas", this is just a shortcut with the "x" representing the cross of the christian faith. i use the term out of respect for the tenets that the religion is supposed to be based upon, the love and inclusiveness that are the hallmarks of a truly christian life. if you're referring to my abandonment of the christian trappings of the holiday, i should remind you that christmas itself is a "relabeling". these relabeled occasions occur throughout the year and are opportunities, excuses if you will, to gather together and celebrate family, friendship and life in general. you don't have to be a christian to understand the importance of these things.
     
    undertheice, Dec 25, 2016
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    it's funny, but i have always envied those who are able to embrace religion. i'm simply incapable of that sort of faith. i've tried, but i always knew that i wasn't being honest about it and have often suspected that many who express such faith are being equally disingenuous. instead i have chosen to place a wary faith in the better aspects of humanity, hoping that they will win out in the end if they are given the opportunity to be expressed.
     
    undertheice, Dec 25, 2016
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    What are you basing this comparison on? I see Trump trying to unite Americans not divide and conquer as obama did
     
    sawyer, Dec 25, 2016
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  19. rahl

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    Uh, what?

    I'm an atheist and celebrate Christmas every year. Are you under the misconception it's a religious holiday?
     
    rahl, Dec 25, 2016
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  20. Johnny Brady

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    Forget the word "religion" and simply embrace Jesus himself in a man-hug, that's all he wants..:)
    "You're my friends if you follow me. I don't call you servants, but I call you friends"- (John 15:15)

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    Then when we die he'll stick with his pals and look after our souls.
    But if anybody doesn't like him they haven't got a chance.
    The bottom line is there's nothing about him to dislike..:)
     
    Johnny Brady, Dec 25, 2016
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    You actually keep data on that?? Why were you unable to say "Merry Christmas" before this year?
     
    Docbroke, Dec 25, 2016
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  22. ButterBalls

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    I wasn't referring to the "X"mass ;) Nice explanation but there is more to it then that if even that!

    Regardless of how it's written, Happy Birthday Jesus Christ :roflol:
     
    ButterBalls, Dec 25, 2016
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    You may have convinced yourself that it's not by parsing some werds, but it's clearly a commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ also known as the Son of God. Of course whats a few BILLION religious folks and centuries of study and belief have over a handful of folks that believe they came from monkeys and evolved to celebrate what they don't believe in one day a year and preach it's insanity the other 364 :roflol:
     
    ButterBalls, Dec 25, 2016
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    o

    Isnt Christmas just a relabeled pagan holiday? Or was Jesus indeed born on 12/25??
     
    Docbroke, Dec 25, 2016
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    Merry Christmas to all and may all find peace in the coming year
     
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