IllThinkOfSomething · 31-35, M
It amazes me how massive your persecution complex is. Christianity is one of the biggest religions in human history. It's utterly impossible to escape its touch anywhere. And you still constantly whine and cry about some completely fabricated persecution. Jesus would be thoroughly disappointed in this nonsense. If, to you, Christmas is about celebrating Jesus and reaffirming your faith in Him, then do it. Enjoy! But stop pretending like Christians are some tiny, embattled minority on the very verge of being stamped out.
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Peterpaul17 · 36-40, M
@IllThinkOfSomething There is a difference between Religion Christianity and being Christian. Due to your less exposure, probably you are not able to make out the difference. But later in life, you will.
Peterpaul17 · 36-40, M
@IllThinkOfSomething Christianity is the world's largest religion but Christians are not too many. Commercializing Christmas has a point which I reiterate every Christmas.
To me, the essential point is Luke 2:7
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."
The savior of us all was not a warlord, not a billionaire, and not the son of some Earthly king. He was born in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
Warlords, kings and millionaires won't save our souls, but an innocent helpless child can (if we want it)
"Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Merry Christmas dear Lady Grace! 🌷
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."
The savior of us all was not a warlord, not a billionaire, and not the son of some Earthly king. He was born in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
Warlords, kings and millionaires won't save our souls, but an innocent helpless child can (if we want it)
"Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Merry Christmas dear Lady Grace! 🌷
Horsefrost · 46-50, M
I think the dates of birth do not matter here. Any date could have been taken. Our main objective is to fix some time where we actually do think, praise and discuss about him most of the time.
And winters are the best time to think of the Lord for with winter, mood swings do come and the ray of light is nearly absent and The ray of Light in the form of HOPE comes back when we think, read, focus, watch, hear and discuss more about the Lord. It gives us hope in otherwise a dull cold season. So, it's significant.
P. S.
Now, to the people who live in Australia and South Africa, I would say that the majority of the population lives in Northern Latitudes therefore we can think of this time of month as actual WINTERS. I kkow that you guys are naturally happy around this time of the year for you have a sunny day.
And winters are the best time to think of the Lord for with winter, mood swings do come and the ray of light is nearly absent and The ray of Light in the form of HOPE comes back when we think, read, focus, watch, hear and discuss more about the Lord. It gives us hope in otherwise a dull cold season. So, it's significant.
P. S.
Now, to the people who live in Australia and South Africa, I would say that the majority of the population lives in Northern Latitudes therefore we can think of this time of month as actual WINTERS. I kkow that you guys are naturally happy around this time of the year for you have a sunny day.
Such a great post for this time of year.
It's great for people like me who struggle, having grown up in a secular family, with what we think of when you say 'Christmas'.
For me I still think of opening presents, last minute shopping and Christmas trees but posts like this really help to get my mind focused on what it is all about.
It's great for people like me who struggle, having grown up in a secular family, with what we think of when you say 'Christmas'.
For me I still think of opening presents, last minute shopping and Christmas trees but posts like this really help to get my mind focused on what it is all about.
pdockal · 56-60, M
The scholors can get close to his birthday because they were traveling to pay taxes and they know when taxes were collected @ that time
December was choose because of the pagan holiday/ celebration @ that time which did include a "Christmas tree"
December was choose because of the pagan holiday/ celebration @ that time which did include a "Christmas tree"
LadyGrace · 80-89
@pdockal Okay, I apologize. I had only read the verse that said they went to be registered. Registered being the keyword, but it had said nothing about actually paying the taxes at that same time. That's what threw me and I had not read about that and quite some time. But here's the verse on what you were saying, which is true:
Did Joseph go to Bethlehem to be taxed True False?
Luke 2:3-5 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Thanks so much for pointing this out and refreshing my mind. 👍🙏🤗
Did Joseph go to Bethlehem to be taxed True False?
Luke 2:3-5 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Thanks so much for pointing this out and refreshing my mind. 👍🙏🤗
LadyGrace · 80-89
SatanBurger · 36-40, F
Christmas even though it is a religious holiday can just be a time to spend with family. It's not the Orthodox way of doing it but you can have Santa be welcomed without Jesus. It's just a get together and to celebrate yourself and those you may care about or who you cared about
LadyGrace · 80-89
@SatanBurger I was just saying that Jesus really is the reason for the season. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.