Does it offend Atheists if they get Christmas Cards? [Spirituality & Religion]
Even if there is no mention of Jesus on them but just some snow maybe?
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TinyViolins · 36-40, M
Christmas isn't even a religious holiday. It was celebrated by pagans long before Jesus was even born. The winter solstice holiday just got co-opted by Christianity to make it about Christ, but there's nothing about Christmas in the Bible nor is there really anything Christian about trees, lights, and wrapped presents.
A hundred years ago, fundamental Christians were actively campaigning against Christmas because it was considered a secular holiday
A hundred years ago, fundamental Christians were actively campaigning against Christmas because it was considered a secular holiday
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AmbivalentFriability · 26-30
nah, would prefer it to not have bible verses in it, but it's a nice gesture regardless I suppose. Unless the message written in it mentions converting to Christianity or some such. 😜
To me the holiday season around December is about togetherness and giving. I still celebrate Christmas, just not the religious aspect.
To me the holiday season around December is about togetherness and giving. I still celebrate Christmas, just not the religious aspect.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
Even though it sounds weird, Christmas is not Christian feast for most atheists or non-religious people. Just like with Easter, most people don't even know what is the original meaning behind certain rituals and traditions. Where I come from, these feasts involve both pagan and Christian rituals and most people simply don't care, they just enjoy the atmosphere, good food and joy.
Anonymartyr · M
Anonymartyr · M
@CodeLyoko That is such a cop-out. Substandard. Childish thinking.
Miram · 31-35, F
@Anonymartyr
I am so grateful that I lack the sort of a moral compass which dictates that everyone else lacks a moral compass. 😜
I am even more grateful that despite all what I went through and go through in life, I never look around and decide this is all there is to it. There is so much love I'd be missing out. You cannot be fully a vessel of love, thinking so low of those you give love to. Unless your love is limited by your suffering, this one is worthy, that one isn't.. Think about it.
There exists good as much as bad in all of us, and in all of our actions or lack of.
I am so grateful that I lack the sort of a moral compass which dictates that everyone else lacks a moral compass. 😜
I am even more grateful that despite all what I went through and go through in life, I never look around and decide this is all there is to it. There is so much love I'd be missing out. You cannot be fully a vessel of love, thinking so low of those you give love to. Unless your love is limited by your suffering, this one is worthy, that one isn't.. Think about it.
There exists good as much as bad in all of us, and in all of our actions or lack of.
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JBird · F
@REMsleep I never said they don't even when science don't prove that religion is true or essential. All I am asking, if religious people could participate in a non religious affairs, why can't atheists take part in religious affairs? The question seemed even more nonsense because Christmas is actually a pagan festival and some Christians don't even celebrate it.
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JohnOinger · 41-45, M
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Speedyman · 70-79, M
I know some people get offended by anything but I can’t understand anybody getting offended by someone wishing them well whatever their belief.
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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Can't answer for atheists, yet as wiccan that would be preferable.
We do celebrate the winter solstice which is not on Christmas!
We do celebrate the winter solstice which is not on Christmas!