Spiritualistic Spectrum Atheists and The Religious are two sides of the same coin, they both think they know it all and have the correct answer to life. @ninalanyon
At the time of year to celebrate the winter solstice? Christ was not born in December, putting a tree in your house and decorating it is a pagan ritual.
Maybe we should pity people who claim to be religious but don’t actually know the details.
Are you really under the impression that people associate Christmas with Christianity? Christmas is possibly the most materialistic concept in the entire world. People think of gifts, trees, colored lights, snow, Santa Claus, and above all else, shopping.
Honestly, I feel sorry for practicing religious people around Christmastime. It probably sucks seeing a commemoration to a deity having been turned into the world's biggest commercial holiday.
@BlueMetalChick a lot of the imagary isn't materialistic itself even though it doesn't feature Jesus Himself. And most of it is pleasent and cheerful with lots of nice colours.
@IndigoSavage Look, if you're religious and you celebrate Christmas from a religious perspective, by no means do I think that you can't also enjoy the secular form of Christmas, the decorations and gifts and Santa Claus and all that stuff. What I am saying though is that to the world at large, Christmas does not make them think of the religious holiday and the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. All over the planet Earth, humans celebrate what I usually refer to as Xmas, which is the aforementioned nonreligious holiday. So to say that you feel bad for non-Christians during Christmastime because they're constantly being reminded of Christianity is quite puzzling, as during the month of December, everyone you look, you're reminded of Xmas.
But even putting that aside, the notion that atheistic or nonreligious people are angered and saddened by reminders of religious faith is in and of itself ridiculous. Atheists aren't walking around pissed off on Ash Wednesday every time they see someone with the ash mark on their forehead.
I pray that people will see through all the trappings of tinsel, snowmen and santas, and experience the real gift of Christmas, the Saviour who was born to die in our place so that we can be reconciled with God!!
Without Christ Chistmas would be very meaningless to me.
@BlueMetalChick Well, you have to remember it’s a stressful and confusing time of year for them.
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I think those whom you address as Atheists love God more than you. Let me wish that all of them will together pray for you. Such a hateful and provocative statement this 👇
Christians we should pity and pray for the Atheists at this time of year more than ever.
The venom and spiteful negativity they bear all year will intensify the closer we get to the 25th.
I don't know which world do you live. Looks like you carry a lot of venom towards people. I have friends from all other religions and even people who don't believe in any God. They all celebrate Christmas 🎄
But people like you are more focused on spreading hate. We should be respectful towards others. On the other hand how many of the festivals of other religions do we celebrate ?
After reading your posts and comments of few fellow Christians out here, it seems that we are the source of hatred in this world. Before trying to change others and the world, let us try to ok change ourselves. Let us learn to give respect to others and automatically others will start respecting us.
@IndigoSavage You would probably call me an atheist, but I'm actually agnostic; are you aware of the distinction? Regardless, the few true Christians I know despise all the marketing and consumerism far more than the non-religious people I know.
Ask some real Christians; they'll explain to you that pine trees and strings of lights and tubby gentlemen in red suits have nothing to do with Jesus. It's kind of amusing how mixed up you are about the difference between marketing and religion.
It is quite easy to believe in the good will of one man to another and choose a day to celebrate it. In the Trenches of World War 1 soldiers came out to No Mans Land and played Football. Now if you want to credit god for that, go ahead. Neither of us can prove it. But in the end it was men who had the humanity to do it. Not gods divinity..😷
@Hasmita Actually, I dont mind if they were all believers. I simply credit their human goodwill with the act of Humanity. I dont believe god put the good into them. I think it was always there.😷
The venom and spiteful negativity they bear all year will intensify
NOW THIS IS THE CHRISTIANITY THAT I LOVE come on can you feel the love here and a most holy day ? or this person that likes to make fun of others. in the guise of caring.
You have to be kidding! We atheists love Christmas. Christmas trees, mistletoe, holly, gifts, food, snow (in the north that is), drink, friends, family, all at once!
Not to mention a chance to see old films that you haven't seen since last Christmas, to hear some brilliant music sung in glorious buildings, and more.
I'm an atheist who loves Christmas. And it's not because I care about Geezus, but because it's one of the happiest times of the year and I love Christmas trees, Santa, gift giving, snow, decorations, eggnog, mistletoes and everything. It's a wonderful escape from mundane life
It’s not hard this time of year. Christmas is a time where all can see that the god myth is no more real than Santa Claus, flying reindeer or toy making elves.
if what your are being is christian. or act christian would you really ask these questions to make venom and spiteful negativity to all atheists. shame on you for that. you are a sad sad person .personal thought there . look how it went for these folk. it was a war
if what your are being is christian. or act christian would you really ask these questions to make venom and spiteful negativity to all atheists. shame on you for that. you are a sad sad person .personal thought there . look how it went for these folk. it was a war
You need to learn the difference between religion from relationship.
Which, in turn, is the epitome of Christian privilege, being bombarded with their stupid holiday and attitude that everyone should either be or become Christian. Not all non-Christians are atheists, you know.
