So without further delays
I find it such an easy way out to say the universe has always been. Well, nope. It hasn't always been. Whether it is looked at scientifically or spiritually, it hasn't always been. I don't think/feel atheists actually have anything look forward to because they have nothing to believe in. I do NOT mean that in a bad way at all. It is what i have picked up from the many threads and the interview.
It is interesting but it must be such a difficult existence. I also seem to find atheists taking the bible as fact and absolute and literal. And this is where we start finding them looking for discrepancies. NOW, IF the bible was written by one person i could almost agree BUT since the bible is made up of 66 books over 1200 years there will be inconsistencies considering the number of writers.
If we all went to watch a movie and we sat a week later and told someone about the movie, NO one would have the same story
It isn't rocket science to understand that. Is it?
And as with madness saying he doesn't mind what faith his kids ever decide on (when he has them) but he also mentioned he would "discuss" it with them - because he is very argumentative. So it would be safe to assume that he would try and convert them to atheism no matter what they decided to choose - in a forceful sort of way? hmmmmmmm... ok then.
AH and MajorMalfunction, Santa Clause is NOT pretend
. So that would be a lie to your kids. Regardless whether you are Christian or Atheist, St
Nicholas is VERY real. Ok he isn't alive anymore BUT he was very very real. He was a Christian but he didn't only help Christians!
PLEASE read
Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
So it is really a celebration of his doings
So, you can all tell your kids that caring, sharing and giving is very real, and something good, as was St Nicholas.
[edit on 5/10/2007 by shearder]


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