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Originally posted by FlyersFan
We don't know what day Jesus was born.
I don't care what day is chosen to celebrate it.
One day is as good as another.
In our house, it's a "Jesus day" .. not a secular kind of day.
I'm sure that He is happy with our INTENT ...
As for the Christmas Tree thing. Yes, we put it up. Yes, I know the Old Testament warns pagans not to do that. But I don't care. It looks nice and it's fun and I'm not worshipping anything pagan when I do it. It's just a fun thing and pretty and it's harmless ...
Originally posted by RomeByFire
reply to post by NOTurTypical
Nobody knows when Jesus was born, IF he was even born or even real in the first place (not debating, just stating).
You know the term "X-mas?" Well what do you think the 'X' stands for?
Unknown, like a variable. No one knows.
Originally posted by ManBehindTheMask
reply to post by ParasuvO
I love how this has turned into a christian bashing thread.................
Originally posted by RomeByFire
reply to post by NOTurTypical
Nobody knows when Jesus was born, IF he was even born or even real in the first place (not debating, just stating).
You know the term "X-mas?" Well what do you think the 'X' stands for?
Unknown, like a variable. No one knows.
Originally posted by DerekJR321
Not to divert off subject here... but isn't the story of "Jesus" taken from "Horus" in Egypt?
Astrotheology - The Holy Science This knowledge is the basis and origin for all of our Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales, Nursery Rhymes and Folk Lore. It is also the Pure Science developed by the very enlightened, wise and ancient priesthood that give us the Holy Books of all religions. his language was heavily veiled in allegory and symbolism and much of it was deliberately done to keep the higher truths from the masses.
The Bible was intended to be read as celestial (Stellar, Solar, Lunar and Planetary) allegories and poems based on archetypal, universal symbols of deep esoteric truths. Then and only then can it be explained without the need for Interpretation. The Bible is not a book written by God, but a book written about/of God.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
reply to post by ManBehindTheMask
Look, the idea isn't about whether you celebrate Christmas or not because as much as I don't, I still have to also... I'm not saying cancel Christmas, I'm asking how it has be linked with Christianity when firstly it has nothing to do with Jesus and with that, a lot to do with persecuting and belittling Jews?
Originally posted by Agent008
I understand what you are getting at but why bring up old wounds? The things you talk about happened many many years ago. The rape and pillage days of old.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by Agent008
I understand what you are getting at but why bring up old wounds? The things you talk about happened many many years ago. The rape and pillage days of old.
Well let me offer you another angle...
There was a story on the internet showing what was two Israeli children dressed in the Twin Towers with planes and fire celebrating a Jewish religious holiday.. Going by your philosophy, we should allow them to disrespect the USA because 9/11 is now an old wound... If they are happy celebrating that religious, they should be allowed to disrespect your country in the meantime. I'm not saying its right, I find it disgusting but again, its an old wound and America should just get over it..