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[–] 21861401? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The commercialism is obnoxious, the traditions (even if pagan) the feeling in the air, that little bit of extra good cheer, and the time with family are wonderful.

Merry Christmas!

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[–] 21861603? 0 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago 

Romans 14: Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.

For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.

Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him.

Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand.

One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind.

He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; [a]and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks.

For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

For to this end Christ died [b]and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

For it is written:

“As I live, says the Lord,

Every knee shall bow to Me,

And every tongue shall confess to God.”

So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.

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[–] 21861926? 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas:

"I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this

little tree," said Charlie Brown. "Everything I do turns into

a disaster. I guess I don't really know what Christmas is

all about. Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas

is all about?"

"Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,"

said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.]

"Lights, please."

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding

in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,

and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:

and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,

I bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,

which is Christ the Lord.

Merry Christmas, frens!

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[–] 21864484? 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

So even Charlie Brown was a jew construct?

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[–] 21862092? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The most irritating shit I see a lot of is "real christians dont celebrate Christmas because PAGAN" shit, which I am pretty sure is another Jew psy-op. Intent matters. I am not celebrating any false gods even if Christmas lands on a date that they used to be celebrated on. I am celebrating our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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[–] 21862249? 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

"I'm fucking a woman other than my wife but I'm imagining it's my wife while I do it, so it's cool because of my intent."

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[–] 21862648? ago 

Logical fallacy: false equivalency. We have no idea what the actual date of Christ's birth is. The early Church choose a day that had significance to those they wished to convert and "baptised" it by showing how Christ's incarnation was the true Light entering the world (as opposed to the pagan belief of the return of the light at solstice). Your fallacious "counter-argument" is merely vile and vulgar and proves nothing.

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[–] 21863306? 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

That is not intent and stupid as fuck. Kys kike.

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[–] 21864760? ago 

Folks like that irritate me too. I want to ask them what they call the days of the week...

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[–] 21862203? 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

That's like saying your wife shouldn't get mad that you're fucking another woman because you're thinking of her while you're doing it.

You are honoring a different religion's spirituality.

How would you feel if your birthday was April 3rd but your wife celebrates your birthday on December 3rd, the same day of her ex-husband's birthday. But it's cool, she's thinking about you.

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[–] 21862592? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

As a kid I heard all the "it's a pagan holiday" stuff. Asked my pastor about it. He said, "Remember Deut. 30, God can use evil for good. It doesn't matter what pagans did. Pagans were actually just the common people. They weren't necessarily satan worshippers. They lived in their world and celebrated as their traditions dictated." What I got from our discussion is that if we have a tradition as Christians to remember the story of Christ on a certain day, we should go for it. Pagans can claim every holiday because Pagans came before Christians appeared. So what? That's like saying I can't celebrate our Country's birthday on the 4th of July because there were other people born on that day. Who cares?! Do what makes you happy. Celebrate traditions and the Love that surpasses all understanding.

Merry Christmas anons!

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[–] 21862601? ago 

There is a simple answer to this problem that was discovered millieneum before: safe spaces. Yes, people need to move where they feel safe. If you don't like Christmas, there are plenty of safe places where Christmas is not celebrated.

Here, however, we love Christmas. Merry Christmas!

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[–] 21862627? ago 

Most people are aware of the ancient story about the birth, purpose, and legacy of Jesus Christ whether they believe God sent Him or not.

Santa Claus also has a long history. St. Nicholas was a church Bishop in the 4th century in Asia. He was born wealthy and began giving secret gifts to needy people. As his secret was discovered, anyone receiving a secret gift attributed it to the good works of St. Nicholas. The evolution of the name St. Nicholas includes Father Christmas, Old Man Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Sinterklaas or as we now say, 'Santa Claus'!

Both the biblical story of the wise men bringing gifts to baby Jesus and the stories of St. Nicholas' secret gifts give us a warm feeling about the joy and symbology of gift-giving as an act of love.

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