NSFW Anon Archived For you Christians who have a problem with celebrating Christmas (QRV)
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NSFW Anon Archived For you Christians who have a problem with celebrating Christmas (QRV)
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[–] 21861069? 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) ago
Merry CHRISTmas. While we celebrate this day...we celebrate Christ in all we do and all we aspire to. God bless and Yours in Christ. BIBLEFAQ.
[–] 21863561? ago
Merry Christmas to all, santa claus is pagan indeed, even read it refers to a demon.
So when you give your children gifts, make sure they know they come from you, while telling them Christmas is to remember Jesus!
[–] 21865695? ago (edited ago)
Jesus gave us the gift of everlasting life. I don’t know why you’d focus so intently on demons and Satan. Satan and his fallen angels have no power. We have power through Christ. Power to assemble and power to praise his name. Demons are cowards in the face of Christ and his true disciples.
We read scripture with our kids and let them know how God has blessed us with the ability to give and receive gifts. Santa and elves are lighthearted fun and all, but it’s not about Santa for our family, it’s about our love for one another. We know what that love means thanks to Christ Jesus.
[–] 21862207? 3 points -1 points 2 points (+2|-3) ago
"I'm celebrating a different religions celebration but it's okay cause I'm pretending it's mine lol"
[–] 21862731? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Their eyes dont see. They have not been shown. However, God searches hearts. God knew what deceptions we would be thrown, so He will not blame them for they can not see. He instead will rest among those who sing praises, gather with other believers, and wholeheartedly worship Jesus as their Lord on this day.
[–] 21862466? 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
This
[–] 21861364? 4 points -1 points 3 points (+3|-4) ago
Happy Holidays Y’all.
[–] 21861603? 0 points 11 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.
[–] 21861374? 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago (edited ago)
As a Christian fully aware of the pagan / Saturnalia festivities of this time of year, and the institutional church's attempt to counteract pagan influence in society as a whole with Christmas fabrications for this time of year, it's just a battle I'm not willing to fight.
As Christians we are both free and encouraged to meditate on the meaning of Christ's birth every Sunday as we gather for corporate worship, and the meaning of Easter, and Good Friday. Why? Because a Christian by definition is saved by the person and work of Christ; that means his birth, life, ministry, suffering, death, burial and resurrection are all essential elements of the Good News for humans. And we follow Christ and obey him as we immerse our thoughts and adorations to all these precious truths, always.
Having said that, no problem for secular society at large to hold festive times among the calendar, just a way for our common social relationships to reset and find ways to cheer one another up. Of course its been almost completely over shadowed by the consumerism necessary to get business as close to getting in the black as possibly by end of year. But even hardened atheists see this as a time to reconnect with family and friends in significant ways, which is not a bad thing.
For me and our family, we choose to festively celebrate with family, do the tree and decor. We also have severely minimized the role of 'presents' with each other and the kids however, to at least redirect focus to both more meaningful human dynamics and spiritual realities. That's not everyone's jam, and that's fine.
[–] 21861491? 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I say keep Christmas Christian. I mean, make it spiritual and not material. It does not matter if it was traditionally a pagan holiday.
[–] 21861277? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
Well said. God bless you my brother in Christ Jesus. I will never let satan or his followers steal any of my gifts from the Lord. They are working overtime to destroy our relationship with God. If they can't do that they will try to destroy us. I am ready to die for my Lord - He died for me. Merry Christmas to you too.
[–] 21861096? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
While Christ arrival on earth was duly noted, it was his death and resurrection that makes the difference to this day.
[–] 21862674? ago
Hmmm, sorta. His resurrection validates his teachings as God's son, but his message is the most important.
[–] 21862751? 3 points -2 points 1 point (+1|-3) ago
3 days then resurrected?
Kind of like how the sun stays at its lowest point on its precession for 3 days?
Our stories have been corrupted.
[–] 21863393? 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Or how about all the gods that incarnated as mortals, died, and resurrected three days later - but their stories long predate Jesus lol
[–] 21861088? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I think Taking the Pagan out of Holidays is Fine. It's CHRISTmas and we can celebrate it. Just need to remove Santa Clause (moloch).
[–] 21861584? 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Satan Claws. Simply have a Happy Birthday Baby Jesus party for the young'uns to celebrate and associate what it is really all about. Don't rob the kids of the joy of the season with legalistic fears. Just be smarter about it. Christ is acknowledged and honored, and hopefully folks can create happy memories around this event. Definitely don't give in to the commercialist tripe. Don't need a gazillion toys, the kids like the boxes better than the stuff in them. kek
[–] 21860970? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
A very Merry Christmas!
[–] 21860920? 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Merry Christmas Anon.