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| pi Stellatus Oculus, alchimia Spiritus Sancti A User ID: 20063747  Canada12/25/2012 12:32 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thank you.  Is what I'd say. . .... ~ Espíritu Santo (A) Fuego blanco Arco iris: frío Cuchillas, la trueno, radius Vector! ~ 'Iris Stellata Animata Resonata' ~ {§6490} / (Albo Lupus-Ursae, vocem de glacialis invio!) {§oNoN/GoQo} {Ater ¢¢ Petra °°° surculus} ~ {'Quod Nullus Tam odio'} 'Laeva Ocula Sinistra, id Telæ ultimus cyphra, excusus a ex ias' ~ Ego constitutus est a meus Adonai Y H V H de, a Anunnaki et Elohim: Iosue ego sum id; et tu tuebor, O Zorobabel. ~{§/3360; 5492} "Y aunque ande en Valle de Sombra de Muerte, no temeré mal alguno, porque Tú estarás conmigo: Tu vara y Tu cayado, me infundirán aliento... ~ {§ 787 § 6138}~{exo Thelema, "Fac quod vis": Lex Solus, Exclusiva omnium aliorum / Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum et Cannabis sativa var. indicae} ~ ... |
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| Kii of Earth User ID: 25707239 United States12/25/2012 12:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if Jesus were here tonight in your living room and asked why you celebrate Christmas, what would you tell him? Quoting: CelestialMaiden Well for one, he wouldn't, but it would be to tell him the truth, just like I'm telling you. Right Now. For Thanks :) Last Edited by Kii of Earth on 12/25/2012 12:47 AM Kii of Earth |
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| pi Stellatus Oculus, alchimia Spiritus Sancti A User ID: 20063747 Canada12/25/2012 12:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Holy shit, really, guys? It's JESUS in your living room. C'mon now. LOL . .... ~ Espíritu Santo (A) Fuego blanco Arco iris: frío Cuchillas, la trueno, radius Vector! ~ 'Iris Stellata Animata Resonata' ~ {§6490} / (Albo Lupus-Ursae, vocem de glacialis invio!) {§oNoN/GoQo} {Ater ¢¢ Petra °°° surculus} ~ {'Quod Nullus Tam odio'} 'Laeva Ocula Sinistra, id Telæ ultimus cyphra, excusus a ex ias' ~ Ego constitutus est a meus Adonai Y H V H de, a Anunnaki et Elohim: Iosue ego sum id; et tu tuebor, O Zorobabel. ~{§/3360; 5492} "Y aunque ande en Valle de Sombra de Muerte, no temeré mal alguno, porque Tú estarás conmigo: Tu vara y Tu cayado, me infundirán aliento... ~ {§ 787 § 6138}~{exo Thelema, "Fac quod vis": Lex Solus, Exclusiva omnium aliorum / Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum et Cannabis sativa var. indicae} ~ ... |
| CelestialMaiden (OP) User ID: 30718771 United States12/25/2012 12:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would first tell him happy Festivus then move onto the airing of grievances. I got alot of problems with you deities! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 30108220 Jesus in turn would air grievances as to how his name was put on a Holiday that neither he himself celebrated, nor commanded his true followers to celebrate, a celebration whose roots can be traced back to Pagan Rome, with its mixture of festivals of honoring the agricultural god Saturn and the sun god Sol. yes, Jesus has grievances with the "deities" that put his name on a pagan holiday. a man made holiday with no truth to back it. As Jesus said at Matthew 15:9- "It is in vain that they keep worshipping me, because they teach commands of men as doctrines". |
| CelestialMaiden (OP) User ID: 30718771 United States12/25/2012 12:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yes, its a Holiday celebrated out of compulsion, for the most part. IF it were a holiday that truly had God and Jesus blessing, would not it not produce fruitage that proved that? the Bible says : " Let each one do just as he has resolved in his heart, not grudgingly, or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver"- { 2 Corinthians 9:7}. Christmas hardly produces that spirit. |
| CelestialMaiden (OP) User ID: 30718771 United States12/25/2012 01:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Obviously a hypothetical question- because so many lack faith in what they cannot see. If Jesus were before the face of people, they may examine in a different light why they celebrate a holiday that dishonors his name |
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| Life and Love Live life fully! User ID: 26735250 United States12/25/2012 02:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Obviously a hypothetical question- because so many lack faith in what they cannot see. If Jesus were before the face of people, they may examine in a different light why they celebrate a holiday that dishonors his name Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. The test of character is how you're willing to treat someone when you are absolutely certain that you are right. |
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| Life and Love Live life fully! User ID: 26735250 United States12/25/2012 02:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It just occured to me this morning.. Quoting: Being * gnieB How could a country of Protestants possibly end-up celebrating ChristMAS? Because our seasons, celebrations, and traditions are inherently empty of meaning. It is we who give meaning to them. Else, why would religious people use the pagan-derived names of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday? Or January, February...? The test of character is how you're willing to treat someone when you are absolutely certain that you are right. |
| Artaius Be The Spark User ID: 30833993  Germany12/25/2012 02:16 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He wouldn´t ask me, cause I didn´t celebrate it. There will come a time when you believe everything ends. This will be the beginning [Louis L'Amour] my flickr [link to www.flickr.com] |
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| CelestialMaiden (OP) User ID: 30718771 United States12/25/2012 03:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Obviously a hypothetical question- because so many lack faith in what they cannot see. If Jesus were before the face of people, they may examine in a different light why they celebrate a holiday that dishonors his name Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. It might be of interest to look up the origin of the Christmas tree, then one might reconsider if Jesus would decorate such a thing. It is also of interest that no where in the Bible do we find Jesus or any other First Century Christian decorating a tree or observing any other part this celebration. |
| Life and Love Live life fully! User ID: 26735250 United States12/25/2012 03:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Obviously a hypothetical question- because so many lack faith in what they cannot see. If Jesus were before the face of people, they may examine in a different light why they celebrate a holiday that dishonors his name Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. It might be of interest to look up the origin of the Christmas tree, then one might reconsider if Jesus would decorate such a thing. It is also of interest that no where in the Bible do we find Jesus or any other First Century Christian decorating a tree or observing any other part this celebration. My friend, I suppose you are going to quote dear old Jeremiah 10 now. Don't bother as it has nothing to do with Christmas. Or perhaps you will tell me that it's PAGAN!! Would you like to have a conversation on that subject? The test of character is how you're willing to treat someone when you are absolutely certain that you are right. |
| CelestialMaiden (OP) User ID: 30718771 United States12/25/2012 03:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'd tell him that I like the secular traditions...that it's a fun thing to do with people. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 18535219 Then I'd proceed to ask him so many things, to try and gain clarity on the religion that was named after him. I'd also probably ask him to come hang out and talk more often. What question regarding Christianity would you ask him? |
| Artaius Be The Spark User ID: 30833993 Germany12/25/2012 03:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I spend much time alone and having a break from my family. I´m rather searching for people, I can appreciate so that this celebration is more for real reasons.. people that don't celebrate Christmas are often asked why they don't. Some of us that don't celebrate it like to ask those that do, why they do Last Edited by Artaius San on 12/25/2012 03:32 PM There will come a time when you believe everything ends. This will be the beginning [Louis L'Amour] my flickr [link to www.flickr.com] |
| CelestialMaiden (OP) User ID: 30718771 United States12/25/2012 06:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: CelestialMaiden Obviously a hypothetical question- because so many lack faith in what they cannot see. If Jesus were before the face of people, they may examine in a different light why they celebrate a holiday that dishonors his name Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. It might be of interest to look up the origin of the Christmas tree, then one might reconsider if Jesus would decorate such a thing. It is also of interest that no where in the Bible do we find Jesus or any other First Century Christian decorating a tree or observing any other part this celebration. My friend, I suppose you are going to quote dear old Jeremiah 10 now. Don't bother as it has nothing to do with Christmas. Or perhaps you will tell me that it's PAGAN!! Would you like to have a conversation on that subject? IF one can prove with scripture that Christmas originated with Christ, then that would be a welcome subject |
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| Life and Love Live life fully! User ID: 26735250 United States12/25/2012 06:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Life and Love Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. It might be of interest to look up the origin of the Christmas tree, then one might reconsider if Jesus would decorate such a thing. It is also of interest that no where in the Bible do we find Jesus or any other First Century Christian decorating a tree or observing any other part this celebration. My friend, I suppose you are going to quote dear old Jeremiah 10 now. Don't bother as it has nothing to do with Christmas. Or perhaps you will tell me that it's PAGAN!! Would you like to have a conversation on that subject? IF one can prove with scripture that Christmas originated with Christ, then that would be a welcome subject Why is this so important to you? 99.99% of everything we do didn't originate with Jesus. So why pick on one thing? What is important - and what we should be striving for - is that you are immensely loved and have incredible worth in the eyes of Father. May we all open our hearts widely to receive that love. If we can do that, most everything else falls into its proper place. Blessings. The test of character is how you're willing to treat someone when you are absolutely certain that you are right. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 25567776 United States12/25/2012 07:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if Jesus were here tonight in your living room and asked why you celebrate Christmas, what would you tell him? This does'nt apply to me, but if I did I would say because it is a day I set aside to spend most of my thoughts thinking about him and I would offer him to feel right at home and come and eat at my table, and talk about his life story with me (: |
| Life and Love Live life fully! User ID: 26735250 United States12/25/2012 07:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | if Jesus were here tonight in your living room and asked why you celebrate Christmas, what would you tell him? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25567776 This does'nt apply to me, but if I did I would say because it is a day I set aside to spend most of my thoughts thinking about him and I would offer him to feel right at home and come and eat at my table, and talk about his life story with me (: ^^THIS^^ would be an interesting conversation to have! The test of character is how you're willing to treat someone when you are absolutely certain that you are right. |
| DGN Revelation in real time User ID: 30782865 United States12/25/2012 07:25 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: CelestialMaiden Obviously a hypothetical question- because so many lack faith in what they cannot see. If Jesus were before the face of people, they may examine in a different light why they celebrate a holiday that dishonors his name Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. It might be of interest to look up the origin of the Christmas tree, then one might reconsider if Jesus would decorate such a thing. It is also of interest that no where in the Bible do we find Jesus or any other First Century Christian decorating a tree or observing any other part this celebration. My friend, I suppose you are going to quote dear old Jeremiah 10 now. Don't bother as it has nothing to do with Christmas. Or perhaps you will tell me that it's PAGAN!! Would you like to have a conversation on that subject? Yes I would, [link to www.dgnglobal.com] "The meek will inherit the earth, and indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace" Ps37:11 [link to www.watchtower.org] [link to www.jw-media.org] To review previous posts enter my user ID in the 'advanced search'. [link to wol.jw.org] |
| Life and Love Live life fully! User ID: 26735250 United States12/25/2012 07:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Life and Love Oh, I don't think Jesus sees it that way at all, just certain humans. Personally, I think Jesus would be helping me decorate the tree. It might be of interest to look up the origin of the Christmas tree, then one might reconsider if Jesus would decorate such a thing. It is also of interest that no where in the Bible do we find Jesus or any other First Century Christian decorating a tree or observing any other part this celebration. My friend, I suppose you are going to quote dear old Jeremiah 10 now. Don't bother as it has nothing to do with Christmas. Or perhaps you will tell me that it's PAGAN!! Would you like to have a conversation on that subject? Yes I would, About which part? The test of character is how you're willing to treat someone when you are absolutely certain that you are right. |
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| Anonymous User ID: 29620353 United States12/25/2012 07:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I would tell Him it is because it is tradition to mark the winter solstice with celebration, and i would thank Him for His testamony to the truth that may one day make all men free. Free of violence, free of ignorant stupidity, free of depravity and free of sin & death. That due to the memory of what He did, one day this world might become as God intented and that all souls might yet again know their creator instead of believing they are an orphaned cosmic accident. |
