Opiate Posted December 2, 2004 Report Posted December 2, 2004 Oh my little Peachy!!! You are so sweet to me!! And " :bow:" to you too!!! ::
_jr_ Posted December 2, 2004 Report Posted December 2, 2004 Commercialism and religion aside, there's something I'd like to say. The pure innocence of a child's wide eyes when they get up Christmas morning, and freeze at the end of the hallway..."He came! He was here!". That whole hearted belief in something so good, right in your own home is something a lot of people miss. You've got to look at your child. See their innocence and their pure acceptance that it's real. Tuck that away, keep it.
Batman Posted December 4, 2004 Report Posted December 4, 2004 As I was watching that stupid Old Navy commercial with the carolers in the donut store, just how stupid christmas is. Well, not christmas so much as it is the way the public handles christmas. The religous aspect of it shouldn't just be an aspect, it's the entire reason for the holiday. I'm not saying giving out presents is bad, but christmas has gotten so commercialized, that religion is just side-note. It would be like watching 30 minute commercials with snippets of TV shows in between. Of all the people celebrating christmas, I'll bet that over half the people aren't even involved with a religion involving Jesus, or are only a Christian on Christmas.
Aunt_Acid Posted December 4, 2004 Report Posted December 4, 2004 Christmas sucks. It is an entirely commercial holiday. If you were a true Christian, you would celebrate the Lord all year round, not just for a couple of weeks. I can honestly say that I'm sick of Christmas. The decorations, the music. It's all old to me.
_jr_ Posted December 4, 2004 Report Posted December 4, 2004 I am by no means defending the commercialization of Christmas, but the advertiser's job is to push their product, not the birth of Christ.The public in general, is so afraid of religion nowadays, what with everyone 'feelings' being hurt, and everyone being 'offended' by everything, the religious aspect of Christmas has been phased completely out of the public eye. But once you walk through the door to your home, it becomes a private matter, and that's where we, as a people, make our decision what Christmas is truly about.
PSYCHOcatholic Posted December 13, 2004 Author Report Posted December 13, 2004 T'was the night before Christmas and all through the town Not a sign of Baby Jesus was anywhere to be found. The people were all busy with Christmas time chores Like decorating, and baking, and shopping in stores. No one sang "Away in a manger, no crib for a bed". Instead, they sang of Santa dressed-up in bright red. Mama watched Martha Stewart, Papa drank beer from a tap. As hour upon hour the presents they'd wrap. When what from the T.V. did they suddenly hear? 'Cept an ad.. which told of a big sale at Sears. So away to the mall they all flew like a flash... Buying things on credit... and others with cash! And, as they made their way home From their trip to the mall, Did they think about Jesus? Oh, no... not at all. Their lives were so busy with their Christmas time things No time to remember Christ Jesus, the King. There were presents to wrap and cookies to bake. How could they stop and remember who died for their sake? To pray to the Savior... they had no time to stop. Because they needed more time to "Shop til they dropped!" On Wal-mart! On K-mart! On Target! On Penney's! On Hallmark! On Zales! A quick lunch at Denny's From the big stores downtown to the stores at the mall They would dash away, dash away, and visit them all! And up on the roof, there arose such a clatter As grandpa hung icicle lights up on his brand new step ladder. He hung lights that would flash. He hung lights that would twirl. Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus... Light of the World. Christ's eyes... how they twinkle! Christ's Spirit... how merry! Christ's love... how enormous! All our burdens... He'll carry! So instead of being busy, overworked, and uptight Let's put Christ back in Christmas and enjoy some good nights! Merry Christmas, my friends!
Earth-Angel Posted December 13, 2004 Report Posted December 13, 2004 I'm saving that one and putting it on all my Christmas posts to friends and family. Thanks PC.
XXX Posted December 16, 2004 Report Posted December 16, 2004 I was lurking and reading this topic and I had to log in to have a say :: I'm an Animist: Everyday spent above ground is enough reason to celebrate. I don't have to wait until xmas to give and receive gifts. All I have to do is pluck good will from the trees and offer it at will. Thus, it has been ordained by me
Ken Posted December 17, 2004 Report Posted December 17, 2004 Luke 2:7 "And she brought fourth her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn" Luke 2:11 "For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord" Ho Ho Ho! Mark this event by buying the one you love a 15 amp reciprocating saw (199.99 at Home Depot!) or a 26 oz. Fleece pullover at Old Navy! Something went wrong somewhere.... Ken.
PSYCHOcatholic Posted December 17, 2004 Author Report Posted December 17, 2004 Well said Ken...Well Said.
Aunt_Acid Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Something went wrong somewhere.... Yeah, I know. What was with all that Jesus crap at the beginning?
_jr_ Posted December 18, 2004 Report Posted December 18, 2004 Does anyone know how old Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus? I had on a religious station this morning while running errands. Whomever it was, said it was believed Mary was young, possibly around 18 or so. I'd be interested in any thoughts.
XXX Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 18? Sheesh, Mary was a slut. Cosidering she used the "immaculate conception" excuse, she was a smart one at that
PSYCHOcatholic Posted December 19, 2004 Author Report Posted December 19, 2004 18...minus 4. She was 14 wedded to Joseph...and not long after she was visted by the angel or Seraphim. As soon as the angel visited her, she became pregnant.
Jimmy1104 Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 Mary was a virgin as it says in the Bible. Some will not believe that but we need to believe that with God all things are possible. As far as Mary remaining a virgin, that is a different story. Mary did have other children therefore losing the right to become a nun.
Earth-Angel Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 I find that really blasphemous. Having an opinion or being critical of the divine conception is all well and fine, but when it comes to dirtying something sacred to others, that's not cool. Express your opinion, but consider the way you word things, thanks.
SoulGirl Posted December 19, 2004 Report Posted December 19, 2004 actually the expression 'immaculate conception' is often misused - it actually refers to the fact that mary was born free of original sin as opposed to the common misconception that it refers to her conceiving without sin.
SouthSideOfTheSky Posted December 20, 2004 Report Posted December 20, 2004 I think anyone should be able to celebrate Christmas. It's not even that much about the religious aspect anymore.
Aunt_Acid Posted December 20, 2004 Report Posted December 20, 2004 Yeah, I mean, what does Christmas have to do with religion?
edna Posted December 20, 2004 Report Posted December 20, 2004 actually the expression 'immaculate conception' is often misused - it actually refers to the fact that mary was born free of original sin as opposed to the common misconception that it refers to her conceiving without sin. SoulSis, I´m not catholic so I might not understand very well what you say, but if Mary was born free from original sin, so her mother was a virgin?
Jillianne Posted December 20, 2004 Report Posted December 20, 2004 No, it refers to both, Mary was apparently born, without 'original sin' which everyone is supposdly born with... But she also supposdly concieved without losing her virginity, therefore, The Virgin Mary.
PSYCHOcatholic Posted December 20, 2004 Author Report Posted December 20, 2004 Jill went to Sunday School!
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