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Let's see the beliefs and proofs come out here.

Personally, I don't believe in Santa Claus because I caught my mom putting the presents out when I was young and the next couple years *I* was Santa Claus for the younger kids.

However, that doesn't mean there couldn't be some mysterious red suited man at the North Pole making presents right? If you don't believe in him, why do you believe in God?

A lot of people use the belief that you can't prove beyond doubt God doesn't exist so you must believe in him. Well, I say to those that say that, if you can't prove Santa Claus doesn't exist, you must believe in him too.

Curious to see if people actually do believe that way.

2006-07-14 18:05:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

14 answers

Santa Claus is based on a real saint. St. Nicholas who did give toys to children, amongst many other things

2006-07-14 18:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1 0

No, I don't believe in Santa Claus, and yes, I do believe in God. The reasoning is simple. In the case of old St. Nick, there is no evidence he has left behind to indicate that he has been here. What evidence that may have been provided by your parents has been clearly refuted by your seeing your mom putting out presents. In the case of God, on the other hand, there is evidence: the very existence of life, consciousness, and complexity indicates intelligent design. While it is a common thought that matter, energy, information, and life can arise from nothingness, the means of doing so are highly theoretical, and there is as yet no trustworthy evidence that this is true. For example, having a large amount of random subatomic particles explode does not form stars, planets, or any of the other structures we find in space. It has been theorized that it COULD, but no evidence suggests that it HAS. It is the same with life, only much more difficult. In the case of the human mind, for example, there has been more than enough proof (and I have been heavily involved in the paranormal and consciousness development for over half my life) that we posess powers far beyond the ability to control our actions and make computer-like decisions with our brains. Thought has been shown to influence random number generators, others (through telepathy and empathy), and even forms of controlled telekinesis (such as the Egely (sic?) energy wheel, and practicing moving flame in candles) are widely practical, and can be demonstrated by many after just a few minutes of practice. Biological evolution can provide no explanation for the function of something like telekinesis, since it has never provided humankind with any special favors in recorded history. It does, however, fit with the Biblical concept that we were created in a higher state than that which we are now in. In addition, there is simply the impossibility of Santa Claus. Numerous mathematical evaluations have shown that he would have to deliver gifts to hundreds if not thousands of homes every second, which is a physical impossibility. The only exception to this rule is if he is indeed God, but this seems highly improbable at best.

2006-07-14 18:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Nathan 3 · 0 0

You don't believe in Santa because you actually saw your mom doing that which is attributed to him. The Bible says God created the world, but I haven't caught any scientists doing that yet, though they're certainly trying their hardest to replace Him.

Santa makes no sense whatsoever and it is a known lie told to kids to create some sort of "magic" at Christmas. The difference: God makes sense to me, at least in all the ways that matter most to me. As much as the Bible is debated about, you have to admit there IS debate; there ARE followers of God for Atheist/Agnostics to argue with--and lots of them. Where are the billions of believers in Santa who devote their entire lives to him and have had their lives changed by him?

2006-07-14 18:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by SpisterMooner 4 · 0 0

Actually Santa Clause is real but not in the real like he comes down the chimmy and stuff but he was a real man a long long time ago and he would make toys out of wood and give them to needy children of the town. Look it up if ya dont believe me.

2006-07-14 18:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by stewylee_53_justme 2 · 0 0

You and that i've got one element in user-friendly: i'm no longer able to furnish scientific evidence to furnish the shortcoming of life of a deity. you won't be able to furnish scientific evidence to furnish that helps the life of a deity. there is no thank you to scientifically attempt to return to the top if there is unquestionably a deity, or no longer. This plenty is at the instant authentic. in accordance to the Bible, Jesus (as you declare, God's son) replace into God himself in human form. Technically speaking, your God replace into killed whilst his actual physique (or meant son) replace into killed. he's asserted to be an all powerful God, so how is it a sacrifice if he's in human form and rises back? there is no longer something sacrificed by any potential. Santa Claus isn't Saint Nicholas, for starters. Santa Claus is the call given to the made-up character who's married to Mrs. Claus interior the North Pole who rides in a sleigh pulled with the aid of reindeer and can provide presents to all the celebrating infants whilst they doze off. Saint Nicholas replace right into a techniques from this imaginary storybook character who replace into frequently delivered to existence with the aid of Thomas Nast. the rationalization Saint Nicholas is linked with Christmas, is using the fact he's the client saint of childrens. He is likewise given importance by way of legend the place he offered a modern-day to a foul family. it is it. in case you study the thoughts approximately Odin, he closer resembles the mythical character that young ones adore in Christmas time. He even had a flying animal, only like Santa Claus. He additionally surpassed products out to infants, previous to the life of Saint Nicholas have been those thoughts handed down. Your argument is unsuitable, Santa Claus isn't Saint Nicholas - despite if it is a recognition oftentimes utilized to the fictitious character. you're evaluating Santa Claus, a storybook character, to a deity. we are able to instruct that Santa Claus by no potential existed different than in newborn's books, the place as a deity we won't be able to. you're incorrect.

2016-11-02 02:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Santa Claus is a product of pagans' believes.
He has nothing to do with monotheism of Lord God.

2006-07-14 18:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by avi0l 2 · 0 0

But I don't WANT to believe in Santa much like you don't WANT to believe in God.

BTW: God draws near to those that seek Him. Unless you have sought God you will never know the experience.

2006-07-14 18:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by musingaloud 2 · 0 0

actually, the idea of santa clause came from saint nicholas. he went around and gave presents to the children of his very poor reigon, on Christs birthday.

2006-07-14 18:18:48 · answer #8 · answered by bumble bee 3 · 0 0

the whole idea of santa clause is from ancient times when a man would go around giving gifts to less fortunate people. now we remember him and are supposed to remember to serve your fellow man and not to worship worldy things

2006-07-14 18:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I believe that there was a St. Nick, but he is dead he was a Christian. I don't believe in Santa Clause, though.

2006-07-14 18:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by jessicake 3 · 0 0

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