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2006-07-23 06:32:53 · 39 answers · asked by Nikki 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, Ebenezer Scrooge's concept of Christmas was about the same as the Puritans'. From 1659 to 1681, Christmas was outlawed because it had become a symbol of English decadence. They knew that Jesus wasn't actually born on December 25, but that the holiday had been moved there to compete with pagan solstice festivals. December 25 was to be spent as a day of hard work and reflection, like every other day in a Puritan's life.
In fact, between Washington Irving and Charles Dickins, it seems that most of the "ancient customs" of Christmas were invented in the 19th Century.
2006-07-23 06:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rondo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a typical atheist so whatever the picture looks like, I guess the answer is: No, because it is not possible to have an image of the "typical atheist".
2006-07-23 06:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ladida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as how you're the pretty one23, does that mean you've been banned 22 times already? I look forward to seeing 24. Stop by and say hello!
2006-07-24 09:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unknown whether or not Scrooge was an atheist. The thing that he lacked most was empathy, which is the cornerstone of atheist worldviews.
Not only are you nasty, you don't even understand what you're talking about.
2006-07-23 10:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by wrathpuppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and stop being a bigot. Its' even uglier than your avatar and displays your haughty personality for all the world to see. Won't your mama be proud of the intolerant little backslider she raised.
2006-07-23 06:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look deep into the bible, I doubt your religion wants you to spend time pointing out athiests. It seems to me that Jesus went to all the trouble he did not to only point out atheists, but to make them believe and convert them into what he wanted them to believe. You should go back and study your religon to be able become the Christian that you seem to want to be.
2006-07-23 06:40:10 · answer #6 · answered by honiebee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he looks like the lead in a Charles Dickens story.
2006-07-23 06:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by oh kate! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you didn't read the book, or see the movie? Hun, Scrooge's problem wasn't atheism, it was greed.
You girls make me tired. God, I am so glad I never got involved in the whole cheerleader mentality when I was in school!
2006-07-23 06:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't look like anything particular. Belief is a very personal thing. If you want to influence people, you need to show a lot more respect!
2006-07-23 06:38:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only when atheists, agnostics, GOD Haters of nonbelief try to destroy believers belief in GOD log onto this forum with their condemning, disrespectful, and insulting views to believers!........Oh, how believers wish this was a real religious/spiritual site!...
2006-07-23 06:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋