if you can believe in god , isnt it as far fetched as believing in santa clause?

Answer 1

No because God is real and Santa(as he's known today) is not. Sorry!!! God lives!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Santa Claus originated from the story of Saint Nicolas standing on top of the church and throwing the churches treasures to the poor people (this made the other priests mad of course). However we celebrate the spirit of what he was trying to accomplish every year with stories of Santa Claus, because it is a non-religious story intended to spread the word of generosity and giving. That's not so far fetched at all.

Now the easter bunny? Ok, HIM I have a problem with. Darn bunny, stealing eggs from chickens coloring all over them and hiding them in everyone's yard!

As for God? When you realize that ANY thing is a possibility then NO possibility can be discounted. Just because something has not been seen does not mean it does not exist. Just because our technology is not advanced enough to measure anything that is not within the material realm, does not mean our technology won't advance that far one day, or that what we cannot NOW comprehend or test and measure does not exist. Open mindedness is the key to advancement.

Answer 3

Not at all. The Santa Claus that you are speaking of is actually our parents, and eventually we see this for what it is. God is not someone fulfilling a specific role, but rather an idea that is far bigger than toys under a tree. To an agnostic or an atheist, it may seem the same, but there are a number of differences between the two for those who study their religion and take the time to learn about it.

As for Santa, my view is that the spirit of the Saint Nicholas (upon whom the modern myth is based) lives on in each person who gives of themselves and their riches to others during that holiday. This is similar (in some minor ways) to how Christians view Christ in our lives.

PS Can't help you with the Tooth Fairy or Easter Bunny!

Answer 4

First Santa Clause is based on a Christian Saint. Lets see if you can guess his name. It's Saint Nicolous. He was a toymaker that gave kids in the area toys once a year. No he did not have flying riendeer, nor did he live at the North Pole, but he was real.

Now as for God; even science can not dismiss it. So, if science can't dismiss it how can you so easily. Yes it is still a therory, just like gravity is a therory. However there is too much "unexplained" that we can not just explain it away.

Answer 5

Santa Claus was based on Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of Myra in Lycia who had heard about a family destitute and starving. The father had no money for food, much less the dowry needed to marry off his three daughters. He was ready to send his oldest girl into the streets to earn a living as a prostitute.

Under the cover of night, Nicholas threw a bag of gold coins through the window of their humble dwelling. In the morning the father discovered the gold. How he rejoiced: his family was saved, his daughter's honor preserved, and a dowry for her marriage secured.

Thus came the modern day fable of a man in a red suit (red being the vestment colors used for the nativity season). It was based on a real person, a bishop no less of the Orthodox Faith. It may have done you well to ask HIM about God.

Answer 6

I Think and so "I Am"-God says "I Am"-Is it possible he said this without Thinking?
I don't know where exactly the quote comes from but I do know that many of us have heard "I Think & so I Am"-many say-"We have been given a choice"-I would like to know one person that can show me that they chose to enter Life-I know I came here representing my parents love for one another and their hope that I would be an expression of that LOVE and too, that I could enjoy the Joy of being in Love like they have found-They were not religious although we celebrated all the Christian religious Holidays-My father was Atheist and always referred to his 5 senses to explain everything-He was very capable and The Navy rewarded him its highest medal for officers ("Naval Accomadation" and he was and remains the only Commander to ever receive this citation)-as we travled the world I saw that any work from any religion was created magnificently to please A God(s)-Some believe God Inspires-So why would John condemn it all in Revelations-His book not Jesus'-and Christians believe this-Goodbye Earth attributed to The Book of Revelations-
The fact of the matter is Christians believe that there is a better place called heaven and I believe that this is it-and I work hard to make this world a better place-but I do not see THEM sacrificing their lives here to do so-How can we survive with this IT IS ALL GOING TO END attitude? It just will becaome an obstical to trying to save Mother Earth because They believe she is done for based on THIS TEXT ALONE and then because they see it happen believe it is so and so do nothing to appease or saccrifice their comfort here-Please wake up and smell the DESTRUCTION

Answer 7

Oh people QUIT YER PREACHIN'!!!

"Santa Clause" actually DID originate from a REAL PERSON, not some book that's been over-translated and lost it's meaning about as soon as it began.

The basis for the Christian-era Santa Claus is Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna (Izmir), in what is now Turkey. Nicholas lived in the 4th century A.D. He was very rich, generous, and loving toward children. Often he gave joy to poor children by throwing gifts in through their windows.

The Orthodox Church later raised St. Nicholas, miracle worker, to a position of great esteem. It was in his honor that Russia's oldest church, for example, was built. For its part, the Roman Catholic Church honored Nicholas as one who helped children and the poor. St. Nicholas became the patron saint of children and seafarers. His name day is December 6th.

PictureIn the Protestant areas of central and northern Germany, St. Nicholas later became known as der Weinachtsmann. In England he came to be called Father Christmas. St. Nicholas made his way to the United States with Dutch immigrants, and began to be referred to as Santa Claus.

Now what is the history of God? No wait - don't answer that. There's enough of that garbage on here.

Answer 8

Moreso.
After all, we expect children to learn the truth about the myth of Santa Claus. The myth about god goes on and on. That's because Santa only makes money once a year, the church fleeces the sheep every sunday!

Answer 9

i could advise you spend it slow analyzing up on the difficulty. attempt CS Lewis, for one ingredient, he truly knew what he became speaking approximately. i will inform you what I truly have self assurance precise now, even though it is not a static ingredient. It differences plenty, as I study greater, and verify greater, my ideas on the difficulty substitute. the place i'm at precise now, is on account that there is a something, a god, God, Jobu, Krishna, etc... a author, possibly. And thinking what number faiths there are in this international, just about all of them claiming to be the only genuine faith or concept gadget, that's attainable that considered one of them has it precise. even though it is likewise attainable that none of them do. they are all artifical/run religions. a lot of them declare to be better than that, declare to the the genuine faith of god, yet they require mankind to run it and help it. My expectancies are not to any extent further very severe. Ben Franklin suggested that there is a author and that he would desire to be worshipped. I agree wholeheartedly with the 1st sentiment, and don't see any harm interior the 2nd. the place is the wear and tear in being grateful on your life? For the superb issues that happen on your life? interior the attractive planet which has been supplied for us to savour as suitable we are able to? What does it remember what you call this being, this something? Will he take offense, given the percentages you had against understanding it interior the 1st place? additionally, on the advice of my lady chum, i've got been finding into Gaia concept, which as suitable I comprehend so a approaches is fairly metaphysical and concerning the earth as a residing respiration ingredient. The call Gaia comes from some very exciting roots, the type that Christians tend to demonize, yet in itself, is an exceedingly attractive ingredient. solid success on your quest. comprehend which you heavily isn't taught all of it now. It takes time, staying power, and dedication.

Answer 10

There is more than enough evidence on the earth and in the universe for the existence of God. There is none for Santa Claus.

Answer 11

Well there was a Santa clause back in B.C. time but he died.No one wanted to disappoint the children so they kept saying he was real.There once was a god but he left us and will be back very soon.