Christians, what is your opinion of this please?

Question

http://www.av1611.org/othpubls/santa.html
Please read this article before commenting as a lot of the comments may already be covered, thanks
i would very much like to hear what you think

Answer 1

the article was good..satan does come in different forms....and will trick all and any that can be tricked. unfortunately that starts w/ our children. and ends as adults. i was brought up thinking there was a santa, my children, for the most part was brought up w/ santa. and i can see how hard it would be for anyone to say "OK so santa, tooth fairy and easterbunny all fake, i guess God is too" just look at how easy it is for satan, to ruin lives. he has helped make it hard to believe in something that we cant see. and has made kids think adults are liers.

Answer 2

Satan has a counterfeit for everything the Lord has and he tries to pass it off as truth every chance he gets. Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:11 to “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” We need to know if we have the real thing or a counterfeit. There is a holiday that is celebrated every year called Christmas that Satan has deceived us into believing that it’s the birthday of Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church not only gives us the mass of Christ but it supplied us with another counterfeit, Saint Nicolas (Santa). Look at all the ways this counterfeit is like the real thing, the Lord Jesus Christ.

1.Psalm 48:1-4 the city of the great King is in the North. Santa lives in the North.

2.John 4:24 God is a Spirit. We also have the spirit of Christmas.

3.Psalm 139:7-12 God is present everywhere. We tell our children that Santa is everywhere watching them.

4.Romans 11:33 God has all wisdom. Santa has all wisdom.

5.Isaiah 46:8-14 God knows all. Santa knows all.

6.Acts 1:9-11 Jesus returns in the clouds. Santa comes in the air.

7.Revelation 19:11-14 Christ returns on a white horse. Santa rides on a slay pulled by reindeer.

8.Revelation 19:13 Christ returns with a red and white outfit. Santa has a red and white outfit.

9.Luke 17:34 Christ comes at night. Santa comes at night.

10.Revelation 20:12 Christ keeps a record of all the works that are done. Santa keeps a record of all the good and bad you have done.

11.Revelation 11:10 there is a time when gifts are exchanged. Santa has a time when gifts are given.

12.Revelation 1:14 Christ has white hair. Santa has white hair.

13.Jeremiah 10:1-4 the heathen had a custom of cutting down a tree and decking it with silver and gold. Santa leaves our gifts under a tree that has been decorated.

14.Ephesians 2:8 Christ is a giver of gifts. Santa is a giver of gifts.

15.Hebrews 4:16 believers come boldly unto the throne of grace. Believers in Santa approach his throne and ask for what is wanted.

16.Ephesians 6:1-3 the Word commands children to obey their parents. Santa tells children to obey their parents.

17.Luke 12:40 the hour of His coming is a mystery. Santa coming is a mystery.

18.Mark 10:14 Christ tells the children to come to him. Santa tells the children to come to him.

19.Zechariah 2:6 the Lord says Ho; ho. Santa says Ho, ho, ho.

20.Mark 6:3 Jesus was a carpenter. Santa builds toys.

21.Revelation 19:6 Christ is all-powerful (omnipotent). Santa is all-powerful. He can deliver all the toys to the entire world in one night.

Do not be deceived by Satan’s devises. Satan has given us many ways to get to heaven: Do good works; be baptized, believe in God, be a member of a church, etc.

According to God’s word for this age there is only one way to heaven and that is to truly believe that Christ died for your sins, that he was buried and that he rose again the third day (I Corinthians 15:1-4).

Answer 3

I know this is not exactly an answer to your question, but I can't help it here. I have to say something about it. I really hope, you don't mind? But why is it, that people keep on dividing men-kind in all kinds of pieces, by (in this case) only expecting an answer from christians? There are wars going on, because of this!!!!! Why can't you ask your question to all members of humanity. Perhaps some-where out there, between all the "strangers", there will be this only right person, who knows the ultimate answer, to your question. It is a very pour case, that we keep on dividing ourselves this way, from all the other humans, that live in this world too.

Answer 4

While the use of Christmas to promte materialism in our society is disturbing, this article seems rather fanatical. You can find Satan in your breckfast cereal if you try hard enough. Intersting article. They quote Martin Luther as a source for their arguement. Oddly enough they don't use the quotes were he said he thought the Jewish people should be persecuted by Christians to make their case.

Answer 5

Hello Simon W.. :)

This is the reason I do not worship a lie..we are to teach our children the Truth..Santa is not real..I do not celebrate Christmas as a Holiday..I celebrate everyday the same..doing what the Lord calls me to do.. :)

In Jesus Most Precious Name..
With Love..In Christ.. :)

Answer 6

Christmas has become a commercial gimmick, more and more about things and less about God,that's true.
But please,don't demonize poor Santa.He's such a nice pagan,just a harmless character,come on!

Answer 7

If I celebrate christmas at all, it's for the sake of spreading happiness around. santa claus doesn't even come into play in the equation.

Answer 8

I dont believe in Santa Claus

Answer 9

Thank you for that article. Santa is just another word for Satan when you unscramble the letters.

Answer 10

I teach my children that it is Jesus birthday and that's why we exchange gifts. I don't want to start my relationship with my children with a commercial lie.