2006-11-29 13:50:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think of Santa as a trainer religion for kids, so yes Santa is quite similar to God in how he's used. He a figure presented to children as a jolly, wholly benevolent character. If you want him to reward you, you have to be good. However, to make it easier for kids, he's been given a physical form and a limited scope (only expected on Christmas). But he accomplishes the impossible by visiting the entire world in one night and requires a belief outside of logic.
2006-11-29 14:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Santa Clause and God are totally different entities. God is the creator of all things while santa just gives toys to the children. But both of them gives hope.
2006-11-29 13:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Halcyon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. Santa Clause, is a big jolly guy, he was actually modeled after St. Nick. Here are some websites on St. Nick, and the hisory behind him:
http://www.stnick.com/history.htm
http://members.tripod.com/christmasthyme/stnick.html
2006-11-29 13:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only one man died on the cross to save us from sin and it wasn't Santa Clause. When people see Santa Clause, they smile with joy and glee... When Christ comes back and lands on the Mount of Olives, most everyone won't be so happy and uhh... he won't be dropping off gifts down your chimmney. You wont have to leave out any cookies 'cause we don't know when He's coming back.
2006-11-29 14:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by yuuhhuhuh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how could you possibly even attempt to compare the two? God exists, Santa doesnt. God is an amazing Savior that can answer prayer and has created the world...Santa is a story...
2006-11-29 13:54:58 · answer #5 · answered by shoegirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Clause leaves you gifts for no reason at all. He doesn't want to know you. He only wants to know if you're "naughty" or "nice."
God knows you're bad and loves you anyway. He wants to know you and to interact with you.
They don't sound anything alike to me. Besides, Santa is a fictional character based on a Christian Saint. God isn't fictional at all.
2006-11-29 13:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa Claus comes from the life of Saint Nicholas who devoted himself to follow God, and therefore help the poor.
2006-11-29 14:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by freemanbac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Santa wears a red suit and has a big white beard. God wears a robe and sandals.
2006-11-29 13:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by Fred B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief God isn't just a big Santa in the sky waiting for our every whim.
He is our creator , our Father who teaches us how to live if we follow him .
2006-11-29 13:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not.......did Santa clause create the world?
2006-11-29 13:52:24 · answer #10 · answered by Gardenia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋