Why would any person find Christmas offensive?

Question

I think only an intolerant fascist would find it offensive if people celebrated the birth of a man who taught peace, love and equality.

For those that were unaware. In Britain certain governments, Councils, employers, etc, have banned the very word Christmas, Christmas celebrations or decorations because it may offend other faiths.

Answer 1

It seems likely that Christ himself is offended by so-called "Christmas", and somehow it seems that his opinion might be important. "Christmas" does NOT celebrate Christ; "Christmas" celebrates the pagan Saturnalia. Jesus was not even born in December. Nearly all so-called Christmas customs dishonor Christ.

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By contrast, it's tragic that the one holiday Christ actually *DID* ask Christians to commemorate is entirely ignored by almost all of Christendom. It is, of course, the Memorial of Christ's death, sometimes called "the Last Supper" or "the Lord's Evening Meal".

(1 Corinthians 11:23-25, NWT) The Lord Jesus in the night in which he was going to be handed over took a loaf... Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 25 He did likewise respecting the cup.. Keep doing this... in remembrance of me.”

(1 Cor 11:24, 25, NEB) "Do this as a memorial of me.”


Christ Jesus himself personally celebrated and explained the significance of that Last Supper to his followers (see Matthew 26:26-29). Christians who commemorate the Last Supper have done so on the same Jewish calendar date as Jesus did, Nisan 14, which generally falls between late March and mid-April. Interestingly, Christians in the centuries immediately after Christ's impalement were sometimes called "Quartodecimans" which literally mean "Fourteen-ers", because the early Christians were well-known for this true holy day.

How would Jesus feel to learn that the holiday he commanded was widely ignored, while his so-called followers chose to celebrate a pagan false god and their own traditions of men? We don't need to wonder.

(Matthew 15:6-9) You have made the word of God invalid because of your tradition. 7 You hypocrites, Isaiah aptly prophesied about you when he said, 8 ‘This people honors me with their lips, yet their heart is far removed from me. 9 It is in vain that they keep worshiping me, because they teach commands of men as doctrines.’”

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Answer 2

i get offended that this is Britain i am British and this is my upbringing and tradition to celebrate Christmas although i am not religious in any way. i must state that i am not racist , i do not insist that Muslims take off their veil i do not think that the crucifix should be banned and although i do not believe i respect others beliefs, i someone come to great Britain they should understand and respect our traditions, beliefs cultural celebrations and not be offended by them, we are told to integrate outsiders and make them part of our society therefore they should accept this as part of their new life. we should not for go our traditions for the sake of another persons beliefs. it is taking it too far and it has to stop . if we cannot talk of our traditions, cultural beliefs and so on then outsiders should be expected to integrate fully with British society. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL.

Answer 3

Im not religious and i agree.... I celebrate xmas and enjoy giving and having partys so ii have no idea why anyone would find it offensive.... same goes the other way as well, you should not feel offended by someone elses religion as long as they dont ram it down your gob and let them get on with it.

Merry xmas to all that dont find xmas offensive

Answer 4

I reckon they've banned it because there too damn tight to put their hand in their pocket to give a few quid towards the workers Christmas parties and decorations, nothing to do with offending different faiths, more about offending their wallets.

Answer 5

No-one should be offended by the celebration of Christmas. Nor should any-one be offended by the celebration of Eid or Chanuka or any other religious festival. There needs to be far more tolerence in this world.

Answer 6

I can imagine some people being offended by the celebration of the birth of Christ being turned into a crass commercial opportunity. But then some people take things far too seriously.

Answer 7

Its just getting all a bit too much really, I think the councils just panic and feel they need to please everyone.

In that case then I want days off for all the Asian holidays!!

Answer 8

I do not know anyone who is on the offensive over chritmas &
yes I have muslim friends.

Answer 9

Curses upon the PC brigade!

Answer 10

The very word Christ is offensive to those who want to live contrary to his teachings, hence the "X-mas" word.