People talk of santa or holidays. Why is the J-word frowned upon?
2006-12-15 04:40:15 · 11 answers · asked by september_serenade 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nowadays, the true meaning of Christmas is being neglected already. Today, Christmas is being referred to as a season of giving gifts and eating delicious foods. Actually, this is not what makes Christmas a Christmas. We must remember that the reason we are celebrating this occasion is not because of the presents nor the food but because of the birth of our Savior.
Unfortunately, Jesus is being frowned upon these days. I believe this is because of the media. Although there are still shows that encourage people to know Christ more, today's media has been inserting messages which are focused of man's desires such as food, money, fame and even sex. The media is gradually poisoning the minds of the people into believing that Christmas is a season of Santa, reindeers, Christmas trees, foods and others.
However, you can make a change. It is actually your decision. You can choose to go with the flow or make a difference. You can still get Jesus back to Christmas. Of course, you need to start in your own household. After that, you can start sharing the Gospel to your friends and relatives, and so on. Also, you can pray for other people. I am happy to hear that you want to bring Jesus back to Christmas. Good luck and God bless.
2006-12-15 05:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by Captain Hook 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we all have gotten way to sensitive about the whole thing. I don't see any evidence for Christmas now being any more or less Jesus centered than it ever was. There are more people protesting public displays, but what can you do? I think, the important thing is that we personally know our reasons for celebrating this time of year. Forcing Jesus to the center of other people's gift giving celebration won't make them fall in love with Jesus. It would more likely do the opposite. We have to set a good example, and be willing to say "Happy Hanukka and Kwanza" when it's appropriate. Promoting peace and love should be more important than thinking that our vocal "Merry Christmas" is making some difference in the world.
2006-12-15 12:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the UK Jesus hasn't been part of Christmas for decades except with a few symbolic practices kept alive for the sake of tradition and it can only be a matter of time before Christmas becomes a wholly secular festival in the US also.
2006-12-15 12:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is Jesus frowned upon? You can thank political correctness, liberals and the ACLU for that.
As Christians we need to proclaim the name of Jesus and stand up for our right to say it. The ACLU is a well-organized and well-funded group. We need to support Christian groups to protect our rights. Consider supporting these organizations:
http://www.afa.net/
http://www.aclj.org/
Our Christmas traditions need to reflect our faith. As an example we have a lighted nativity scene in our yard.
2006-12-15 12:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by WonderWoman 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is built around the church just as they invented christ. Jesus stood against organized religion as an example to follow and journeyed only with those who also sought to participate in mutually beneficial accommodation within circumstance prevailed.
2006-12-15 13:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by richardnattress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JESUS DID NEVER SAY FOR US TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTH RATHER HE SAID TO
MEMORIALIZE, or remember, his DEATH. (Luke 22:19,20)
Jesus was not born on December 25. He was born about October 1, a time of year when shepherds hept their flocks out-of-doors at night. (Luke 2:8-12) 8 There were also in that same country shepherds living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks. 9 And suddenly Jehovah’s angel stood by them, and Jehovah’s glory gleamed around them, and they became very fearful. 10 But the angel said to them: “Have no fear, for, look! I am declaring to YOU good news of a great joy that all the people will have, 11 because there was born to YOU today a Savior, who is Christ [the] Lord, in David’s city. 12 And this is a sign for YOU: YOU will find an infant bound in cloth bands and lying in a manger.” Jesus never commanded Christians to celebrate his birth. Rather, he told his disciples to MEMORIALIZE, or remember, his DEATH. (Luke 22:19,20) 19 Also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “This means my body which is to be given in YOUR behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 20 Also, the cup in the same way after they had the evening meal, he saying: “This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in YOUR behalf.
Crhistmas and its customs come from ancient false Religions the same is true of Easter customs such as the use of eggs and rabbits. The early Cristians did not celebrate Chrismas or Easter.
here is a link that i hope you visit http://www.watchtower.org/e/19981215/article_01.htm
2006-12-15 13:16:13 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word Santa brings big bucks. The word Jesus doesn't ring the register , it only makes it tinkle.
2006-12-15 12:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by The professor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world is slowly coming into its final days. Only then will people learn to worship Jesus.
2006-12-15 12:46:00 · answer #8 · answered by cecej 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It starts with you. Don't worry about the "other people", choose to put Jesus into your Christmas and then let Jesus do the work.
2006-12-15 12:59:43 · answer #9 · answered by Bruce 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its weird in a country of majority rules we seem to cower to any minority in fear of hurting their feelings. Aren't Christians the majority? Wasn't this country founded by 5 Christian men?
Did you know the very top brick of the Washington Monument says "God Bless"?
2006-12-15 12:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by corryglory 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋