2006-12-15 16:41:29 · 34 answers · asked by GODZILLA 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Any time is the right time to celebrate ME!
2006-12-15 16:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by Laptop Jesus 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure one can steel that which is already free. And if that is not a valid statement in the opinion or the reader then I guess that would depend on which holiday is being questioned. If the opinion is that it was in fact stolen, then yes it would be considered hypocritical by the one who believes holidays are something to be owned. If it is a holiday which has meaning to Christians whether or not the holiday began before Christ was around then it should not be considered to be hypocritical by one with the aforementioned opinion. This principle could also be applied to any other religion.
2006-12-15 17:15:35 · answer #2 · answered by The Quiet Cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People of the many religions probably would claim they already have about 364 days a year claimed; and atheists have April 1st.
Religions are the ones that STEAL the worship that belongs to God alone.
There is nothing wrong with Christians celebrating the coming of Emmanuel, "God with us". We should not celebrate it just Dec. 25th, but every day of the year!
It is the religionists who corrupt CHRISTMAS by using the name and yet having their pagan celebrations on that Holy Day!!
2006-12-15 16:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is it stolen if everyone can celebrate it their own way? Christmas is what we celebrate, if you want to celebrate Yule, or the festival of the sun god, you are free to. But on the same note, if you feel that we stole it, give back your days off from work (school) because its a Christian/Jewish concept to have a day of rest.
2006-12-15 16:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Passover? The Christian Easter. Or our you thinking about some other holy day?
Let me know if you find a Christian holy day that isn't a stolen holiday.
2006-12-15 16:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by J. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see no reason to think any holiday has been "stolen"... perhaps you mean there's some resentment either on your part, or of some hypothetical "others" that a day chosen by Christians to celebrate Christ's birth coincides with pagan holidays no one observes anymore.
Where is the "hypocrisy"?
2006-12-15 16:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We celebrate Christmas because it is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ. Get it Christmas, Christ. I don't care what other events/holidays are going on at that same time, the birth of Christ is worth celebrating for me. So, no, I don't think it is hypocritical to celebrate Christmas. But maybe you're referring to another holiday.
2006-12-15 16:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by Coachstoll 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not all christians celebrate Christmas, the catholic church incorporated a pagan holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus to convert more worshippers. All Jesus asked us to do was celebrate the passover in remembrance of him, the breaking of bread and wine. If you want to give gifts that's great just don't do in the name of the lord he didn't ask you to.
2006-12-15 16:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by bigstevesfriends 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no. We have stolen a lot of holidays and other things from the pagans. Why stop now. We made it lots more fun, don't you think? Santa, a whole month of parties. What are you complaining about, have another eggnog and chill.
2006-12-15 16:46:26 · answer #9 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope.
The 12 months are named after gods.
The expression >Fortunate< is used every day.
It alludes to the ancient Italian goddess Fortuna.
I wouldn't cross my fingers (even to ward off the Evil Eye) but many do it every day.
WE ARE STEEPED IN STUPID MYTHOLOGY - so why not "aqasition" a specific holiday.
2006-12-15 16:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most are unaware that the 25th of December celebrates the birth of Tammuz, the first false Messiah.
2006-12-15 16:44:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋