what do you think?
2006-12-21 18:28:26 · 9 answers · asked by jennypjd 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Look what Jesus says about the Nicolatians in the Bible. The Nicolatians followed a god who rode around in the air around the time of the Winter Solice, who had a sled, and was pulled by goats that flew. (or maybe reindeer) This god could tell who had been bad or good, and gave gifts to the good people.
This god's name was Nicolas, and since the church has brought in so many pagan tradtions to appease the heathen, they simply called him Saint Nicolas.
God bless!
2006-12-21 18:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sky_blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa has nothing to do with the teachings of Jesus. Santa is something made up to help us get over spending so much on christmas and maxing our cards out!!!
2006-12-22 02:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out about Santa being unreal at the end of Xmas eve mass service.It.screwed me up for life i was looking at the nativity seen when my mom tried to cheer me up by saying if you believe in santa spirit hard enough it would be real to you. I didn't say anything but remember thinking how close asking me to believe jesus and santa were.i don't believe in either in the taditional way anymore.
2006-12-22 02:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea behind Santa Claus is that Santa Claus loves children and gives to everyone, without showing respect to persons, regularly and consistently. The ideals of giving to everyone without judging and taking care of children are consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ. I personally have issues with Santa Claus because I never want my future children to be able to accuse me of lying to them, but as long as I teach them that it's not a true story, but that Santa Claus is anyone who wants to give anonymously, I think that'll be about right.
2006-12-22 02:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If Jesus said to not be like the pagans, then yes. Santa is a pagan myth, just as the christmas tree is a pagan tradition, as well as easter eggs and pumpkin carving. The actual holidays are also pagan based.
2006-12-22 02:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how you view his actual history--he was a pagan wizard who wandered the earth helping people and was reputed for leaving gifts in children's shoes
2006-12-22 02:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if youre an idiot.
seriously. how does santa clause interfere wit han organized religion? are people that gullable? cant they logically deduct?
....sad....
2006-12-22 02:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by johnny_zondo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of coures it does not. This has been discussed to death here.
2006-12-22 02:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they work together
2006-12-22 02:31:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋