I mean, can an agnostic celebrate on christmas day, give gifts and such, without really celebrating "christmas" as it was intended. Is this amoral?
2007-01-01 04:10:46 · 12 answers · asked by pink_faerie_flower 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Please don't include Godly rantings...I'm not pushing a religion on you... I expect the same in return.
2007-01-01 04:21:56 · update #1
Of course. The early Christians adopted a pagan holiday and brought it into their new faith. The existing holiday marked the Winter Solstice or shortest day of the year (Dec 21). This was marked by gift giving, decorating winter trees, and family visits, especially in Germany and the low lands. The Church in Rome simply added the Biblical tale of Christ's humble birth. So, atheists and agnostics can be comfortable in Christmas celebrations marking the Winter Solstice. If you think about it, Jesus was born in a middle east community that had few trees, so what do Christmas trees have to do with the Christmas story?
2007-01-01 04:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Blu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An agnostic is one who asks questions about religion and faith, but is not necessarily an atheist. If the person in question believes in Christ, but not all the religious trappings that have developed over the centuries, he should go ahead and celebrate. However, if the person in question celebrates Christmas without that belief. I think it's inappropriate, since Christmas is supposed to be the celebration of Christ's birth, and we shouldn't lose sight of that amidst all the commercial hype. If he wants to celebrate something without that belief, he might consider celebrating the Solstice or something like that, since it takes place at the same time of year..
2007-01-01 08:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by JelliclePat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I celebrate Christmas, complete with Santa Claus, Christmas tree and Christmas cards. I only send out cards that are non-religious. The Christmas tree is pagan, but it's pretty and a family tradition. I enjoy it, so I do it. Christmas really isn't Christ's birthday. Since it's a holiday from work, we like to get together with our family, just like everyone else. We enjoy giving gifts, eating a great dinner and just being happy. We don't do Halloween any more, simply because kids don't Trick or Treat any more. I loved seeing all the cute kids in their costumes. Since I don't believe in religion, there's no excuse for me not to do anything I want to do. No guilt. atheist (THINK)
2016-03-29 03:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, many celebrate a secular holiday at the return of the sun after the darkest day. Pagan holiday first the solstice was celebrated long before Christians took over the day.
2007-01-01 04:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am Wiccan and celebrate Winter Solstice. However, my entire family is Christian, so I do celebrate Christmas also, just not religiously. Holidays are a time for being with family, regardless of your personal/religious beliefs.
2007-01-01 08:45:35 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure that it could be debated,but as far as I'm concerned you should do as you wish. I'm not religious and I give gifts on Christmas (saturnalia) simply because it's an excuse to make people smile and they feel happy that I respect their holiday. Besides.. I really like pumpkin pie. :)
2007-01-01 04:25:12 · answer #6 · answered by Usagi-Chan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can celebrate the Yuletide. Its a Pagan holiday, and we're very laid back about it. Its a good time for everyone, celebrate away!
2007-01-01 04:13:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
sure although Christmas is originally a christian holiday many people celebrate it Christmas is about givingand love no matter what your beliefs are
2007-01-01 04:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by trish 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm trying to understand that if you dont believe in God then how can you believe in morals? I am not trying to be a smartmouth on this.
If you don't believe in God then no i dont think you should celebrate christmas. Its His birthday. Just like Jewish people dont celebrate christmas. They celebrate Hannukkah.
2007-01-01 05:14:14 · answer #9 · answered by vanillabeancheesecake37 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
One question: what exactly are you "celebrating"?
2007-01-01 04:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋