from what i remember growing up, i was told santa kept a list of all the boys and girls in the world. and he would know if i've been good or bad. and he could accomplish the impossible task of delivering presents all over the world. i was told to be very good or else he wouldn't give me any presents. and you'd better believe i was on my best behavior when christmas time came around. you might say i obeyed the laws of santa clause. i certainly would never thing to spite him out of fear that i wouldn't get any toys. in a sense, you could say i worshiped santa clause as being an idol, even though i didn't know what idols were at the time. so, if i were to die at that point in my life, worshiping santa as a god of sorts, and not really understanding the meaning of accepting jesus as my savior, would i have gone to hell? keep in mind, i already knew the story of jesus, i was just too young to care.
2007-04-16 08:27:49 · 15 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
true, i didn't die, but how many kids are raised in the same manner as i was, that did die? they probably had similar beliefs as i did, being a normal kid and all. are they going to hell?
2007-04-16 08:34:53 · update #1
i was old enough to reason that i should be good to get presents. like i said, i knew the story of jesus, it just wasn't on my mind. i was more concerned about santa that jesus.
2007-04-16 08:37:57 · update #2
I don't know. It seems to be that you're pretty much screwed.
2007-04-16 08:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Thank God that that didn't happen!!
I think that you already you know the answer and I would just like to say that your example is the exact reason why I believe it is soooo important to teach your children the truth first. When I grew up I was taught the real meaning of Christmas, that it was Jesus' birthday (not the exact day but the day that we celebrate His birth.) as well as why that was such an important event. Then at the age of 5, I asked Jesus to come into my heart and forgive my sins. The world is ever so slowly taking Christ out of EVERYTHING. Schools, Christmas, Easter, our money, our nation!!! I thank God and my parents for going against the norm to teach me the truth first.
2007-04-16 08:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by cbmultiplechoice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. Is it going to be a white christmas? uncertain what that 2. What do you elect for christmas? jewelery, makeup, outfits, shoes.. ect.. atleast that's what i think of i'm getting. 3. What are you getting for christmas? i think of i'm getting what I mentioned above. 4. What are your traditions? each Christmas Eve, my grandpa has each and all of the toddlers encompass him as he reads twas the night earlier christmas. 5. What do you do on christmas eve and yuletide day? Christmas Eve is at my grandparents and that i open some provides from each and all of the kinfolk. I come domicile and that i'm getting a pre-christmas day present- (pajamas lol) and yuletide day is at my domicile and that i spend it with my mom, dad, and brother. I awaken.. open stocking.. and then I open the super present that I have been given! As does my brother. 6. What do you like maximum approximately christmas? Oh.. gosh.. this is tough.. nicely i admire the lights, the interior decorations, the song, and lots plenty extra.. yet maximum of all.. i admire the ambience and how it makes me sense.. the mixture of each little thing in simple terms makes me cheery. I actual have seen sooo many christmas video clips.. that exhilaration that christmas is linked with rubs off on me.. 7. What are your known songs and carols? My popular christmas album is the single via Justin Bieber lol 8. Are you excited approximately christmas? Are you kidding?!? of direction i'm!! i'm counting the days!! ("
2016-11-24 22:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by holness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the Catholics have done to children all over the world is a sin. The responsibility is not upon the children, until the children have children and do it to them. The sin is perpetual.
"Christianity did not destroy paganism; it adopted it."
- Will Durant, "The Story of Civilization"
You go on to ask about, if you had died, would you have gone to hell. You are so far into misunderstanding and Catholic influence that you do not understand that God is merciful. There is no Hell besides death. Had you died then, you would have been resurrected and judged accordingly. Ask yourself: If we are judged into heaven or hell at the moment of death, why then would we need resurrection for judgment?
My advice is to find the truth yourself and quit relying on the pulpit for answers.
2007-04-16 08:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Truth7 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have told the religious people that religions were just created with a purpose similar to Santa. I guess their god carries a bigger punishment and a better gift no matter how illogical it is to still believe in this created god.
2007-04-16 08:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by ShanShui 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's a thing called the age of reason. It's when children are old enough to know what is good and what is bad. I don't know if you were at that point yet.
Peace and Love
2007-04-16 08:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by ineptmarquado 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So, your parents lied to you. That's one reason why I don't like Christmas.
But we are adults now. So, what is more sensible to you to do? Does Christianity disolve to you because your parents lied to you about Santa Claus?
2007-04-16 08:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U're not going to Hell. I imagine God knews who foolish and gullible children can be.
2007-04-16 08:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by missgigglebunny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i never knew whay santa had to do with christmas anyway..........see how twisted people are today.......look christmas is a pagan holiday that deals with nothing but lies and guesses not facts......POOR KID......
2007-04-16 08:43:20 · answer #9 · answered by star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. God only holds you accountable for what you're able to understand. No young children will go to hell.
2007-04-16 08:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mark 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
if you would have died you would have gone to the North Pole and been one of Santa's slave elves.
2007-04-16 08:35:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋