Thanx to all of you that use "Xians" and "Xmas'. This is perfectly acceptable when speaking about Christ.

Question

X is the first letter of Christ's name in Greek.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas

It is acceptable to use the X, in place of Christ, always, so again, we Christians, thank you for using it. Not really a question but you may comment as to this, please.

From my link,

"Xmas" and "X-mas" are common abbreviations of the word "Christmas".

XP and XT are also commonly used to refer to Christ.

For you Christians that are offended by this, I don't see your point. Xmas and X-mas have been used by Christians for a few hundred years and still today. Even by those that speak English.

Btw, the English language use's thousands of words from other languages.

Thanx for your answers.

Answer 1

I know, that's why we use it. Because that's how we are: respectful and nice.

Answer 2

That`s well and good Steve but we do not speak or write Greek and certainly not on this forum, would the same rule apply to an Atheist called Christopher or Christine? would they write Xopher or Xine? would anyone sending them mail write it like this,I think not.
A persons name is tied up with their dignity as a person and this is why nicknames are at times cruel and hurtful to people.
Christ as you well know means anointed of God and X does not represent this to the same extent.
The truth is that most unbelievers detest writing the holy name of Christ and use the excuse that you have quoted to hide this fact.

Answer 3

Just so you know "Christ" is not a name at all. It's a title. It's from the Greek word for "oil" and designates "the anointed". So to Christians, he would be "Jesus, the Christ". He might have been known to his peers as "Yeshua ben Yusef" ("Jesus, son of Joseph").

P.S. "The Buddha" is a title, too.

Answer 4

That's interesting because I was shouted at for writing ' Xmas ' because 'it was disrespecting Christ's holy name'! I suppose it shows how different people are!

Answer 5

Here is what I would like to see: X-atheists.(We really do love you guys)...I'm serious..

LOL Markyyy....you sound like me...

Ps...Markyyy is a good example of an Atheist who is respecful to others and does not appear as arrogant or smug in nature...

One day,he will know Jesus Christ as his savior,as will other unbelievers on this forum.

Answer 6

I am a christian and I do not understand this.....
so when talking do you say "x mas"????
why would you take the name of christ out of anything?!

It is great that x is the first letter of Christ's name in Greek but we do not talk in Greek so what is your point?

This sounds about as ridiculous as trying to take Jesus name out of prayer, or taking under God out of the allegiance.

Answer 7

I see....Is this supposed to be a "Gotcha" moment for you? Kinda an "I'm rubber you're glue" arguement going on here.

I like that you use the word "Thanx" in your question, just for a bit of extra irony.

Answer 8

The rest of us have been telling Christians that for decades.

Try to keep up.

Answer 9

Well, I'm glad to see a Christian who understands that.

Answer 10

Would you please tell that to Bill O'Reilly and his ilk? I'm tired of all his junk about that every single Christmas (and almost all of the rest of the year too.)

Answer 11

you're welcome. i use it occasionally, but NEVER have i used it to try to offend anyone, because when i first saw it, i researched the meaning of it and found it to be acceptable. but thanks for clearing that up for anyone who didn't know