when us christians are celebrating Jesus's birthday..
2007-08-26 07:57:58 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
.....or do you celebrate something you act like you dont believe in, my point is if your so against what us christians believe why would you celebrate it
2007-08-26 08:03:23 · update #1
I find it rude when atheists celebrate christian holidays, they refuse to believe in god, but think it's ok to celebrate the holidays? almost all US holidays are christian based, and since atheists believe in no god what so ever, they don't really have holidays
2007-08-26 08:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Marki 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I,m not an atheists , But Christmas is not a christian Holiday, Jesus Christ was not born on that day, the shepherds were in the field with their sheep,and in the colder months they always kelp the sheep in the barns. what does Santa clause,and the tree has to due with Jesus. Satan is behind this man made Holiday,using the name of Jesus to honor demons.
True christian do not celebrate Christian, Easter , Halloween or none those pagan holidays. I don't know what atheists do, they just might celebrate. I bet they know the true meaning of these holidays.
2007-08-26 15:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Herb E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing 'christian' about Dec 25th is the name. The day was around celebrating the birthday of a "crucified savior-born of a virgin" (Mithra) with trees, presents and parties long before Jesus was around. It's a day to celebrate the return of the 'son' (days start getting shorter at this time), a true celebration of earth and its cycles.
You might ask yourself why you are celebrating a pagan holiday.
2007-08-26 15:09:33 · answer #3 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To those who do not believe in God, Christmas can still be a holiday. It's a time to be with your family and remember all the good things in life. You don't need to be celebrating Jesus' birthday in order to want to take time off work and show others that you love them by exchanging gifts.
2007-08-26 15:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asked this question before and many atheists do celebrate christmas. They say it's just about the gifts and family etc. You'll get a lot of statements about it originally being a pagan holiday and that the Christians stole it from the pagans. This should be interesting.
2007-08-26 15:03:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, non Christians will get together for a holiday dinner, perhaps not exactly a traditional Xmas dinner. At home, they still might put up winter decorations such as lights, flowers, etc. Just not the religious items such as a statue of Jesus, manger, or Mary. And they probably won't go to church. But you know, Xmas is becoming a more generic holiday, not just an exclusive Christian one anymore.
2007-08-26 15:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by Rune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christians are celebrating Jesus' birthday and the atheists are celebrating another vacation !! Another excuse to party, and to get gifts ;-)
2007-08-26 15:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by datasprite 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your celebrating Jesus birthday I'm am assuming you wont be receiving gifts. It is not your birthday. Now, if you sit down and open all those gifts and enjoy the big dinner maybe you should think twice.
2007-08-26 15:04:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i celebrate it in the sense that i spend time with my christian family. I buy presents, yes...
It's not like Christmas is a very holy holiday...cmon. It's the most greedy, self-serving holiday there is. Not very Christ-like, huh?
2007-08-26 15:21:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance is bliss. Most just ignore this day & celebrate life 365 days of the year.
2007-08-26 15:04:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋