Would he comment at all about the consumerism?
2007-11-22 05:18:34 · 14 answers · asked by MOL 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He would ask can anybody tell me what Christmas is all about? The lights would dim and the blanket toating Linus would step on the stage. Sure Jesus Linus would begin then recount the story of his birth. Then Jesus would thank Linus and add I thought so I just wanted to hear you say it. Now that was worth the three hour wait in Mall Parking Lot.
2007-11-22 05:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A person’s worship could be contaminated by false religion as it relates to popular holidays. Consider Christmas, for example. Christmas supposedly commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, and nearly every religion that claims to be Christian celebrates it. Yet, there is no evidence that the first-century disciples of Jesus observed such a holiday. The book Sacred Origins of Profound Things states: “For two centuries after Christ’s birth, no one knew, and few people cared, exactly when he was born.”
Even if Jesus’ disciples had known the exact date of his birth, they would not have celebrated it. Why? Because, as The World Book Encyclopedia says, the early Christians “considered the celebration of anyone’s birth to be a pagan custom.” The only birthday observances mentioned in the Bible are those of two rulers who did not worship God in heaven. (Genesis 40:20; Mark 6:21) Birthday celebrations were also held in honor of pagan deities. For example, on May 24 the Romans celebrated the birthday of the goddess Diana. On the following day, they observed the birthday of their sun-god, Apollo. Hence, birthday celebrations were associated with paganism, not with Christianity.
2007-11-22 13:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably isn't happy with us making the holiday season about consumerism instead of about Him which is what the holidays are really about.
2007-11-22 13:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by Karenita 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
jesus threw the mother and father of a tantrum when he wanted a piece of fruit and he couldn't have one (mark 11:12-14).
he'd probably be ok with consumerism as long as his folks were rich enough to buy him stuff.
2007-11-22 14:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by synopsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what would my LORD say...hmmm...
it is more blessed to give than to receive...
watch out for all kinds of greed! a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his posessions...
love the lord your God with all of your might and all of your soul and with all of your strength...
love your neighbor like you love yourself...
If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you...
how hard it is for the rich to enter heaven! it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the rich to get into heaven...
if you see someone in need and do nothing to help them, how can the love of God be in you?
though X-mas is a time of giving and brotherly love, it is a time of incredible greed. we all see this every year don't we?
but if we hold to the teachings of Christ we will have the most memorable and satisfying X-mas seasons every year. we just need to look beyond our own agendas and look to those who don't have and are in need. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
2007-11-22 13:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by GARY R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure Jesus would totally disapprove. He even said we don't need much clothes or anything else. We should give all our money for presents to places to help others that are starving or don't even have a place to stay. Or to buy Bibles for those that don't have them.
2007-11-22 13:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by geessewereabove 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am only guessing, but he would probably say something like:
41And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?"
Luke 24
2007-11-22 13:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably would wish everybody a HAPPY HOLIDAY .
2007-11-22 13:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would say ROCK ON LITTLE DOGGY. I have signed The Compact and am not buying anything.
2007-11-22 13:21:56 · answer #9 · answered by LongAgo 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, if you thank Him and not Santa, then I'm pretty sure He would be okay with that.
Yeah, He would.
2007-11-22 13:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by Defender of Freedom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋