Don't you feel that it is fundamentally wrong?
2007-12-02 17:58:07 · 36 answers · asked by Josh X 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Now, what if I told you that I'm an atheist and I have no problem with celebrating Christmas and no problems with anyone else celebrating it? That's the truth. I find it sad that indeed, there are close-minded people who cannot contribute to a discussion among people of varying creeds/religions. Not to pick on anyone in particular but Robert P, you need to relax there buddy. You are a little too defensive...and you automatically assume anyone who asks a question you don't like is wrong. Plus, you have the vocabulary of a gnat.
2007-12-03 03:56:49 · update #1
No. The holiday around December 25 isn't traditionally "Christian" anyway.
"Christmas" was originally a very ancient cultural holiday for many peoples and a popular pagan holiday celebrating astrological events, and the shortest day of the year. The Christian church adopted the date as a holiday in order to convert pagans without impacting their traditional holidays.
Jesus, if he existed, probably was born in August or September given the historical records. The Roman census (remember Mary and Joseph were traveling to their home town to be counted...no room at the inn because other people were there to be counted, as well) was never held in December.
The star record of the time and area would not be conducive to revealing the so called "Star of Bethlehem" in December, either, but a star such as the one seem by the Magi may appear in that area of the world closer to the late summer, early fall months.
Anyway, Christmas is about as "Christian" as any athiest, so, no, in my opinion, it isn't wrong for atheists to celebrate around this time of the year.
2007-12-02 18:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mimi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yea, Christmas is a devout christian vacation.. however instances have transformed. It is now the 2000's, and primarily in America, Christmas has been commercialized quite right into a extra, amusing, festive, cheerful time of giving. Clearly your going to exhibit recognize for devout men and women, however no it without doubt isn't improper. As a youngster of an Interfaith marriage, I grew up celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah and totally revel in each. I am NOT devout. My Christmas is extra snowman and iciness themed, as opposed to Santa Claus and Reindeer's. Incorporate into what your ideals are, and benefit from the vacation. It is a amusing, festive time of 12 months. I recognize your determination not to suppose in God, when you consider that actually, I do not both. Everyone believes what they suppose however that doesnt imply you must be excluded for wellknown commercialized Holidays when you consider that religious Christians do not wish to disillusioned their savior. Have amusing, simply keep away from Santa Claus decorations and make it a iciness wonderland topic :)
2016-09-05 19:38:40 · answer #2 · answered by erlene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheists don't celebrate your Christ's birthday. They may engage in common ancient pagan and non-Christian rituals on the same day or previous day, such as giving and receiving presents, decorating a pine tree, eating meals with family and friends, and kissing girls under the mistletoe, but they certainly aren't going to church and thinking about a blatantly tacked on, contradictory and implausible story about the miraculous birth of a mythological figure who stands for everything they hold immoral and evil.
My Christmas or "Yule" as I call it, since I'm a Norwegian atheist, is a ritual meal with friends and family based on the ancient survival technique, began by prehistoric peoples in Northern climes, for families and communities to come together in the middle of winter to exchange and share their stores of food in order to be sure everyone would be able to survive until the Spring thaw. That's what I'm thinking about on Yule, the people I care about.
2007-12-02 18:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Because Christmas is really not a Christian celebration. It is a Pagan festival that Christians adopted from the Pagans in order to keep them in church. They changed the name to Christ b-day but to God it is still a Pagan Festival. So actually, Atheist probably knows the real reason behind Christmas and knows where it originated from.
2007-12-02 18:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by GraycieLee 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Atheists do not believe in God, do not believe in Jesus Christ and do not believe on religion and they are not in any manner believe to the traditions and customs of the Catholic religion, It is understood that if they will celebrate christmas they are going against their belief of of no God, no relgion.
However, they have right to celebrate it. Nobody could not stop them from celebrating as long as they like it.
jtm
2007-12-02 18:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm actually a born again christian. To be honest, i don't think it really is. Do yourself a little pole sometime. Ask a bunch of christians if they know the purpose of christmas. Than ask who the main man of christmas is. Sadly adleast half will say presents and santaclause.
2007-12-02 18:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by iiiidontcare 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It isn't wrong ( it does collide with their beliefs though ) , the problem is that Christmas ( which means Christ mass ) is usually centered along Santa Claus and presents , though it does involve Family and togetherness , the main goal is Christ ( and no Christianity did not '' steal '' this occasion or holiday from Pagans , though many people perceive it as so , especially Atheists , no offense meant )
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2007-12-02 18:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
its a holiday about family togetherness. i thought thats what "christians" were about.
besides dont you think its wrong that we have no idea what day jesus was born so we are celebrating on the winter solstice? so really it is about the start of winter and the earth tilting in a different way.
2007-12-02 18:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I just celebrate time off work and the ability to spend more time with family and friends. Is that OK with you?
2007-12-02 18:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No. You are the one who is fundamentally wrong.
2007-12-02 21:29:47 · answer #10 · answered by ROBERT P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋