2007-12-05 03:44:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
The X in X-MAS actually is shortened version of X/P, which means Christ. So by having X-Mas it is not taking Christ out of Christmas at all.
"By the Monogram of Christ is ordinarily understood the abbreviation of Christ's name formed by combining the first two letters of the Greek form...."
"...this monogram was also known as the Chrismon. There are, however, besides this type of monogram, two other monograms of Christ -- one of His name, Jesus, the other of both His names together. "
"the X is the first letter of the name Christ in Greek and is often used as an abbreviation in eastern iconography (XS with a line over it). "
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10488a.h...
"The monogram of the name of Christ, formed of the two first letters of that name in Greek, X and P .....
(http://landru.i-link-2.net/shnyves/Symbo...
Yuo have asked a really good question, as many people believe that by writing X-mas, commercialism is winning over the true reason for christmas. But it is not the case, for reasons explained above.
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10488a.h...
http://landru.i-link-2.net/shnyves/Symbo...
2007-12-05 03:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How would the word Christmas insult God? I personally don't like using XMAS because it just doesn't make sense to me as a abbreviation. I can see how some would think it offensive to use in place of Christmas but if you aren't a christian or believe that Jesus was born then go ahead and use your abbreviation.
2007-12-05 11:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think Christmas insults the lord.
Although Christmas is way to commercialized, Christmas, in that sense is a time of giving, that is a good thing, but should be done all year not just on Jesus' Birthday!
Hopefully the true meaning of the birth of Christ will not be forgotten, in the hoopla of everything commercialized.
Due to severe hardships, we are not celebrating Christmas with the whole gift giving yada-yada crap this year, we will be celebrating the real meaning, although as a mom my heart is heavy, not being able to give my kids what they want, they seemed to understand better than imagined (it's mommy, upset)
God-Bless and Merry Christmas!
2007-12-05 11:53:29 · answer #3 · answered by charm1936 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not at all. Christmas is a huge insult to God, associating Christ's name with something so patently pagan.
I think God understands that many celebrators are innocent, in that they don't understand that paganism and politics are behind so many of the traditions. In that they think they are doing God service, and they are giving God the glory, I think He may accept some of the songs and praises, but I'm not sure because he abhors anything pagan.
TX Mom
There is no Christ in Christmas, so Xmas is the proper term.
2007-12-05 12:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes I use to put xmas then I found out the true meaning of it.Besides christmas does not insult God Jesus was born on our about this time of the year. Its meant for Jesus its people of the world that made it Bad. its is now all about Money and what you will get, I belive its about Jesus birth and what God has done for all of us.I rather give then receive.I love Christmas because God sent Jesus to us from Heaven.
2007-12-05 11:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by jesuslovesme_jesusforgaveme 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christmas being a celebration of Jesus's birth doesn't insult God at all. It is only when people celebrate Christmas with no thought or mention of Jesus or God that he is insulted.
Of course this is my opinion, I don't pretend to know God's thoughts.
2007-12-05 11:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by SC mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shouldnt Christmas and god just turn the other cheek to Xmas and Christmas?
2007-12-05 11:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by mouseless 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
xmas doesn't insult Christmas.... explained in the other question that X/P stands for Christ in Greek or whatever....(and also exlained above)
but exlain... how does Christmas insult God?
2007-12-05 11:47:58 · answer #8 · answered by Jme 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.. It's better when you text X-mas.. and plus, what doesn't insult of offend people now a days? Santa Claus issue in Australia, perfect example
2007-12-05 11:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by Pirate ♥ Kitten 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In old Church history, when Christianity was just starting, X was the symbol for Christ - it was a code. So no, it's not an insult at all.
2007-12-05 11:47:44 · answer #10 · answered by ssmesq 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋