This weekend he said that we're all becoming too consumerish and that by showering our kids with gifts at Christmas to make them happy that we're really giving them a false sense of happiness. Anyone agree?
2007-12-10 04:17:39 · 6 answers · asked by dream2achieve65 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Although you are twisting his words a bit, the Pope is correct.
Jesus taught us how to be happy in the Beatitudes:
When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying:
"Happy are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Happy are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Happy are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Happy are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Happy are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Happy are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Happy are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven."
(Matthew 5:1-12)
None of these mention consumerism.
With love in Christ.
2007-12-10 16:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are nice but if you are not teaching your children the REAL meaning of Christmas then what's the point? They need to understand why we give gifts.
2007-12-10 04:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by Penny D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true, but only for those families that are not grounded in the living truth. The truth for life can be found in the Holy Bible; caution, inferences are implied.
2007-12-10 04:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by Curtis P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree. Christmas is all about commersialism now and the meaning of it all has been lost, in my opinion.
2007-12-10 04:25:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, we should not have to wait until christmas, we should get them gift all the time.
2007-12-10 04:22:27 · answer #5 · answered by ppe 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well, DUH. Dont need to be the friggen Pope to figure that one out!
2007-12-10 04:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋