At last some common sense.?

Question

I have just read the article on Christmas ....see link

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20071210/tuk-put-christ-back-into-christmas-6323e80_1.html

Finally political correctness is beginning to be given the boot. Christ is the centre of Christmas and it should be shouted from the rooftops.....what say ye all ?

Answer 1

Love it!

Answer 2

I hate to be so pessimistic but most of what you here from the government officials is just Political rhetoric. They hold a finger up and see which way the wind is blowing and that is the way they lean. If we want God back in our homes and our churches and yes even our governments then we" Gods people are going to have to quit playing around in the things of this world and get serious with a Holy God and ask him to forgive us and to help us.

I live in the south and as I am writing this we are experiencing a very very serious drought. And all the politicians are publicly calling for people to pray. which sounds good but these same politicians still hold on to the enticements of this world. You cannot have it both ways. If we want Gods help then we are going to have to surrender to his will and let him be God.

The politicians are going to allow a little bit of Christ back in our Christmas just as long as it doesn,t offend anyone.well I am offended that we sat back and allowed him to be taken out in the first place!.

Answer 3

I'm not a christian and have never thought it was right to make something other than it is so not to offend, sometimes it is the offence of something that makes it so good such as the golliwog on Roberson's jars etc, but to change the meaning or focus of a religiouse event is ludicrouse i'm sure minoritiy religions in the uk would be up in arms if they were forced to do that with their events. and at the end of the day it is a christian country and they are living in it, if they dont want to see christmas or other christian themed event (refering to both new and traditional events) they should move to somewhere they wont see it. try a country with no religion or strict rules/ laws on them china for instance. when in rome you dont have to be a roman but accepting the romans is a must.

Answer 4

As a Christian family we celebrate Christmas as a very special religious holiday. Our cards are Christmas cards, not "season's greetings", our gifts are special and to only immediate family, not every person we've ever encountered. We light Advent Candles on Sunday and read passages out of the Bible.

We do participate in more secular Christmas stuff, Santa and Reindeer, etc. but the central theme in our household is Christmas is a religious holiday for us as Christians. I expect my religious holiday to be given respect just as I have respect for Hanukkah.

Answer 5

I say that since society as a whole, at least in the western world, is becoming more and more secular, it's nothing if not an insult that the non-religious should have someone else's beliefs crammed down their throats.
I realise it's nice for you to dress up and go to church, but there's nothing stopping you performing your acts of worship without christmas lights and forcing children into acting out a belief systems that they did not choose.
But hey, I could be wrong.

Answer 6

Amen! All the Hosts of Heaven rejoiced over the Saviour's birth. What joy they had to see Christ, the One who would redeem mankind born that day. Praise His Holy Name!!!

Answer 7

Luk 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Luk 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Luk 2:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Luk 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luk 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luk 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luk 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luk 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luk 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luk 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luk 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luk 2:15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Luk 2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luk 2:17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Luk 2:18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Luk 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Luk 2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Luk 2:21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Answer 8

if you haven't noticed, no store cares about Christ. What they care about is the cash.
If political correctness threatens earning cash, of course out goes political correctness. Once they figure out how much money they can make from other festivals they'll advertise those just as much.

Answer 9

How can Christ be the center of Christmas if scholars agree that He was born sometime in the Spring? The Bible makes no mention of WHEN Christ was born, nor does the Bible state that we are to celebrate his birth.

In 354, the bishop of Rome decreed that December 25th, a pagan feast day in honour of the god, Saturn, should be observed by Christians in honour of Christ’s birth. However, in the East, this date was not accepted; and for centuries, January 6th was celebrated as the birthday of Jesus, particularly in Egypt. Some branches of the Eastern Orthodox Church, even today, keep January 6th as Christmas day.

It is interesting to note also that many of the festivities connected with Christmas had their origin in paganism, not in the Bible. Many of them came from Catholicism also. For example, the name "Christmas" itself comes from "Christ" and "Mass" referring to the worship of the Roman Catholic Church. The Christmas tree originated in Scandinavia. The pagans of that part of the world worshipped trees before they became believers in Christ. Decorating with mistletoe originated with the ancient Celtic priests, called Druids, who used mistletoe as charms to ward off evil spirits. The burning of yule logs, which is customary in many countries, came from the ancient Norsemen who burned a log once a year in honour of Thor, god of Thunder. See the World Book Encyclopedia for other examples of the pagan influence in Christmas customs.

The Bible gives two accounts of the birth of Jesus. They are found in Matthew 1 and 2 and Luke 2. No mention is made of the date. No command is given for our Lord's birthday to be observed in any way. No example is found in the New Testament of any celebration of Christ's birth. Rather, the New Testament emphasis is on the death and resurrection of Christ. His death made possible the forgiveness of our sins. His resurrection makes possible our victory over death. The Lord's supper is to "show the Lord's death till he come"(I Corinthians 11:26). The only day in any way set aside for special religious observance in the New Testament is the Lord's day, Sunday, the first day of the week (Acts 20:7;1 Corinthians 16:2; Revelation 1:10).

What should be the Christian's attitude toward Christmas? Should we celebrate it as Christ's birthday? Definitely not! To do so is to do such without Scriptural authority. Should we observe the Christmas holiday in any way at all? In this writer's opinion, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the holiday at Christmas, just as one would enjoy any other legal holiday during the year. If one wishes to have a big dinner and get together with family and friends, there is certainly nothing wrong with this. But to honor December 25th as Christ's birthday, and thus as a special holy day, is to speak where the Scriptures are silent and to follow the traditions of men rather than the Word of God.

Answer 10

Hailza Mithras!

Answer 11

Iread the same article and cheered when I had finished it.Thank God for common sense,let,s all enjoy our religious holidays and not water them down to suit the P.C brigade.This means ALL religions.