Why do christians jump to the conclusion that "x-mas" is a modern way of "taking the 'christ' out of 'Christmas'," when the smallest bit of research will show that "x" is used as an abbr. for the Greek, "christos" and "x-mas" has been used for a thousand years, even in New Testament manuscripts?
2007-12-18 15:31:17 · 7 answers · asked by Jovibot, of the flying species 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Now how does that sort of knowledge feed a persecution complex?
2007-12-18 15:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by neil s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend,
Not "everyone" knows what the X stands for. It is much simpler to just ...leave CHRIST in CHRISTmas where it belongs. (grin)
Sincerely in Christ Jesus,
lostnsavd...
2007-12-18 23:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by lostnsavd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, X stands for Christ. Some people just haven't researched it and don't understand that.
Glad to see you educating the brethren. =]
2007-12-18 23:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. I use it myself.
I also prefer ICXCMass. That's my favorite because it can lead to some teaching opportunities about the Greek language.
2007-12-18 23:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wittgenstein: "the meaning is in the use". Language evolves with time, words may adopt new meanings.
2007-12-19 00:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by Cle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wanna know why we all just can't say 'Happy Sparkle Season'. Its a perfectly good comment.
2007-12-18 23:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by We're all mad here. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignorance + easy anger.
2007-12-18 23:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋