navygirl1: I agree which is why I don't celebrate it but you know the irony is that the Christians attack me for it. So, I think many aethist celebrate Christmas to appease Christians. Me, guess I am a bad person because I won't give in to pressure.
Its not that way NG the word 'christmas' was imposed on already existent times of celebration - look up the word 'Yul' or 'yule' or winter solstice - the information's there for all to see.....
scoutmaster: I do believe in God but what I have noticed is those who dont a lot of times respond to discusion about God with anger and hate, It is a shame they dont know what real love and nurturing is all about, perhaps if they did they would not be so deturmined to hate God and all He stands for.
Are you for REAL man? C'mon, give us a break already!! If you have seriously noticed that people who do not believe in God respond to a discussion about God with anger and hate, it is because they have been bashed for their non-belief rather than respected for their views. It is not in hate that they respond but truly in anger for the religious zealots damning damning those who doesn't believe in their religious views.
I believe in God but don't believe in Jesus so that should not equate to not knowing what real love and nurturing is about. I have much peace and nurturing in my life. Perhaps you might find that some of these religious zealots may not have such a peaceful love and nurturing home life going on but use religion as a front only. It is best not to judge people in general, especially those who do not aspire to believing in God. Respect others personal belief systems too as they may have more peace, love and nurturing in their lives than you may possibly ever imagine.
bodleingGreater Manchester, England UK13,810 posts
scoutmaster: I do believe in God but what I have noticed is those who dont a lot of times respond to discusion about God with anger and hate, It is a shame they dont know what real love and nurturing is all about, perhaps if they did they would not be so deturmined to hate God and all He stands for.
Which forums have you been following?
It's been exactly the opposite on here consistently, as long as I can remember.
jbibiza: Do a little research... the entire Christian myth is based on religions going back long before the birth or death of Christ. Some of us choose to live in a world of reality rather than one based on mythology.
I respect your right to believe as you wish, please respect the rights of others to believe otherwise.
I must have missed something in the OP's post. I didnt see her diss ANYONE elses right to believe anything they wanted to!
How is it that so many people on this forum read words that are not there? Must be some kind of Gnome gift or somethin.'
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Its not that way NG the word 'christmas' was imposed on already existent times of celebration - look up the word 'Yul' or 'yule' or winter solstice - the information's there for all to see.....