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Crimson Dynamo · 30-10-2009, 02:59 PM

if you are, what will you be going for?

NettoSuperstar! · 30-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Is this a serious debate?...prob for my sons Xmas assembly thing otherwise no

Crimson Dynamo · 30-10-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

Is this a serious debate?...prob for my sons Xmas assembly thing otherwise no

yes it is serious. Christmas is serious and people love it and Jesus.

I naturally am waiting for the "the Church stole Christmas form the Pagans" post.

but still it is interesting how many atheists love the celebration etc and how many folks go to church at that time

Prole · 01-11-2009, 12:49 AM

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I naturally am waiting for the "the Church stole Christmas form the Pagans" post.

Wouldn't want to disappoint you. And actually, this is more of a correction of what you posted.

The church didn't "steal" Christmas from Pagans, they simply placed their festival at Yuletide so as to detract from one of the important Pagan feasts. Likewise Easter, even the word is Pagan. It's named after Oestra, a fertility goddess (it's where we get the name for the female hormone oestragen). One of Oestra's symbols is the hare... hence the Easter bunny. Another of her symbols, being a fertility goddess, is the egg. In fact, the Church strategically placed its festivals and saints days on all the Sabats.

No, I won't be going into a Christian church this Christmas for a few reasons. One is that it will be full of people who say they're Christians, most of whom will have been complete hypocrites the whole year. Another reason is that I am not a Christian and don't celebrate your festivals. But I wouldn't want to stop you, or any Christian going.

NettoSuperstar! · 30-10-2009, 03:19 PM

lol you are a card

Crimson Dynamo · 30-10-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

lol you are a card

A charity one

Shaun · 30-10-2009, 03:21 PM

nah.

Fom · 30-10-2009, 03:23 PM

I don't really celebrate Xmas, and what of it I do celebrate is nothing to do with religion. I am not religious but never pass on the opportunity to have a meal with the family and give out some presents.

Captain.Remy · 30-10-2009, 03:26 PM

Yes.
Family tradition. Not with my dad tho because he's orthodox.

Princess · 30-10-2009, 03:37 PM

No,I havn't gone in a while,cos I don't see the point. Christmas has long stopped being about religion for me or my family.

InOne · 31-10-2009, 10:55 AM

Mass lasts about 9 hours at xmas, so **** that.

Beastie · 31-10-2009, 11:33 AM

I might go to the midnight mass.

InOne · 31-10-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thebeast

I might go to the midnight mass.

Get drunk instead Beast woooooohooooooooo

Beastie · 31-10-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by InOne

Get drunk instead Beast woooooohooooooooo

lol I was at the pub last year or year before and I got too drunk and then I forgot all about going.....

Tom · 31-10-2009, 11:45 AM

yes, but only to go to the graveyard

Beastie · 31-10-2009, 11:45 AM

I dont get drunk that often, once every few months if that. I didnt really like getting drunk on xmas eve because I felt rough on christmas morning so was not as excited for the presents and that!

Dont think I will get drunk, I prefer getting tipsy.. on alcopops or woo woo cocktails or whatever tastes nice

Deirdre · 31-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Yeah, Christmas Day or Eve and New Year's Day or Eve are the only times I go to mass. Although my Mam goes most Sundays.

bronaaaa · 31-10-2009, 12:18 PM

Yep always do..kinda because I have to but I actually don't mind church at christmas

Arneldo · 31-10-2009, 12:31 PM

nope.

Twilight · 31-10-2009, 12:34 PM

Nah

ILoveTRW · 31-10-2009, 12:36 PM

whats the church got to do with christmas

Sticks · 31-10-2009, 02:11 PM

I am going to surprise you and say a categoric NO!

I will only attend a church service on a Christmas day, if that day falls on a Sunday.

Show me in the Bible where Christians are instructed to celebrate the birth of Jesus?

All I can see in the Bible is that we are instructed the break bread every week, (See Acts 20:7) and remember Jesus Death (See 1Corinthians 11:23-26)

Patrick · 31-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Who still goes to Church on Christmas these days?

I wont be going, its boring and Christmas is a time for fun not sitting in a Church listening to a Preist chat.

supernoodles! · 04-11-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick

Who still goes to Church on Christmas these days?

I wont be going, its boring and Christmas is a time for fun not sitting in a Church listening to a Preist chat.

lol,listening to a Priest chat..hahaha.

In answer to the question,no I won`t be.I`ve only ever been to church for Christenings and to sing with the school choir when I was like 10 lol.