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Is it patronizing to say "Merry Christmas" if you don't believe in God/Jesus?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:46 am
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:46 am
And yes. I do believe that there was a dude named "Jesus" who walked the earth, but do I think he turned water into wine? ...I wish.
I don't feel like I'm being a hypocrite by saying it to my mother who still practices Catholicism... (But maybe I am?)
Can anyone give me a reason as to *why* I do this?
I'm just not that big enough of an a-hole to cause drama over something as trivial (in my mind) as saying "Merry Christmas"...
Please advise.
I don't feel like I'm being a hypocrite by saying it to my mother who still practices Catholicism... (But maybe I am?)
Can anyone give me a reason as to *why* I do this?
I'm just not that big enough of an a-hole to cause drama over something as trivial (in my mind) as saying "Merry Christmas"...
Please advise.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:47 am to yankeeundercover
You can celebrate the secular aspects of Christmas and still enjoy it
White Wine in the sun
You'll appreciate that friend.
Merry Christmas
White Wine in the sun
You'll appreciate that friend.
Merry Christmas
This post was edited on 12/24/15 at 12:49 am
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:48 am to yankeeundercover
I do it because it shows good manners nothing more.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:49 am to yankeeundercover
Somebody says "merry Christmas" to me or my kids, they're getting an arse whipping and that's all there is to it.
I don't need to be talked down to like that, and I am not putting up with it.
I don't need to be talked down to like that, and I am not putting up with it.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:52 am to yankeeundercover
Culturally, it's as much of a secular holiday about gift giving and Santa Claus as it is about Jesus.
Even the most devout Christians spend more time on Christmas opening gifts and giving presents than they do discussing and celebrating the arrival of the Messiah.
I think it's perfectly acceptable for anyone to say "Merry Christmas", and it's pretty silly for anyone else to care who says it or the perceived meaning behind it.
Even the most devout Christians spend more time on Christmas opening gifts and giving presents than they do discussing and celebrating the arrival of the Messiah.
I think it's perfectly acceptable for anyone to say "Merry Christmas", and it's pretty silly for anyone else to care who says it or the perceived meaning behind it.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:52 am to LucasP
I'd say merry Christmas to you in front of your wife and kids and you'd sit there and take it/like it.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:53 am to BRgetthenet
I'll kick some atheist logic right into your fricking mother's corn hole, you little shite.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:54 am to LucasP
I'm a known entity. You're starting to say things that can't be unsaid.
Watch yourself. You don't know what you're dealing with Baw.
Watch yourself. You don't know what you're dealing with Baw.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:54 am to BRgetthenet
I sniff a Christmas/merely a stolen Pagan holiday rumble...
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:56 am to yankeeundercover
quote:
And yes. I do believe that there was a dude named "Jesus" who walked the earth, but do I think he turned water into wine?
Just curious...Do you believe he was crucified?
And to answer your question. I do not think so. Does your mother no you are an athiest?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:57 am to yankeeundercover
quote:
pa·tron·ize
'patr??niz,'patr??niz/
verb
gerund or present participle: patronizing
1.
treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.
"“She's a good-hearted girl,” he said in a patronizing voice"
synonyms: treat condescendingly, condescend to, look down on, talk down to, put down, treat like a child, treat with disdain
No.
I think you are using the word incorrectly. What I think you mean is if it makes you fake or dishonest. I'll answer the question to this. No. It doesn't. Christmas is more than a religious holiday as much as some people would like to pretend that it is. It is a cultural event that is close to obligatory to observe in some fashion as a member of society in the US. It is a time to be happy and be with friends and family. Recognizing this is fine. Moreover even if you decide not recognize the holiday at all wishing others well in observing the holiday as a religious event is perfectly fine as well.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 12:57 am to yankeeundercover
I'm an athiest, and I wish others a Merry Christmas if I know they are Christians.
Just as I would wish my Jewish friends a happy Hanukkah.
I don't have to believe in their celebration to be able to hope that it is special for them.
In the same vane, I don't get offended by being wished a merry Christmas. Someone is literally taking the time to wish me well in a way which is meaningful to them.
Just as I would wish my Jewish friends a happy Hanukkah.
I don't have to believe in their celebration to be able to hope that it is special for them.
In the same vane, I don't get offended by being wished a merry Christmas. Someone is literally taking the time to wish me well in a way which is meaningful to them.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 1:00 am to vettegc
quote:Absolutely. That's not ridiculously far-fetched...
Just curious...Do you believe he was crucified?
quote:Yes, she does.. she doesn't like it... but she realizes that I'm all grows up and can choose for myself...
And to answer your question. I do not think so. Does your mother no you are an athiest?
...she says she prays for me.
p.s. you spelled "atheist" wrong
Posted on 12/24/15 at 1:03 am to LucasP
So your like those sjw women who yell at people holding doors for them.
Someone says something nice, as in have a great holiday, and you get mad.
Someone says something nice, as in have a great holiday, and you get mad.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 1:04 am to Gleaux93
quote:This was the one of the best points made so far...
Just as I would wish my Jewish friends a happy Hanukkah.
I can respect your beliefs, I would never dare shove my agnosticism down your throats and *make* you believe what I believe.
eta: I'm not *technically* an "atheist"... I'm more agnostic.
Posted on 12/24/15 at 1:05 am to yankeeundercover
quote:
Just curious...Do you believe he was crucified?
Absolutely. That's not ridiculously far-fetched...
So you believe the disciples made up the story of the resurrection? And that each one was willing to be tortured and killed to protect that lie?
Posted on 12/24/15 at 1:05 am to Gleaux93
quote:You must be new here.... I'm certainly not a troll.
Or he's a troll
eta: nevermind.. you are.
quote:GFY
Member since Nov 2015
This post was edited on 12/24/15 at 1:07 am
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