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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are atheists and have a Christmas tree. [b]Christmas is mostly a cultural holiday[/b]. I know the religious people have some special attachment to it, but it's okay to not have any attachment but still engage in the merry making that goes along with it.

So we have a 9-ft tall tree, an ungodly amount of lights, ribbons, ornaments, and etc.

I take pride on having the best tree in the entire street. [/quote]

Actually, it is not. You're an atheist celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.[/quote]

Who has a better idea of what I am celebrating, me or you? I am celebrating the holiday called Christmas. It's an opportunity to spend time with the family, with activities, trips, gifts, etc. That's what I am celebrating. You may think I am missing the point by celebrating Christmas without any belief that Jesus was real, but I don't need Jesus to be real to enjoy Christmas. Just watch me. [/quote]

I think Jesus would be totally okay with a nonbeliever enjoying his birthday celebration if it promoted family togetherness and goodwill to others.  He was the Prince of Peace, after all![/quote]

I am an atheist who celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, too. What an amazing person. I also don't think Jesus would cast a stone at me, my family, or my tree. I am happy my children learn about this incredible person who put his life on the line for the poor, downtrodden, underclass, outcasts, needy, sick, young, and disenfranchised. [/quote]

I just wanted to say that this is not only the nicest thing I've heard an atheist say about Jesus on DCUM, it's the nicest thing I've heard ANYONE at all say about Jesus on DCUM.[/quote]

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