Anonymous
Post 12/11/2013 10:35     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:If we are to be such a tolerant society nowadays, why are some Christians worried about offending others with their faith around the "holidays?" Isn't the origination of CHRISTmas about CHRIST? Certainly, if you are of a different faith, then take on as many of the secular traditions (aka Santa, etc) as you want and celebrate those, but I don't understand people who would get offended at getting a Christmas card that says*gasp* 'Merry Christmas' or 'Born in a Manger' or some other religious sentiment. Christmas in the US is about celebrating Jesus' birth--whether that is what YOU believe and celebrate or not. Just because we have become a society that perpetuates Santa, presents and shopping as the basis of this celebration doesn't mean that the original meaning behind the holiday is irrelevant. Thus, please don't get upset when there are people out there who choose to actually voice their beliefs, in the form of a "Merry Christmas" or 'religious' Christmas card.



Bill O'Reilly posts on DCUM?!?! Who knew?
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2013 10:32     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see what is wrong with wishing Jews and Muslims "Happy Christmas". After all, don't we all worship the same Jesus?

No.

SMH

LMAO!!! PP wins dumbest poster of the year and most ignorant Christian!
Muslims, Jews and Christians worship the same God. Jews do not believe Jesus was the Messiah. Muslims do not believe he was the Messiah either, but a prophet.


I consider myself Christian and I also consider Jesus a prophet. Not necessarily the Messiah. Maybe I'm really Jewish?


Contrary to popular belief, Judaism is about a LOT more than "not believing in Jesus" or "not celebrating Christmas."
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2013 10:28     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see what is wrong with wishing Jews and Muslims "Happy Christmas". After all, don't we all worship the same Jesus?

No.

SMH

LMAO!!! PP wins dumbest poster of the year and most ignorant Christian!
Muslims, Jews and Christians worship the same God. Jews do not believe Jesus was the Messiah. Muslims do not believe he was the Messiah either, but a prophet.


I consider myself Christian and I also consider Jesus a prophet. Not necessarily the Messiah. Maybe I'm really Jewish?
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2013 10:26     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:I've never met a Christian worried about the rudeness of pushing their faith into someone's faith.

Of course, I haven't met any non-Christians (myself included) who are offended by being wished "Merry Christmas."

This seems to be a fake problem of the type that Christians like to generate to get themselves riled up about being victimized when they're not being.[/quote]

This.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2013 10:20     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see what is wrong with wishing Jews and Muslims "Happy Christmas". After all, don't we all worship the same Jesus?

No.

SMH

LMAO!!! PP wins dumbest poster of the year and most ignorant Christian!
Muslims, Jews and Christians worship the same God. Jews do not believe Jesus was the Messiah. Muslims do not believe he was the Messiah either, but a prophet.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:44     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:I'm just going to leave this here.
http://www.joeydevilla.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/holiday-greeting-flowchart.jpg


This is how it should be. I am not offended in any way with any of these greetings.
I think it is just nice of the other person, and would say: Thank you, I wish you the same!

I don't expect anyone guessing my religion when looking at me!
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:34     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:I sort of get you OP. I found the thread about how Jewush parents handle Christmas to be a bit clueless. All the focus and hype about Santa. Little awareness of what the holiday truly means. In our house we talk about the real meaning behind holidays, and we attempt to expose/educate our children on a variety of faiths.


??? The hype about Santa is not coming from the Jewish parents, I promise you that. We are all well aware of what Christmas is about. It's the hysterical Christian parents that are afraid of others ruining "Santa" for their kids that bothers us. I would never disparage anyone else's religious traditions and the true meaning of Christmas. But Santa and all the rest are just commercial/marketing crap.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:33     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:how am I supposed to know peoples religion?


Good news! You're not supposed to know people's religion! If you want to say "Merry Christmas" to somebody who may not celebrate Christmas, go right ahead! (Though I can't say that I understand why you would want to.)



OP wants to send CHRISTMAS cards, presumably to people she knows. So yeah, she should know their religion. Do you send cards to people you know so little about that you dont even know if they're Jewish, Christian, Muslim, etc?
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:27     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:how am I supposed to know peoples religion?


Good news! You're not supposed to know people's religion! If you want to say "Merry Christmas" to somebody who may not celebrate Christmas, go right ahead! (Though I can't say that I understand why you would want to.)



really?

Tell that to the lady in the burqa.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:18     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Jewish here. Not offended by Christmas stuff. But how would you like my child (age 3) to answer question from well meaning strangers about "are you here (at the mall) to see Santa" or "what did you ask Santa for for Christmas". I've gotten these questions multiple times already. He isn't trying to make you feel bad when he says "I don't celebrate Christmas" but people have seemed put off by the reply.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:16     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Complain to the CEOs of big businesses who do their market research.

Every holiday is a money-maker - from Black Friday to all-night Christmas Eve shopping. But the fact remains that the majority of the people in this country identify with a Christian faith.

This may change one day, but for now, it is what it is.

So please stop blaming all the brainwashed Christians for not recognizing that there are other religious beliefs floating around in the US.

To be honest, I'm tired of the martyrs on this forum. Anyone secure in his/her religion or with his/her lifestyle choices doesn't give a rat's ass about how others choose to live their lives.



Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How would you feel at every turn someone said "Happy Hanukkah" not caring or realizing you do not celebrate it? How would you feel about having to listen to non-stop Hanukkah music when you shop? How would you feel if people pretending to be friendly asked if your child enjoyed lighting the menorah and acting like your child is being rude for looking at them funny as they do not know what it is (my child has no clue who Santa is)?

Why not just say Happy Holidays and be respectful to all?
I do hear hannukka stuff a lot, and I do not mind at all.
The music in the stores is awful, maybe they think people buy more that way
No need to say happy hannukkah when it is already over. Hannukkah is not a consolation celebration for those who do not do Christmas, so no need to make a big deal of a minor jewish holiday

Not pp, but you don't get it. Not every child knows about Santa and Jesus, so it's a bit rude to go up to achild and ask him what he wants from Santa.
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 21:00     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:how am I supposed to know peoples religion?


Good news! You're not supposed to know people's religion! If you want to say "Merry Christmas" to somebody who may not celebrate Christmas, go right ahead! (Though I can't say that I understand why you would want to.)

Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 20:37     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
If "Merry Christmas" is spoken, that's fine. But a more universal greeting is favored, "Happy Holidays!"
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 20:28     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
Anonymous wrote:I've never met a Christian worried about the rudeness of pushing their faith into someone's faith.

Of course, I haven't met any non-Christians (myself included) who are offended by being wished "Merry Christmas."

This seems to be a fake problem of the type that Christians like to generate to get themselves riled up about being victimized when they're not being.


*face
Anonymous
Post 12/10/2013 20:28     Subject: S/O Isn't Christmas about Christ?
I've never met a Christian worried about the rudeness of pushing their faith into someone's faith.

Of course, I haven't met any non-Christians (myself included) who are offended by being wished "Merry Christmas."

This seems to be a fake problem of the type that Christians like to generate to get themselves riled up about being victimized when they're not being.