Anonymous
Post 12/18/2011 07:31     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:Jeremiah 10:2-4: "Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not." (King James Version).

Clearly the bible earmarks this pagan tradition which predates the birth of Christ our Lord as idolatry. Leave the decorated trees for the heretics.


I'm curious why you feel the need to pick such a fight?

Relax. Enjoy the holiday. Love someone.

Surely you understand that Christmas trees have been an integral part of Christmas for hundreds of years now. Why are you concerned about this?
Anonymous
Post 12/18/2011 05:25     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Considering Jesus wasnt born on December 25th, maybe the whole Christmas holiday should be scraped.


So you know his birthdate? Please share! I'm pretty sure there wasn't snow at his birth in Bethlehem, but until this PP comes up with something remotely credible, we might as well pick one day and stick with it.


Given that biblical scholars say he was born between 4 and 6 BC (Before Christ!) ie we were off by 4-6 years, it is highly improbable that we got the day right. I'm not your PP but I thought this was common Sunday school knowledge.


Given that there's no evidence whatsoever that this Jesus person actually was born, or in fact lived, it's pretty much a moot point. It's like arguing when Snoopy's birthday "really" is. We can make it whenever we want. So Dec 25th it is!
What an ignorant response. Whether or not you believe in Jesus you can still date historical events in the biblical texts. Surely even a troll knows this.


Um.. so... "you can still date historical events in the biblical texts". It seems to me what you're saying here is that the assorted men who wrote the bible had a knowledge of things that had recently occurred. Miraculous.

My DS has a graphic Spider-Man novel that refers to WWII. When's Spider-Man's birthday?


LOL
Anonymous
Post 11/30/2011 10:16     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:Why is this thread, that was started by a troll, back? Oh yeah, the trolls keep bringing it back. Don't you guys have anything better to do, like read novels or learn oil painting? It seems kind of ... I don't know ... pathetic and sad to keep resurrecting (pun intended) this thread.


I'm just waiting for the bread I baked to cool, man.
Anonymous
Post 11/30/2011 10:15     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Considering Jesus wasnt born on December 25th, maybe the whole Christmas holiday should be scraped.


So you know his birthdate? Please share! I'm pretty sure there wasn't snow at his birth in Bethlehem, but until this PP comes up with something remotely credible, we might as well pick one day and stick with it.


Given that biblical scholars say he was born between 4 and 6 BC (Before Christ!) ie we were off by 4-6 years, it is highly improbable that we got the day right. I'm not your PP but I thought this was common Sunday school knowledge.


Given that there's no evidence whatsoever that this Jesus person actually was born, or in fact lived, it's pretty much a moot point. It's like arguing when Snoopy's birthday "really" is. We can make it whenever we want. So Dec 25th it is!
What an ignorant response. Whether or not you believe in Jesus you can still date historical events in the biblical texts. Surely even a troll knows this.


Um.. so... "you can still date historical events in the biblical texts". It seems to me what you're saying here is that the assorted men who wrote the bible had a knowledge of things that had recently occurred. Miraculous.

My DS has a graphic Spider-Man novel that refers to WWII. When's Spider-Man's birthday?
Anonymous
Post 11/30/2011 07:54     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
19:01, how is it that you are so SURE about the "historical proof" about Jesus? HOw much have you really studied this? Did you get a degree in history,l or comparative religions, or do you have some other credential? Or are you just regurgitating what you WANT to believe and have heard second hand? Sincerely curious.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 19:01     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Considering Jesus wasnt born on December 25th, maybe the whole Christmas holiday should be scraped.


So you know his birthdate? Please share! I'm pretty sure there wasn't snow at his birth in Bethlehem, but until this PP comes up with something remotely credible, we might as well pick one day and stick with it.


Given that biblical scholars say he was born between 4 and 6 BC (Before Christ!) ie we were off by 4-6 years, it is highly improbable that we got the day right. I'm not your PP but I thought this was common Sunday school knowledge.


Given that there's no evidence whatsoever that this Jesus person actually was born, or in fact lived, it's pretty much a moot point. It's like arguing when Snoopy's birthday "really" is. We can make it whenever we want. So Dec 25th it is!
What an ignorant response. Whether or not you believe in Jesus you can still date historical events in the biblical texts. Surely even a troll knows this.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 17:50     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Why is this thread, that was started by a troll, back? Oh yeah, the trolls keep bringing it back. Don't you guys have anything better to do, like read novels or learn oil painting? It seems kind of ... I don't know ... pathetic and sad to keep resurrecting (pun intended) this thread.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 17:49     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Because Jesus spoke to me and said he is cool with the tree. We also leave fish, bread, and wine out for him on Christmas Eve. He said he isn't cool with other people saying what they think he likes or dislike.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 17:40     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:13:01/13:06, you're not funny, clever, or even intelligent-sounding.

You sound like a kid with a booger joke -- immature and stupid.

(And for the record, there is a Roman record of Jesus. Don't believe everything you read on those atheist forums.)


Strange. What part of my posting was "immature and stupid"? I was merely taking the facts, and pointing out their logical intepretation. All while being generous towards anyone who might be accused of getting Christmas "wrong". There is no "wrong".


Yeah, right. Yeee Haww! and Snoopy? You're a troll. Buzz off.


You're clearly just out to start trouble. This is particularly juvenile and stupid as we come to what is, for Peanuts lovers, a very special time of the year. Fortunately, I've got my Vince Guaraldi playing and am too blessed to be stressed.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 17:05     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:13:01/13:06, you're not funny, clever, or even intelligent-sounding.

You sound like a kid with a booger joke -- immature and stupid.

(And for the record, there is a Roman record of Jesus. Don't believe everything you read on those atheist forums.)


Strange. What part of my posting was "immature and stupid"? I was merely taking the facts, and pointing out their logical intepretation. All while being generous towards anyone who might be accused of getting Christmas "wrong". There is no "wrong".


Yeah, right. Yeee Haww! and Snoopy? You're a troll. Buzz off.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 16:52     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:13:01/13:06, you're not funny, clever, or even intelligent-sounding.

You sound like a kid with a booger joke -- immature and stupid.

(And for the record, there is a Roman record of Jesus. Don't believe everything you read on those atheist forums.)


Strange. What part of my posting was "immature and stupid"? I was merely taking the facts, and pointing out their logical intepretation. All while being generous towards anyone who might be accused of getting Christmas "wrong". There is no "wrong".
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 16:45     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:13:01/13:06, you're not funny, clever, or even intelligent-sounding.

You sound like a kid with a booger joke -- immature and stupid.

(And for the record, there is a Roman record of Jesus. Don't believe everything you read on those atheist forums.)


Wouldn't it be pretty to think so. There are a handful of references from Greco-Roman times to "Christus", the Latinized Greek translation of the Hebrew word "Messiah". Of course, there were roughly eight thousand Jewish guys in loincloths running around the Mediterranean claiming to be the Messiah. Things haven't really changed all that much between then and now.

But, no, there is not a "Roman record of Jesus", whatever that means.
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 13:14     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
13:01/13:06, you're not funny, clever, or even intelligent-sounding.

You sound like a kid with a booger joke -- immature and stupid.

(And for the record, there is a Roman record of Jesus. Don't believe everything you read on those atheist forums.)
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 13:06     Subject: How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Considering Jesus wasnt born on December 25th, maybe the whole Christmas holiday should be scraped.


So you know his birthdate? Please share! I'm pretty sure there wasn't snow at his birth in Bethlehem, but until this PP comes up with something remotely credible, we might as well pick one day and stick with it.


Given that biblical scholars say he was born between 4 and 6 BC (Before Christ!) ie we were off by 4-6 years, it is highly improbable that we got the day right. I'm not your PP but I thought this was common Sunday school knowledge.


Given that there's no evidence whatsoever that this Jesus person actually was born, or in fact lived, it's pretty much a moot point. It's like arguing when Snoopy's birthday "really" is. We can make it whenever we want. So Dec 25th it is!
Anonymous
Post 11/29/2011 13:01     Subject: Re:How can you call yourself a Christian if you have an "Christmas Tree"
Anonymous wrote:regardless, the old testament doesn't count


Nor does any part of the Bible that might inconvenience me, or which I disagree with.

Now let's go stone us some gays and shoot some women's health providers!

Yeee-Hawww!