jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Why do Non-Religious People Celebrate Christmas? No offence to anyone, but on the basis of what? Since essentially Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ, and I presume if you don't believe in God, you don't believe in Jesus either. Now if some state it's a get together, because of the season, why December why not another day? Me personally I beleive in anything and everything. I beleive were not alone in this universe and ignorant as I sound I do beleive in GOD. I mean look at science they always run back to their drawing boards, they are always discovering more planets, suns, solar systems etc.^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 hush now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Why not? The thing is, we're meant to be living in a predominantly Christian country. For that reason, it's the 'accepted thing' to celebrate the national events. Same as bank holidays and all that. In other countries I've been in I've had to accept - and to a certain extent partake in - the celebrations of holidays in other cultures. It's just what you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Ok you say about living in an Christian country, but what about the people who don't follow Christianity. I'm taking about Christians here, who still celebrate Christmas but don't beleive in the bible, meaning they dont beleive in Jesus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Ok you say about living in an Christian country, but what about the people who don't follow Christianity. I'm taking about Christians here, who still celebrate Christmas but don't beleive in the bible, meaning they dont beleive in Jesus? I've not met a Christian who doesn't believe in the bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Maybe you have not, but surely there must be some Christians who don't follow the bible. Just curious to know some peoples views :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Maybe you have not, but surely there must be some Christians who don't follow the bible. Just curious to know some peoples views :-) I don't see how someone can claim to be Christian and not believe in the bible. I've been wrong before though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Then again iv read some Athesiest who follow Christmas. But I find that funny, because they reject the existence off their creation. If they celebrate Christmas that means they must have some beleif in God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Anyways, I guess iv been watching too much YouTube. Right now I'm laughing at science, good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 You do realise Christmas isn't a Christian celebration don't you? I mean, it's been worshipped for years before Jesus had anything to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I dont belive but i follow it for the people that do, i see xmas as a Celebratration of knowing family and friends when we get together and buy presents to so our appreciation for one another... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Then again iv read some Athesiest who follow Christmas. But I find that funny, because they reject the existence off their creation. If they celebrate Christmas that means they must have some beleif in God. I'm an atheist and still celebrate Christmas, as it's an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. I'd assume it's basically because the country (and other countries) used to be more religous and as science has become more advanced with other theories of how life could have been created, religion doesn't have as much presence as previous generations. It still remains a national holdiday for the 25th though just becaue it'd be near impossible to remove Christmas a holiday and a 'get together' isn't really an excuse to have a day off work. The simple one word answer: heritage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Maybe you have not, but surely there must be some Christians who don't follow the bible. Just curious to know some peoples views :-) What is your definition of a Christian? As surely a Christian must follow the bible to some extent as it is what Christianity is based on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 hush now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Presents, spending time with friends and family. Xmas would die on its pagan ass without the whole non-religious element attached to it. Same as horse racing without betting and Australian cricket fans without booze available at matches. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Me personally I beleive in anything and everything. I mean look at science they always run back to their drawing boards, they are always discovering more planets, suns, solar systems etc.^ I'm taking about Christians here, who still celebrate Christmas but don't beleive in the bible Right now I'm laughing at science, good night. I've always thought that internet access shouldn't be available to 'just anybody'. I think you should have to pass a test and get a permit to use it. People like Jazz do nothing to make me think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I think your after stirring something up here. Anyway its a public holiday where you make the effort to spend time with friends and family. I'd imagine thats why everyone celebrates xmas After a quick google History, in fact, shows that Christmas predates Christ by many centuries. Tertullian, an early cleric of the Catholic Church (A.D. 155-220), taught that Christmas and the New Year's season were pagan—in other words, they were based on the polytheistic religions of ancient Rome and its predecessors. He acknowledged that this infamous annual pagan season stretched from early December to early January. To the church, Tertullian railed against the entire season as a time of wholly heathen practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 You do realise Christmas isn't a Christian celebration don't you? I mean, it's been worshipped for years before Jesus had anything to do with it. We are all celebrating the sun. It would take too long to explain but try watching zeitgeist, i put off watching it for over a year but glad i did now. It explains religion, what started the world wars, the twin towers & more. Well worth a watch imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I am not religious but I do believe in something I suppose as when the shit hits the fan I tend to look to the sky and ask for help, from who exactly.....I don't know..!! I have now celebrated 35 Christmas' and not once thought about Jesus at any of them to be honest. I have looked forward to giving and receiving prezzies, eating chocolate, having some decent films on the TV and having Turkey sandwiches for the following days after. That's me I'm afraid..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Just checking peoples views :-). I was watching a debatable video on YouTube. Like stated in my first post no offence to anyone so I'm not here to stir anything Monsween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 I've always thought that internet access shouldn't be available to 'just anybody'. I think you should have to pass a test and get a permit to use it. People like Jazz do nothing to make me think otherwise. Ermmmmm ok:sly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Just checking peoples views :-). I was watching a debatable video on YouTube. Like stated in my first post no offence to anyone so I'm not here to stir anything Monsween. It just because of your posting style it sometimes comes over as that tis all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 Oh ok fair enough, just wanted see peoples views that's all, as I find the videos on YouTube make me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monsween Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Id like to ask as why does science make you laugh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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