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<blockquote data-quote="wkmac" data-source="post: 268232" data-attributes="member: 2189"><p>If they had wine before pissing would you then call that "Grape Nuts!"</p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/surprised.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":surprised:" title="Surprised :surprised:" data-shortname=":surprised:" /></p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink2:" title="Wink :wink2:" data-shortname=":wink2:" /></p><p> </p><p>Sorry to be so irreverant but I just don't see the threat. Or has it been that you've so commericalized the holiday to begin with in the "CAPITALIST WAY" that the real reason for the holiday is so long forgotten, that it's not under assault but rather under natural evolutionary decay resulting from being ignored for so long? Sorry to hit below the belt but wake up for Pete's sake or should I say for Christ's sake!</p><p> </p><p>Besides, Coca-Cola more than anyone else created the Santa Klaus myth (Hey Big, your capitialism in advertising again) and in turn the hype of the Easter bunny ramped up following in commericalism pursuit. Since both are really 20th century creations as we know them today, did we ever consider that spinning these myths to children over time would not have unintended consequences?</p><p> </p><p>Santa Klaus who rewards kids for being good turns out to be a fabrication of parents trying to manipulate kids into being good with the promise of getting something in the end. Once older, they learn the truth and the presents for the most part stop.</p><p> </p><p>Same is true of the Easter Bunny.</p><p> </p><p>Now if they ask, if Santa and the Easter Bunny are myths to trick me into being good, is it also possible that Jesus too is a myth?</p><p> </p><p>You may scoff at such nonsense but if you'd look around you might be surprised at who has said the very same thing. </p><p> </p><p>Amazing we keep hearing about "unintended consequences!"</p><p> </p><p>Did you ever once teach kids to not lie because if you lie to someone they will most likely either return the favor or have nothing to do with you and then where are you? Jesus taught those who live by the sword, die by the sword because the truism is that those who promote always violence will inturn always be met with violence and the other guy only has to be better than you one time whereas you have to be perfect every time. It's nothing but cause and effect.</p><p> </p><p>Did you ever consider for once what would be left if you removed the Santa Klaus and all the commercialism that surrounds Christmas. I would think the real purpose of the holiday would then only be left for all to see and you might have a lot better case for your argument. As it stands now, Big's "capitalism" has so overshadowed what the real purpose of Dec. 25th is all about and so therefore most people no longer consider it a important religious holiday as much as it is a commerical holiday and an extra day off of work. Look at the focus on the fat guy in the red suit and buying the gifts at the mall. There is your evolutionary decay but the question is, are you willing to give up the commericalism.</p><p> </p><p>How far will you go for Jesus?</p><p> </p><p>Just another POV</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wkmac, post: 268232, member: 2189"] If they had wine before pissing would you then call that "Grape Nuts!" :surprised: :wink2: Sorry to be so irreverant but I just don't see the threat. Or has it been that you've so commericalized the holiday to begin with in the "CAPITALIST WAY" that the real reason for the holiday is so long forgotten, that it's not under assault but rather under natural evolutionary decay resulting from being ignored for so long? Sorry to hit below the belt but wake up for Pete's sake or should I say for Christ's sake! Besides, Coca-Cola more than anyone else created the Santa Klaus myth (Hey Big, your capitialism in advertising again) and in turn the hype of the Easter bunny ramped up following in commericalism pursuit. Since both are really 20th century creations as we know them today, did we ever consider that spinning these myths to children over time would not have unintended consequences? Santa Klaus who rewards kids for being good turns out to be a fabrication of parents trying to manipulate kids into being good with the promise of getting something in the end. Once older, they learn the truth and the presents for the most part stop. Same is true of the Easter Bunny. Now if they ask, if Santa and the Easter Bunny are myths to trick me into being good, is it also possible that Jesus too is a myth? You may scoff at such nonsense but if you'd look around you might be surprised at who has said the very same thing. Amazing we keep hearing about "unintended consequences!" Did you ever once teach kids to not lie because if you lie to someone they will most likely either return the favor or have nothing to do with you and then where are you? Jesus taught those who live by the sword, die by the sword because the truism is that those who promote always violence will inturn always be met with violence and the other guy only has to be better than you one time whereas you have to be perfect every time. It's nothing but cause and effect. Did you ever consider for once what would be left if you removed the Santa Klaus and all the commercialism that surrounds Christmas. I would think the real purpose of the holiday would then only be left for all to see and you might have a lot better case for your argument. As it stands now, Big's "capitalism" has so overshadowed what the real purpose of Dec. 25th is all about and so therefore most people no longer consider it a important religious holiday as much as it is a commerical holiday and an extra day off of work. Look at the focus on the fat guy in the red suit and buying the gifts at the mall. There is your evolutionary decay but the question is, are you willing to give up the commericalism. How far will you go for Jesus? Just another POV [/QUOTE]
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