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RAZD
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Message 1 of 138 (773330)
11-29-2015 10:53 PM


Recognizing other religions and beliefs is not a war on Christianity, it is recognizing freedom of religion applies to everyone.
Enjoy
And have a happy Yuletide Solstice Celebration of your choice.

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RAZD
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Message 5 of 138 (773382)
11-30-2015 4:59 PM
Reply to: Message 4 by Jon
11-30-2015 1:50 PM


For example, by stealing the creative work of someone who meant to communicate their beliefs on the meaning of Christmas and rewriting it to promote your own sick anything-goes Multiculturalism.
Let me fix that for you:
For example, by stealing the creative work of other faiths (norse, etc) meant to communicate their beliefs on the meaning of winter solstice and rewriting it to promote their sick anything-goes Christianity.
There is absolutely no reason for christians to celebrate winter solstice (which was December 25th) ... none. (cue manufactured reason ... ).
More accurate, ergo more better.

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RAZD
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Message 6 of 138 (773383)
11-30-2015 5:04 PM
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11-30-2015 11:04 AM


One of my (religious) relatives posted on Facebook that we should keep Christ in Christmas by feeding the hungry, etc.
And there is nothing wrong with that, nor providing shelter for the homeless ... but why only one day of the year? Isn't the Christian gospel\faith\message all about doing that year-round?

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Message 74 of 138 (774462)
12-18-2015 7:56 AM
Reply to: Message 72 by Tangle
12-18-2015 3:13 AM


another alternative
"Happy Holidays seems a bit like trying to make a point to me.
We truly live in a post 1984 world ...
Another greeting I like is "Have a Happy Solstice Celebration"
you get some funny looks.
Enjoy

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Message 101 of 138 (774612)
12-19-2015 5:26 PM
Reply to: Message 100 by ringo
12-19-2015 11:57 AM


More wining, less whining!
and Cheeses, you can't fully celebrate without inviting Cheeses into your home.

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Message 102 of 138 (774613)
12-19-2015 5:37 PM
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12-19-2015 5:26 PM


My favorite christmas song
is "I'll be home for Christmas" hands down.
It captures the focus on family getting together and the sad/poignant feeling those who are away from home have.
Another historical note for Percy -- it was written for (WW1 iirc) soldiers in the trenches of war. Something we still have, sadly.
I send it out to all our troops in foreign lands ... and anyone else that is missing family this season.
Enjoy

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