Christmas 2013

[Sanguinea]

I don't have a problem with God, simply the Abrahamic way of portraying it. They seem to have it that God is separate from creation, I believe there is no distinction between the two. But that God's presence is on many planes of existence.

That definitely sounds more Eastern. Sounds like you'd be good with Buddhism, or something along those lines, though I'm not so sure about whether they have any dietary recommendations or restrictions.

Yes, I'm mostly influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism so that would make sense. I don't remember reading anything about any dietary code in eithet. It wouldn't matter if they did or not sense I don't wish to tie myself to a religion. Religion in my view is an obstacle and a hinderance between oneself and what a hindu or Buddhist would called "nirvana" or a Christian may call "heaven". Same message in my view.

[Dangelia]

What's the problem with God?

I don't have a problem with God, simply the Abrahamic way of portraying it. They seem to have it that God is separate from creation, I believe there is no distinction between the two. But that God's presence is on many planes of existence.

God is separate from creation, yes. But that God is everywhere. Just because God is not created doesn't mean that he can't interact with creation.

[Sanguinea]

I don't have a problem with God, simply the Abrahamic way of portraying it. They seem to have it that God is separate from creation, I believe there is no distinction between the two. But that God's presence is on many planes of existence.

God is separate from creation, yes. But that God is everywhere. Just because God is not created doesn't mean that he can't interact with creation.

I don't agree with that, to me that's like saying you can exist ourside of yourself. I don't believe anything other than God exists, everything is part of it.

[Ancient Magmia]

I'll probably do what I always do: eat and enjoy my gifts. If I get any books, then I'll probably read as well.

[Sanguinea]

I'll probably do what I always do: eat and enjoy my gifts. If I get any books, then I'll probably read as well.

Do well to relish the time with your family, it's a horrible feeling to be away from them.

[Ancient Magmia]

I'll probably do what I always do: eat and enjoy my gifts. If I get any books, then I'll probably read as well.

Do well to relish the time with your family, it's a horrible feeling to be away from them.

If my family was yours, you'd be feeling a little different.

I get what you're saying though.

[Dyakovo]

As the Christmas is approaching; what are you planning to do this year? nothing special or new for me. Probably I will attend to a house party with my gf, get tanked up with lots of beer and vodka, maybe play taboo and watch movies as well, and such.

I'm planning on working.

[Olthar]

I'll probably masturbate at some point. I'm not sure what else I'll do.

[Gallup]

Yeah! Christmas!

Bit early to have a thread, though.

[Dangelia]

God is separate from creation, yes. But that God is everywhere. Just because God is not created doesn't mean that he can't interact with creation.

I don't agree with that, to me that's like saying you can exist ourside of yourself. I don't believe anything other than God exists, everything is part of it.

Well, how can God create himself? That doesn't make sense and that's what I'm hearing.

[Divair]

As the Christmas is approaching; what are you planning to do this year? nothing special or new for me. Probably I will attend to a house party with my gf, get tanked up with lots of beer and vodka, maybe play taboo and watch movies as well, and such.

I'm planning on working.

Sounds about right. Gotta pay rent.

[Torisakia]

I'll probably masturbate at some point. I'm not sure what else I'll do.

This.

[Libertarian California]

It's not even Thanksgiving yet.

[Sanguinea]

I don't agree with that, to me that's like saying you can exist ourside of yourself. I don't believe anything other than God exists, everything is part of it.

Well, how can God create himself? That doesn't make sense and that's what I'm hearing.

God is eternal, there's no need for "him" to have created himself. We're simply formed from what was already here.

[New haven america]

It's not even Thanksgiving yet.

This^

I'd probably spend it being a lazy ass and messing around with my presents.

[Dyakovo]

I'm planning on working.

Sounds about right. Gotta pay rent mortgage.

Fixed

[Brissia]

I'm Jewish, so I guess I'll just stare at your windows, waving a menorah at Christmas Carolers.

[Divair]

Sounds about right. Gotta pay rent mortgage.

Fixed

Not yet, pal

[Dangelia]

Well, how can God create himself? That doesn't make sense and that's what I'm hearing.

God is eternal, there's no need for "him" to have created himself. We're simply formed from what was already here.

So, if God is eternal, and everything's made of God, then the entire universe is eternal.

[Menassa]

I'm Jewish, so I guess I'll just stare at your windows, waving a menorah at Christmas Carolers.

You know it's funny, we put Menorahs in our windows so people will stare at them...

[Brissia]

I'm Jewish, so I guess I'll just stare at your windows, waving a menorah at Christmas Carolers.

You know it's funny, we put Menorahs in our windows so people will stare at them...

I actually saw a Christmas-tree ornament in the shape of a menorah......you know, I understand the whole political correctness thing, but putting a sign of one holiday on a symbol of a completely different holiday is kind of.....extreme.

[Menassa]

You know it's funny, we put Menorahs in our windows so people will stare at them...

I actually saw a Christmas-tree ornament in the shape of a menorah......you know, I understand the whole political correctness thing, but putting a sign of one holiday on a symbol of a completely different holiday is kind of.....extreme.

The Menorah's not really a symbol on its own.... it's the action.

[Brissia]

I actually saw a Christmas-tree ornament in the shape of a menorah......you know, I understand the whole political correctness thing, but putting a sign of one holiday on a symbol of a completely different holiday is kind of.....extreme.

The Menorah's not really a symbol on its own.... it's the action.

Yes, however, in popular culture, and with most people not really knowing much about Jewish traditions (I don't know much, even though I'm from a Jewish family), it is considered a symbol of the holiday, along with the dreidel.

[Menassa]

The Menorah's not really a symbol on its own.... it's the action.

Yes, however, in popular culture, and with most people not really knowing much about Jeiwsh traditions (I don't know much, even though I'm from a Jewish family), it is considered a symbol of the holiday, along with the dreidel.

Pah on popular culture.

[Brissia]

Yes, however, in popular culture, and with most people not really knowing much about Jeiwsh traditions (I don't know much, even though I'm from a Jewish family), it is considered a symbol of the holiday, along with the dreidel.

Pah on popular culture.

Pah indeed. However, popular culture still exists, and we must tolerate it, like one must tolerate that one smelly asshole on the subway.