what do atheists do during christmas?

[Dyakovo]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

Indeed.

[Kobrania]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

Indeed.

Not really, those things are tacky.

[Zykorinov]

However, it is regarded nowadays as a symbol of Christmas, which is a predominately Christian holiday, and it was, in fact, adopted by Christianity.

[Dyakovo]

Spend time with family, gifts, Christmas tree, panettone. No religious things, only the non-religious part of the tradition.

Not trying to be anti-atheist here, but the Christmas Tree is actually a Christian symbol.

Quiet you.

Actually originally it wasn't the tree was used by pagans in Germany mainly in Saxony, when St Boniface, destroyed the cut down the tree that was an important symbol in the Germanic pagan faith and changed the meaning of the tree and it spread throughout Germany. It was then brought into the UK by Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria and was then taken over to the US and spread around the world.

It is wrong to say that the tree is a purely Christian symbol but is also wrong to say that it isn't at all.

[Dyakovo]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

And definitely not sarcastic.

I hope.

Geez, yeah that's not right, you don't like Christians fine... but don't hurt Baby Jesus

Yeah... Use lube...

[Gerechtigkeit fur Mann]

heheheheheheee... Forums.

[Dyakovo]

Spend time with family, gifts, Christmas tree, panettone. No religious things, only the non-religious part of the tradition.

Not trying to be anti-atheist here, but the Christmas Tree is actually a Christian symbol.

Source?

This is my source.
Also, Pagans at least believe in something. Atheists cannot, therefore, be considered Pagans.

It depends on if they have Gods, some pagan faiths do have god(s) however others don't those that don't are atheists.

And some atheists do have a belief, a belief that there is are no gods.

Fixed to make the statement more accurate...
Not there was anything inherently wrong with the original...

[Blouman Empire]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

Indeed.

Not really, those things are tacky.

I still want to know why he limits himself to criminal acts on Christmas.

[Zykorinov]

Ah well.. it seems like a big argument over a little issue, eh?

[Blouman Empire]

Spend time with family, gifts, Christmas tree, panettone. No religious things, only the non-religious part of the tradition.

Not trying to be anti-atheist here, but the Christmas Tree is actually a Christian symbol.

Quiet you.

Actually originally it wasn't the tree was used by pagans in Germany mainly in Saxony, when St Boniface, destroyed the cut down the tree that was an important symbol in the Germanic pagan faith and changed the meaning of the tree and it spread throughout Germany. It was then brought into the UK by Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria and was then taken over to the US and spread around the world.

It is wrong to say that the tree is a purely Christian symbol but is also wrong to say that it isn't at all.

That's the second time in two months you have clapped one of my posts, Dyakovo.

What's going on?

[Dyakovo]

The Atheists I know celebrate Christmas but its the more the total commercialization of Christmas. They don't call it Christmas either because it has 'Christ' in it, they call it X-mas.

Meh, I call it Christmas.

As do I (well actually I use both depending upon whether I feel like typing out "christmas" or not).

[Kobrania]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

Indeed.

Not really, those things are tacky.

I still want to know why he limits himself to criminal acts on Christmas.

He never said that, he just said he commits violent acts on Christmas, he probably lure children into his van with chocolate Easter eggs too.

[Joesavi]

I'm agnostic and I celebrate Christmas, but as a time of gathering and brotherhood more than a religious holiday.

[New Kereptica]

The Atheists I know celebrate Christmas but its the more the total commercialization of Christmas. They don't call it Christmas either because it has 'Christ' in it, they call it X-mas.

Meh, I call it Christmas.

As do I (well actually I use both depending upon whether I feel like typing out "christmas" or not).

X is just an abbreviation of the Greek word for 'Christ', not a secular stand in.

[Blouman Empire]

He never said that, he just said he commits violent acts on Christmas, he probably lure children into his van with chocolate Easter eggs too.

Probably and steals cars during Ramadan.

[Dyakovo]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

Indeed.

Not really, those things are tacky.

Destroying other people's property is not a good thing.

[Zykorinov]

I'mma go out on a limb here and say that he spray-paints rude slogans on government buildings during Hanukkah?

[Dyakovo]

Spend time with family, gifts, Christmas tree, panettone. No religious things, only the non-religious part of the tradition.

Not trying to be anti-atheist here, but the Christmas Tree is actually a Christian symbol.

Quiet you.

Actually originally it wasn't the tree was used by pagans in Germany mainly in Saxony, when St Boniface, destroyed the cut down the tree that was an important symbol in the Germanic pagan faith and changed the meaning of the tree and it spread throughout Germany. It was then brought into the UK by Prince Albert consort to Queen Victoria and was then taken over to the US and spread around the world.

It is wrong to say that the tree is a purely Christian symbol but is also wrong to say that it isn't at all.

That's the second time in two months you have clapped one of my posts, Dyakovo.

What's going on?

Just because we usually disagree doesn't me we always do...
Either that or its a sign of the apocalypse, your choice...

[Blouman Empire]

It depends on if they have Gods, some pagan faiths do have god(s) however others don't those that don't are atheists.

And some atheists do have a belief, a belief that there is are no gods.

Fixed to make the statement more accurate...
Not there was anything inherently wrong with the original...

Are yes true, similar to the "No Homers" we are allowed one thing.

[Blouman Empire]

Just because we usually disagree doesn't me we always do...

Yeah I know, man.

Either that or its a sign of the apocalypse, your choice...

Probably both.

[Dyakovo]

Just because we usually disagree doesn't me we always do...

Yeah I know, man.

Either that or its a sign of the apocalypse, your choice...

Probably both.

Cool...
Can I be Famine? It would be hilarious...

[Zykorinov]

Atheists deserve just as much respect as the other religions do. They might still be eyed with suspicion, but that's only because it's relatively new (as a mainstream religion). We'll grow into it, and it'll become more accepted.

Think: What if Christianity hadn't been heard of AT ALL, until yesterday. What would you think of it? I'd think it was made up by a bunch of lunatics. And, if you look closely at it, that's exactly the impression you'll get. It's just that it's been around so long, and we've grown to accept it. That's all.

[Dyakovo]

Atheists deserve just as much respect as the other religions do. They might still be eyed with suspicion, but that's only because it's relatively new (as a mainstream religion). We'll grow into it, and it'll become more accepted.

Think: What if Christianity hadn't been heard of AT ALL, until yesterday. What would you think of it? I'd think it was made up by a bunch of lunatics. And, if you look closely at it, that's exactly the impression you'll get. It's just that it's been around so long, and we've grown to accept it. That's all.

Atheism is not a religion anymore than bald is a hair color.

[Rhodmhire]

I go vandalize nativity scenes

You are a bad person.

Indeed.

You of weak skin needeth to open thou eyes.

I mean come on, they make it so easy, just laying under the sparkling starts and the full moon, half naked under a thin blanket that they stole from their neighbor's garage while stealing the family car to drive to sanctuary. And I mean they're so loud, especially the first timers.

It should be an act of mandatory civil service to vandalize them, to teach them the valuable lesson that the middle of a woods =/= a private romantic setting.










...Shit, I did it again.

[Katganistan]

i kinda wonder. <if this is not the proper forum, just transfer it somewhere>

Spend it with their families just like everyone else? Party, just like everyone else?

They may not believe in the religious overtones, but it doesn't mean they don't like partying with family and friends.