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Postby Dyakovo » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:52 am

Farnhamia wrote:
Dyakovo wrote:I was in Marine Boot Camp.

A well-polished boot is a thing of beauty. I would have opted for that, unless, of course, there were other consequences to not going to church.

We didn't do any training on Sundays, so I still had the rest of the day to shine my boots.
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Postby Menassa » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:52 am

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Petrovia- wrote:Christmas is a Christian holiday that should be celebrated by Christians, it's the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only reason non-Christian celebrate it is because they want free stuff.

Absolute hogswaddle.

Yeah, I want free stuff and I don't celebrate Christmas.
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Postby Farnhamia » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:52 am

Dyakovo wrote:
Petrovia- wrote:Christmas is a Christian holiday that should be celebrated by Christians, it's the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only reason non-Christian celebrate it is because they want free stuff.

Absolute hogswaddle.

Wait, there's free stuff on Christmas? How long has this been going on? Who gives out this free stuff and where?
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Postby Dyakovo » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:53 am

Farnhamia wrote:
Dyakovo wrote:Absolute hogswaddle.

Wait, there's free stuff on Christmas? How long has this been going on? Who gives out this free stuff and where?

Christians just leave the stuff under trees.
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Postby Farnhamia » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:54 am

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Farnhamia wrote:Wait, there's free stuff on Christmas? How long has this been going on? Who gives out this free stuff and where?

Christians just leave the stuff under trees.
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Really? Like nice shiny boots?
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Postby Dyakovo » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:56 am

Farnhamia wrote:
Dyakovo wrote:Christians just leave the stuff under trees.
*nods*

Really? Like nice shiny boots?

Possibly... It's a grab bag affair. You never know what you're going to get.
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Postby Petrovia- » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:58 am

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Petrovia- wrote:Christmas is a Christian holiday that should be celebrated by Christians, it's the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only reason non-Christian celebrate it is because they want free stuff.

I have New-Years for that.


You don't get free stuff on New Years...
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Postby Dyakovo » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:00 am

Petrovia- wrote:
NEO Rome Republic wrote:I have New-Years for that.


You don't get free stuff on New Years...

How do you know whether or not he gets free stuff on New Years?
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Postby Neo Rome Republic » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:01 am

Petrovia- wrote:
NEO Rome Republic wrote:I have New-Years for that.


You don't get free stuff on New Years...

My family does gift giving on New-Years.
New-Years is our main-holiday.
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Postby Petrovia- » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:03 am

NEO Rome Republic wrote:
Petrovia- wrote:
You don't get free stuff on New Years...

My family does gift giving on New-Years.
New-Years is our main-holiday.


I'll never understand Americans...
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Postby Neo Rome Republic » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:05 am

Petrovia- wrote:
NEO Rome Republic wrote:My family does gift giving on New-Years.
New-Years is our main-holiday.


I'll never understand Americans...

I'm the same ethnicity as you, though.(Though I live in America, parents are from Russia)
I thought you'd know Russians are big on you New-Years, or at least they used to be.
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Postby Conscentia » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:06 am

Petrovia- wrote:
NEO Rome Republic wrote:My family does gift giving on New-Years.
New-Years is our main-holiday.


I'll never understand Americans...

Gift giving on New Years is a Russian thing.
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Postby Archnar » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:07 am

I'm an Atheist, I'm also against War, Consumerism, Greed, Curruption, fundamentalism, Poverty, Misery and Suffering.
These are the values I share during the Holiday season.
I feel most Christains don't even follow Jesus's message, give an share much as you can to the poor, sick, crippled and dying. Show goodwill to all mankind. Love your friends family, neighbours and even enemies. Choose peace and love over war and hate. I don't give worthless luxuries to a bunch of priviledged rich 1st worlders. Instead I give to those who really need it. I don't pay lip service to peace, the end of war and poverty I campaign and perform real activism against it. John Lennon's two single most important songs display this perfectly.

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Postby Ashmoria » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:07 am

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Norstal wrote:NO FUNERALS FOR ATHEISTS CAUSE IT'S A RELIGIOUS RITE!

Well it is.

some are; some aren't

I would not like to think that my dead body would be subject to a religious funeral. it wouldn't be right.
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Postby The Time Alliance » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:09 am

They Don't have to do it. If they want to sure. But hey, they have freedoms as well.
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Postby The Shadow Brotherhood » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:12 am

Litresha wrote:I"m an atheist and I'll always celebrate Christmas. I don't care if it's not my religion, it's my family's religion and besides, it's so commercialized nowadays that pretty much anyone can celebrate whether they're Christian or not. Maybe one day we'll get to the point where it starts being less of a religious thing and more of a thing for everybody.

I don't care what other atheists do. There's no point in asking whether we "should" or "shouldn't" because it's all up to their choice.


As a Christian, I agree 100%.
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Postby Immoren » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:12 am

Farnhamia wrote:
Dyakovo wrote:Absolute hogswaddle.

Wait, there's free stuff on Christmas? How long has this been going on? Who gives out this free stuff and where?


Yule Goat after he got soft and stronger child protection laws came into being. Apparently he can't beat up unruly children after Yule day nor drink left over booze.
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Postby Conkerials » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:12 am

As an atheist, I rarely think of such holidays as Christian holidays. Although I am quite aware they are Christian holidays, they have kinda sold out to the masses, and contain a lot less Christian media. Clerks aren't even allowed to say merry Christmas anymore. Such holidays are almost entirely secularized now, outside of the church, anyways. So, yes, atheists can celebrate these holidays, just not in a religious matter. They shouldn't have to, though.
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Postby Risottia » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:31 am

Conscentia wrote:
Benuty wrote:Saturnalia and Ishtar are pretty much polytheistic holidays. I cannot recall a time they ever were "Christian".

This "Christian holidays are pagan" stuff is largely nonsense. The Church does not celebrate Saturnalia, etc.


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Postby Husqvarnia » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:39 am

I am an atheist and I still celebrate Christmas because my family does, but also because in America, Christmas is more of a cultural holiday nowadays. I have Hindu and Muslim friends who don't necessarily "celebrate" Christmas but their parents will get them something because it's a fun holiday, not that they're celebrating Jesus's birth. So I think that everyone should be able to celebrate Christmas no matter what religion they practice if any; the only thing is that people are already entitled to that right, it's just a personal choice. I don't even know why there's a thread for this...
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Postby Risottia » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:43 am

Husqvarnia wrote: I don't even know why there's a thread for this...


Because the Godless Heathens are desecrating Christmas as part of the everlasting Commie assault on Christianity, purity, free market and apple pie.
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Postby Neo Rome Republic » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:44 am

Risottia wrote:
Husqvarnia wrote: I don't even know why there's a thread for this...


Because the Godless Heathens are desecrating Christmas as part of the everlasting Commie assault on Christianity, purity, free market and apple pie.

I thought it as the ''Liberal'' assault now? :p
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Postby Liriena » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:47 am

Conscentia wrote:Only if they want to.

Yep.
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Postby Ashmoria » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:54 am

Petrovia- wrote:Christmas is a Christian holiday that should be celebrated by Christians, it's the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only reason non-Christian celebrate it is because they want free stuff.

is there a problem with that?
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Postby Benuty » Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:57 am

Ashmoria wrote:
Petrovia- wrote:Christmas is a Christian holiday that should be celebrated by Christians, it's the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the only reason non-Christian celebrate it is because they want free stuff.

is there a problem with that?

Yes...the president of macy's is a tightass so no presents for you this year! :twisted:
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