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Are you speaking of observing the day like Thanksgiving or are you talking about a religious observance of the day, public worship, etc.
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
We need to separate out cultural attachments from worship. Otherwise these discussions turn into a discussion of pagan practices and the much more important question of purifying worship on biblical principles never gets traction. Take care of worship practices and the tree, presents, Santa, light gazing, red and green M&Ms, and all of the rest takes care of itself.
I will go out on a limb and say "yes" all who know the right hand from the left hand know Santa is connected to some type of religion.
I will go out on a limb and say "yes" all who know the right hand from the left hand know Santa is connected to some type of religion.
You could probably stretch the term 'religion' to include just about everything from Santa to the American Flag to the NFL. What is your definition of 'religion'?
I like Xmas, waking up and opening pressies, going to church and singing carols, having a big lunch and just generally feeling happy, on the one day that the western world comes together and entertains the possibility that there might actually be a God.
I praise God for Xmas, what a wonderful gift to the world is this small holiday.
A great opportunity to talk about Christ at a time when people are more receptive to the gospel message.
Merry Christmas to all my Brothers and Sisters in Christ on the puritanboard
I like Xmas, waking up and opening pressies, going to church and singing carols, having a big lunch and just generally feeling happy, on the one day that the western world comes together and entertains the possibility that there might actually be a God.
I praise God for Xmas, what a wonderful gift to the world is this small holiday.
A great opportunity to talk about Christ at a time when people are more receptive to the gospel message.
Merry Christmas to all my Brothers and Sisters in Christ on the puritanboard
I wish they wouldn't skip over the historic practice of setting aside time to celebrate the escatological hope the church has had throughout the ages.
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
Let's not forget that this figure is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is an important religious idol for many of the antichurches of the world.
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
Let's not forget that this figure is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is an important religious idol for many of the antichurches of the world.
I am not arguing against the fact that some might turn Santa into a religion. I am wondering if it is indeed true that "the entire world views it as such." The entire world views Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, etc as religions. But 'Clausism' is something I have never heard mentioned as a world religion.
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
Let's not forget that this figure is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is an important religious idol for many of the antichurches of the world.
I am not arguing against the fact that some might turn Santa into a religion. I am wondering if it is indeed true that "the entire world views it as such." The entire world views Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, etc as religions. But 'Clausism' is something I have never heard mentioned as a world religion.
Is it not the point that it is impossible to seperate "Santa" from Dec. 25th? The conection is that both ,Santa and Dec. 25th, are set apart to which Paul speaks of in Galatios 4.
The second instance, as the entire world view it as such.
The entire world sees Christmas as a religious holiday? Are you saying Santa is religious?
Let's not forget that this figure is Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas is an important religious idol for many of the antichurches of the world.
I am not arguing against the fact that some might turn Santa into a religion. I am wondering if it is indeed true that "the entire world views it as such." The entire world views Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, etc as religions. But 'Clausism' is something I have never heard mentioned as a world religion.
Is it not the point that it is impossible to seperate "Santa" from Dec. 25th? The conection is that both ,Santa and Dec. 25th, are set apart to which Paul speaks of in Galatios 4.
I agree with you that Santa is an idol in some people's lives. I am not defending anything Santa. However, 'the entire world' does not view Santa as the god of some religious sect. There might be some who have faith in Santa, but I think most of the world sees those types as kooks, not disciples. If we the Reformed are going to argue against Santa, we cannot base it on the same grounds as our arguments against Buddhism or Islam.
I'm just not following why the focus of your concern is on Saint Nick. You'll find many Christians who object to Santa but do the rest of the nine yards.