[Misc] Pub dissicuon issue

[Superphil]

It happens EVERY year .... some twonk ruins Christmas by bringing up religion! What do Christmas trees and sparkly lights have to do with a fictional character from the middle east

Fictional? Historians are conclusivly in agreement that Jesus existed, sparkly lights and tinsel, amongst other things are often used to celebrate his birth ad subsequent life.

 

[Boys 9d]

Some Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas twice, on 25th December and their own on January 7th.

 

[Buzzer]

Some Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas twice, on 25th December and their own on January 7th.

The Dutch go big on the 5th and 25th of December. Roy Wood is probably the worst repeat offender though.

 

[BadFish]

Christmas as a festival has been going for much longer than Christianity. As with easter the Christians piggy backed on the winter festival and move the birthday of Jesus to coincide with it. As an atheist I feel perfectly within my rights to celebrate the winter festival and the spring festival without any religious connotations to cloud my enjoyment.

http://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas

In the fourth century, church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday. Unfortunately, the Bible does not mention date for his birth (a fact Puritans later pointed out in order to deny the legitimacy of the celebration). Although some evidence suggests that his birth may have occurred in the spring (why would shepherds be herding in the middle of winter?), Pope Julius I chose December 25. It is commonly believed that the church chose this date in an effort to adopt and absorb the traditions of the pagan Saturnalia festival.

 

[Surrey_Albion]

Fictional? Historians are conclusivly in agreement that Jesus existed, sparkly lights and tinsel, amongst other things are often used to celebrate his birth ad subsequent life.

I think you will find SOME historians beleive a man called Jesus existed , historically, but not all historians beleive he was a son of God or other magical being there is still no conclusive proof

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Why should they when they dont believe in Christ so what is there to celebrate.

A whole world of ignorance.

 

[hart's shirt]

In the Quran, there are a lot of stories about the life and teachings of the Muslim prophet Jesus Christ, who is called “Isa” in Arabic.

The Quran recalls the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, his sayings and teachings, the miracles he performed and his life as a respected prophet of God.

Not to forget his mother, “Maryam”, whom is seen as one of the finest women who ever lived on Earth. Muslims believe that Allah chose Maryam as a great example of the best believers in the Quran. (Maryam is one of the most popular names among women in the Arab world.)

But despite the fact that Muslims believe in the virgin birth of Jesus, they do not mark the occasion as a holiday. Muslims respect Jesus as a righteous prophet of God.

So many people from the Muslim world will always wish the best to their brothers and sisters from different religions. Wishing a Christian person “Merry Christmas" should neither be seen as wrong nor haram.

Remember, wishing somebody a Merry Christmas doesn’t mean that you have to believe in their religion, just like how people from other religions would wish Muslims a 'Happy Eid', even if they aren’t Muslim.

Here's hoping that this clears up any confusion or misunderstandings.

 

[Hugo Rune]

I liked it when we had our ‘British’ Yuletide before all these foreign religions took over our country and brainwashed the masses! Can we kick out Christianity with Brexit as it’s about as British as Turkish delight!

 

[BadFish]

Point of order here - Muslims do believe in Christ. As far as I understand it, they regard him as a prophet.

The is the problem with Christmas these days it should be about family and caring for one another. Now its just about money and prophets.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I think you will find SOME historians beleive a man called Jesus existed , historically, but not all historians beleive he was a son of God or other magical being there is still no conclusive proof

All classical historians agree that Jesus existed but as you say, not all believe in his teachings. He is mentioned in Jewish writings by Josephus, & a couple of Roman histories too (neither of which were Christian).

 

[GT49er]

I liked it when we had our ‘British’ Yuletide before all these foreign religions took over our country and brainwashed the masses! Can we kick out Christianity with Brexit as it’s blatantly not British!

Bl**dy hell! Just how old are you? You are Methuselah and I claim my five smooth round white pebbles!

 

[lawros left foot]

All classical historians agree that Jesus existed but as you say, not all believe in his teachings. He is mentioned in Jewish writings by Josephus, & a couple of Roman histories too (neither of which were Christian).

The Roman God, Mithras, was born to a virgin, and was resurected after death. Seems to have been a lot of it about in those days.

 

[BadFish]

I liked it when we had our ‘British’ Yuletide before all these foreign religions took over our country and brainwashed the masses! Can we kick out Christianity with Brexit as it’s about as British as Turkish delight!

The British Yuletide thing is Scandinavian but i take your point we should go back to our pagan roots and enjoy religious freedom.

 

[Saunders]

Why should they when they dont believe in Christ so what is there to celebrate.

Well even Christians admit that this was not the time of year that Jesus was born. This celebration was hijacked by Constantinople for a good time to have a religious celebration instead of Saturnalia. They do "believe" in Jesus since he is a prophet for islam as well. Apart from that you are spot on...

 

[Brian Parsons]

Xmas is a pagan holiday originally, it was hijacked by the Christians.

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[maffew]

Must be a right laugh in your pub

 

[BensGrandad]

As a lad I went to a C of E School (Holy Trinirtty) and was brought up as a Christian so celebrate Christmas. I must however admit that I was wrong about Muslims not believng in Christ as we do and expressed it incorrectly, sorry.

 

[Surrey_Albion]

The Roman God, Mithras, was born to a virgin, and was resurected after death. Seems to have been a lot of it about in those days.

You're right, I also think one of Krishna's lives he was a carpenter born to a virgin and Hindu is the oldest practicing religion, come to think of it Kristna is a name easily misinterpreted maybe for Christ??

 

[Surrey_Albion]

Xmas is a pagan holiday originally, it was hijacked by the Christians.

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Along with easter and Halloween

 

[sydney]

Along with easter and Halloween

and mothers day , fathers day and just about any other day that presents an opportunity to earn a few quid from the mugs out there,
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