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Time for my annual rant
Dec 23, 2014 10:36:23 #
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Swamp Gator wrote:
And for all the atheists out there... hope you have an OK Thursday.
And for all the atheists out there... hope you have an OK Thursday.
lovesphotos wrote:
And I sincerely thank you for your wish!!I don't believe in any religion, but I would respectfully wish you and all the believers a very Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 2014 10:39:03 #
Dec 23, 2014 10:40:02 #
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Dec 23, 2014 11:00:38 #
Glad to see someone finally have the confidence to share this. Merry Christmas to you too my friend. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
bookman wrote:
Okay, I know that for many Christmas is just anoth... (show quote)
Dec 23, 2014 11:00:47 #
Flipper2012 wrote:
It is just a typing short cut nothing more nothing less Not intended never will be meant as ofensive Merry Christmas
I have tried to think of another typing shortcut where the X is used but can't right now. Any help?
Dec 23, 2014 11:05:58 #
TrainNut wrote:
I have tried to think of another typing shortcut where the X is used but can't right now. Any help?
Don't take this personally but
XXX OOO
Dec 23, 2014 11:10:37 #
It figures that "ONLY YOU" would come up with this. So for your "nonsensical audience" as you chose to say, I will say to you....."MERRY CHRISTMAS"....and I mean it too! :hunf: can't wait for your NONSENSICAL response sir.
ole sarg wrote:
What makes you think unbelievers use the term? It... (show quote)
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Dec 23, 2014 11:12:30 #
bookman wrote:
Okay, I know that for many Christmas is just anoth... (show quote)
Well said. I couldn't agree more.
Dec 23, 2014 11:19:10 #
Well said...I couldn't agree more. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Bangee5 wrote:
It is not a "my way or the highway" thing. It was a request for respect - respect for your fellow mankind and for the Savior that died for us. It is respect for a celebration of the birth of that Savior and for those who worship Him.
We know that there are those who choose not to believe and would rather mock and insult those who do - but it is a simple request, that and nothing else - to treat others as you would want to be treated.
We know that there are those who choose not to believe and would rather mock and insult those who do - but it is a simple request, that and nothing else - to treat others as you would want to be treated.
Dec 23, 2014 11:27:05 #
To say that it is the Greek word for Christ is a lie.
The Greek word is Christos.
http://biblehub.com/greek/5547.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas
X is the first letter of the word Χριστός Which is the Greek word for Christ.
So it is taking Christ out of Christmas.
If they wanted to abbreviate it it would be Merry Cmas.
The Greek word is Christos.
http://biblehub.com/greek/5547.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xmas
X is the first letter of the word Χριστός Which is the Greek word for Christ.
So it is taking Christ out of Christmas.
If they wanted to abbreviate it it would be Merry Cmas.
Dec 23, 2014 11:31:40 #
bookman wrote:
Okay, I know that for many Christmas is just anoth... (show quote)
Many of us ask ourselves "What would Christ Do?" I believe he would take any greeting that was given him with great joy. Even if he were slighted or offended or even slapped he would turn the other cheek and still show love for the offender. Is it right that we do less. Just my Not So Humble Opinion. - Dave
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Dec 23, 2014 11:49:05 #
This may have been the first case of "Twitter" English which has debased the language. LOL MX&HNY
Dec 23, 2014 11:49:39 #
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bookman wrote:
Okay, I know that for many Christmas is just anoth... (show quote)
As tradition demands, I want to wish all a very happy Festivus.
Dec 23, 2014 12:02:44 #
For those objecting to my saying Merry Christmas because they are offended,....they can go pound sand.
Maybe I am offended by them,....again they can go pound sand.
I betcha they who are offended,...... still spend and accept $$$$$ US currency,....that says,....
In God We Trust
Their not offended by that I betcha.
My 2 cents
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all at the hedgehog.
Marty
Maybe I am offended by them,....again they can go pound sand.
I betcha they who are offended,...... still spend and accept $$$$$ US currency,....that says,....
In God We Trust
Their not offended by that I betcha.
My 2 cents
Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all at the hedgehog.
Marty
Dec 23, 2014 12:04:46 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
The X in Xmas Doesnt Take the Christ Out of Christmas
Myth: Xmas is a non-religious name / spelling for Christmas.
It turns out, Xmas is not a non-religious version of Christmas. The X is actually indicating the Greek letter Chi, which is short for the Greek, meaning Christ. So Xmas and Christmas are equivalent in every way except their lettering.
No matter how you say it let's make it a time of Joy and Good Will to all men. - Dave
Myth: Xmas is a non-religious name / spelling for Christmas.
It turns out, Xmas is not a non-religious version of Christmas. The X is actually indicating the Greek letter Chi, which is short for the Greek, meaning Christ. So Xmas and Christmas are equivalent in every way except their lettering.
No matter how you say it let's make it a time of Joy and Good Will to all men. - Dave
This is exaclty what I wanted to write. Wilsondl2 has it correct. I use "X" in my notes all the time for Christ and "X'ns". It does not bother me that some choose to use Greek shorthand for Christ.
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