I was thinking on this while driving to work this morning, and needed to get it out of my head...
Now, I call myself a Christian. I do this because I believe in God. I believe Jesus was the son of God. I believe He died to save us from our sins.
What I am NOT is a bible-thumper. I'm familiar with the Bible. I've read it cover to cover. However, its been a while since I've even opened one. Its been several years since I've even been to church.
So, now that I've established that... let me just say...
Some people need to SHUT UP. I was reading various posts on Christmas, Jesus, etc...and non-believers were taking great joy in pointing out that December 25 was a pagan holiday long before Christ was 'supposedly' born. That we didn't know what we were talking about, etc. Of course, others were coming back at them and (I'll admit it, basically getting their butts handed to them) saying that yes, it was. That December 25 was the day he was born, and yadda yadda yadda.
My response to this is: I don't care what date he was born on. I'm celebrating his BIRTH. I'm not celebrating the day he was born. He could have been born on January 3rd for all I know, but, guess what? I'm going to celebrate his birth on December 25th. Why? Partly because that's how I was raised, but mostly because I realize that its the thought that counts.
Jesus could have been born on December 25th. Maybe God looked down, wanted to ease people's way into believing in him, and decided that that day would be the day Jesus was born. If you believe in the Bible, you believe in the Virgin birth. God knocked up a chick who had never had sex. You think he couldn't point a finger and go "Be born today" ??
On a side note, I can't believe I just put "God knocked up a chick". LOL! Well, you guys knew what I meant.
They talked about the pine tree, and how it had been a pagan symbol too. Something that people had gathered around in worship of life, or something like that. Well, gee, and the problem with us continuing to have a Christmas tree is.......?? I have a Christmas tree. I don't worshp it/ around it. Its a very pretty fake tree that I hang shiny baubles on so Lily can look and go "wow!" and it gives me a reason to torment the cat with the a water gun. To me, while the Christmas tree is a part of the holiday season, it is not something that I link with the birth of God's son. Its what we put gifts under, and hang shinies on. I celebrate Jesus' birth on Dec. 25th. I'm putting up the tree, however, for my personal pleasure. Not as on offering to Him.
For Him: I sing Carols like Silent Night, and I feel the joy and peace reverberate through me. For Him, I'll hold my daughter on my lap, and finally open the bible again. I'll read to her the story of Christ's birth. For Him, I'll give her snuggles, and thank Him for blessing me with her.
For me (and the family): I'll put up the shiny christmas tree. I'll buy presents to make people smile. I'll cook food so that we have a nice family dinner together.
There's a big difference between the stuff I'll do for Him and for me. I might do them on the same day, but there is still a big difference there.
And,you know what? I'll admit that maybe I'm doing it the wrong way. However, its the thought that counts.
I also, for the record, believe that we are in the End Times. Doesn't mean I'm going to shove it down your throat, but there it is.
So: Have yourselves a merry Christmas, everyone. To the people who take great joy in trying to rip other people's beliefs to shreds: Have yourself a merry Christmas, and grow the heck up. Asshats.
We all have our own beliefs. Deal with it. If you want to give yourself a happy right now, I'll give you some of my daughter's viagra. Same result, less annoyances to deal with.
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