23 Dec 05
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Originally posted by WulebgrOk Cinderella, don't worry, you shall go to the ball.
And I will spell out the facts for you.
How do I not understand the meaning of X-mas? If one accepts that X=chi for Christ in the original of the term "X-mas, then one must also factor in 1) the fact that some Americans (some well-meaning, others not so, e.g. your good self, Cinders) tend to use euphemisms for Christmas, and 2) yes, granted that all U.S. citizens are fluent in ancient Greek, quite an achievement- but that's not the case in my country, which is a pity. But people do tend to pronounce it *ex-mass", and not "chi-mass" Well then, how many say X-mas so as not to offend? Can you answer that one? I doubt you can. But one can make a guess at it, and I would say that quite a few think X-mas a handy euphemism for not offending people.
Now, my point is this:
*Not that you shouldn't be allowed to call the holidays what you want, but that people who celebrate Christmas should feel free to call the feast by its proper name.
My question was this: do Jews and blacks, for example, find seeing the word Christmas offensive? Probably not. And I believe that is the case for most.
So who does object?
The answer seems to be embittered whiny secularisers like yourself who want Christianity erased from the face of the planet. And whine you will. You are a noisy bunch, but rather less numerous than you make out. Just extra whiny.
Conclusion: you should be told where to get off.
Quite simple, would you not agree?
Now get those egg whites whipped stiff for the lemon meringue pie, before Pedro comes home and beats you again.
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by sjegYou clearly haven't been paying attention to the discussion. You've got some Bill O'Reilly on the brain or something. Nobody is saying that people shouldn't be allowed to say "Merry Christmas."
Ok Cinderella, don't worry, you shall go to the ball.
And I will spell out the facts for you.
How do I not understand the meaning of X-mas? If one accepts that X=chi for Christ in the original of the term "X-mas, then one must also factor in 1) the fact that some Americans (some well-meaning, others not so, e.g. your good self, Cinders) tend to u ...[text shortened]... gg whites whipped stiff for the lemon meringue pie, before Pedro comes home and beats you again.
It's really a very simple matter. A company/agency wants to issue a season greeting. They don't have space/time to list every single holiday individually, but they would like to cover the whole gammit. In this way, "Happy Holidays" and "Seasons Greetings" make a lot more sense than "Merry Christmas" or Ivanhoe's "Merry Christmas, the feast where we worship the birth of the only True God, and Happy False Idol days."
As for substituting "Christ" with "X," I do that just to piss off oversensitive mythicists like you.
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by telerionPoint being that some people feel obliged not to say Christmas, due to their big cary shary hearts.
You clearly haven't been paying attention to the discussion. You've got some Bill O'Reilly on the brain or something. Nobody is saying that people shouldn't be allowed to say "Merry Christmas."
It's really a very simple matter. A company/agency wants to issue a season greeting. They don't have space/time to list every single holiday individu ...[text shortened]... ubstituting "Christ" with "X," I do that just to piss off oversensitive mythicists like you.
Next point being some very dim secularists make a point of not sayinging Christmas, example being your good self.
Next point being you know nothing of my views on religion. This discussion has been about social behaviour, and what should be acceptable.
Last point being you think you are causing offence to anyone? You are just showing your lack of wit. You're the same as so many dull secularisers who post here- completely lacking in any sense of humour. But that goes with the job.
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by telerionTelerion: "As for substituting "Christ" with "X," I do that just to piss off oversensitive mythicists like you."
You clearly haven't been paying attention to the discussion. You've got some Bill O'Reilly on the brain or something. Nobody is saying that people shouldn't be allowed to say "Merry Christmas."
It's really a very simple matter. A company/agency wants to issue a season greeting. They don't have space/time to list every single holiday individu ...[text shortened]... ubstituting "Christ" with "X," I do that just to piss off oversensitive mythicists like you.
It seems like the only one who was "pissed off" was you .....
23 Dec 05
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Originally posted by sjegThe point being that you are clearly upset.
Point being that some people feel obliged not to say Christmas, due to their big cary shary hearts.
Next point being some very dim secularists make a point of not sayinging Christmas, example being your good self.
Next point being you know nothing of my views on religion. This discussion has been about social behaviour, and what should be acceptable.
L ...[text shortened]... cularisers who post here- completely lacking in any sense of humour. But that goes with the job.
I think you'll notice that I've written "Merry Christmas" numerous times in this thread.
Next point being you know nothing of my views on religion.
Come on . . . let's not be juvenile.
23 Dec 05
Originally posted by ivanhoeSaid the pot calling the kettle . . . what was it again . . . "a brown shirt" or something like that?
Telerion: "As for substituting "Christ" with "X," I do that just to piss off oversensitive mythicists like you."
It seems like the only one who was "pissed off" was you .....
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23 Dec 05
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Originally posted by telerionYou needed to dig very deep into the past before you found something, right ? That was ten years ago ... Why don't you frame it and nail it to the wall in your bedroom ..... in case you forget it ......
Said the pot calling the kettle . . . what was it again . . . "a brown shirt" or something like that?
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You were so pissed, Telly .... admit it, c'mon ...
