Whatever... you might want to invest in some ointment, you are going to get chafed sitting on that high horse so long.
Where were those mass media promoters in the 1600”s I might ask?
Intolerance and a belief that there is only one true path is what gives some Christians a bad name. Their efforts in the name of Christ succeed in pushing people away from his embrace. I daresay more good is done in Christ’s name by the more tolerant less judgemental of us. People are not brought to goodness by admonishments or by eschewing Santa Claus. They are brought to God by seeing his love made manifest.
No need to read my comments in that way. I am very well aware of every single one of my many shortcomings.
Where were those mass media promoters in the 1600”s I might ask?
In what context?
Intolerance and a belief that there is only one true path is what gives some Christians a bad name.
Well there literally IS only one true path. At least according to the Christian bible which was inspired by God himself.
Their efforts in the name of Christ succeed in pushing people away from his embrace. I daresay more good is done in Christ’s name by the more tolerant less judgemental of us. People are not brought to goodness by admonishments or by eschewing Santa Claus. They are brought to God by seeing his love made manifest.
We might be saying the same thing but they are brought to God because God invites them.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
I would agree that our lack of love and tolerance CAN and often DOES throw up stumbling blocks to people accepting the call of God.
Listen. I'm NOT attacking Christmas. I'm pointing out reality. You're arguing with me about something that is CLEARLY mythical and has a clear path as to how and why it's celebrated in America and elsewhere today. And you think that my pointing out that God's reality is so much better than the myth of Christmas is going to turn people away from God??