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If the song isn't about Jesus, it's not a Christmas song! (We Three Kings - DC Talk)
DC Talk ^ | 12-18-18 | fishtank

Posted on 12/18/2018 11:26:42 AM PST by fishtank

If the song isn't about Jesus, it's not a Christmas song!


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Two of my favorite DC Talk songs:

We Three Kings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=531qwCRU5sw

DC Talk - Jesus Freak (for good measure, it's a Jesus song, but not really a Christmas song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbB0QrBIs9k

1 posted on 12/18/2018 11:26:42 AM PST by fishtank
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To: fishtank

Two of my favorite DC Talk songs:

We Three Kings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=531qwCRU5sw

DC Talk - Jesus Freak (for good measure, it’s a Jesus song, but not really a Christmas song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbB0QrBIs9k


2 posted on 12/18/2018 11:27:08 AM PST by fishtank (The denial of original sin is the root of liberalism.)
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.... and I’ve never figured out why the Post#1 on FR doesn’t format, but the #2 post does....

weird


3 posted on 12/18/2018 11:27:49 AM PST by fishtank (The denial of original sin is the root of liberalism.)
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They are telling their story of seeing out Jesus, finding him and acknowledging him as the King of Kings.

Yep, it is as much of a non-Jesus a story as any Christian’s story of their acceptance of Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

(tad of sarcasm in the last sentence)


4 posted on 12/18/2018 11:31:04 AM PST by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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There’s nothing Christian about Christmas if one actually looks into it.


5 posted on 12/18/2018 11:36:31 AM PST by Bulwyf
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To: fishtank

Frosty the Snowman
Let It Snow
I’m dreaming of a White Christmas
Silver Bells
Winter Holiday
Christmas Time is Coming Again
Jingle Bell Rock

. . . .and on and on and on.

I always call the reams of secular Christmas songs (which most of them are, since the religious ones are largely banned off the airwaves these days)—

CHRISTLESS CAROLS

In fact, I call Christmas “Christless” generally, referring to the 95% that is just about money and greed and has nothing to do with Jesus.

I try to have as little to do with Christless as possible. Including my own church’s Christless Service, which is basically about entertaining the unconverted with an extravaganza. Orchestra and large choir, bagpipes, dramatical performances etc.

I really can’t stand it.


6 posted on 12/18/2018 11:39:57 AM PST by kaehurowing
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7 posted on 12/18/2018 11:44:53 AM PST by PROCON ('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
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To: fishtank

So “Jingle Bells” and “White Christmas” aren’t Christmas songs?

Really?


8 posted on 12/18/2018 11:45:08 AM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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I love me some Supernatural, Like It Love It Need It, In the Light, and of course Jesus Freak. And some of their solo stuff and switched to other bands stuff (Newsboys and Audio Adrenaline).


9 posted on 12/18/2018 12:20:54 PM PST by Tell It Right (Offense sells Sooner tickets. Defense wins championships.)
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In fact, I call Christmas “Christless” generally, referring to the 95% that is just about money and greed and has nothing to do with Jesus.

Does that include Christmas trees? I mean if a Christmas tree is good enough for Christ, it's good enough for me.

10 posted on 12/18/2018 12:23:44 PM PST by Ezekiel (All who mourn(ed!) the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
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That’s true, He was born under a Christmas as our Christmas Present.


11 posted on 12/18/2018 12:26:01 PM PST by kaehurowing
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To: fishtank

It just occurred to me that this means that “Die Hard” is not a Christmas movie. (& I’ve wondered why some say it is their favorite Christmas movie....)


12 posted on 12/18/2018 12:26:21 PM PST by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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Technically, wouldn't "We Three Kings" be an Epiphany carol?
13 posted on 12/18/2018 12:29:26 PM PST by the lone haranguer (All civilized men love peace, but all truly civilized men must despise pacifism.)
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To: kaehurowing
I really can’t stand it.


14 posted on 12/18/2018 12:41:21 PM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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>>>Technically, wouldn’t “We Three Kings” be an Epiphany carol?

Yes. But then all those people upset about whether people wish them a Merry Christmas during Advent, spend most of the Christmas Season wishing one another Happy New Year.


15 posted on 12/18/2018 12:44:48 PM PST by oincobx
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16 posted on 12/18/2018 12:45:38 PM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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17 posted on 12/18/2018 12:49:20 PM PST by Bratch ("The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke)
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To: kaehurowing
Every gift, song or greeting is tiny reminder billions of times over, even if the participants are unaware.

Merry Christmas.

No one should go negative on Christmas because what if that person should need assistance with some broken lights? Like he'd be in any position to ask Jesus for help? :)

18 posted on 12/18/2018 12:59:09 PM PST by Ezekiel (All who mourn(ed!) the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
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To: Bratch

Fun fact: Alan Rickman was told that he was going to be let go on a count of three. They dropped him on “two,” and the look of panic on his face is definitely not acted; one is not surprised to learn that he was extremely angry after that shoot was over.


19 posted on 12/18/2018 1:04:21 PM PST by Simon Green ("Arm your daughter, sir, and pay no attention to petty bureaucrats.”)
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To: GreyFriar
It just occurred to me that this means that “Die Hard” is not a Christmas movie.

Surely someone in that move at one time or another mentions Jesus ... although probably not in the correct manner.

20 posted on 12/18/2018 1:15:11 PM PST by al_c (https://conventionofstates.com)
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