Principal Suspended For Banning "J" Shapped Candy Canes

JacksBratt · Dec 9, 2018

FenderTL5 said:
yes I've seen such nonsense as well. Not in the sense that Christ shed his blood or that the sentiment is invalid.. but in the sense that the red and white on a candy cane has everything to do with the traditional coloring of peppermint candy as a way to identify it by sight and nothing to do with anything remotely sacred.
It is that type of nonsense that would also say the shape is for "J" meaning Jesus which would lead the misguided principle to make such an ignorant declaration in the first place.

Whether the things associated with the candy cane are true or not, I think that the whole purpose of this person bringing any parallel to the cane and it's connection with Christ was a blatant hate toward the Christian religion and all of it's intentions.

When are we going to realize that there is a group of people that want Christianity stomped out?

This needs to be brought to the forefront and become an issue, just like anti semantic views and actions, anti black views and actions and the newest "islamaphobia" are.

It will soon be true that the only religion that is acceptable to slander.... will be the hate towards Christians.

JacksBratt · Dec 9, 2018

Bobber said:
Sssshhh...don't say that too loud! The same people might say you're right! Canes look like a "J" too so we need to ban them as well. Only walking sticks without a hook on the end are allowed!

I don't know if this is true, or not. However, it is genius if it is.

In many countries people are forbidden to worship Christ or be Christian. In places like this people cling to things that can remind them of Christian things. They use it as a method of telling a story.

So, if that is what the candy cane is used for... I'm all for it. It matters little, to me, if this is not the original intent.

Anything that can perpetuate the knowledge of Christ and what He means to this world.... is good by me..

His prayer led to an idea--The Candy Cane.

The Shepherd's Staff: He chose to make the candy cane in the shape of a shepherd’s staff. After all, Jesus is the shepherd to his followers and the Bible notes that the “sheep” would hear His voice and follow him (Psalm 23:1, John 10:11, John 10:27-30, Isaiah 40:11).
The Letter J for Jesus:Not only was the candy cane in the shape of a staff, but when held upside down, it formed a “J,” which stood for Jesus (Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:21).
He is A Rock: The candy maker chose hard candy for the candy cane, which was done to remind children that Jesus was our “rock,” dependable and strong (Psalm 31:3).
By His Stripes: Wide red stripes were added to the candy cane, representative of the crucifixion and the blood Jesus shed for our sins.
Red-His Shed Blood: Through his blood, we are given salvation and life (Revelation 1:5, John 3:16, Luke 22:20).
White-Purification from Sin: There are also white stripes on the candy cane, which represents the holiness, and purity of Jesus, who was sinless (I John 1:7).
Sweet Fragrance of Christ: Peppermint was the flavor that the candy maker chose for the candy cane. Peppermint was very similar to hyssop, which was used for sacrifice and purification in the Old Testament, reminding us of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. It also reminds us of the spices brought by the Wise Men when they came to visit Jesus (Psalm 51:7, John 10:29, Matthew 2:11).
Broken For Us: Of course, when the candy cane is eaten, it is often broken, which the candy maker meant as a reminder that when Jesus was crucified, his body was broken (I Cor. 11:24).

JacksBratt · Dec 9, 2018

JackRT said:
And what is really bizarre is that there are Christians who get upset about "Xmas".

As a Christian... I find "Xmas" very offensive....well, I shouldn't say offensive. I should say irritating.

Take a moment and think about what it does.... It "X's" out... crosses out.. takes "Christ" out of Christmas...

I find it hard to believe that Christians would not be upset at the removal of Christ from Christmas.... as is the purpose of "Xmas"

I am long past the illusion of people accepting that Christ is what Christmas is all about. I am also well past the attempt stomp out anti christian agenda's of our governments and those that lobby and control them.

We are in the last days. Anything Christian is fair game. Why are we surprised?

I am, however, surprised at all the Christians that cannot see the subtle things that are done as Christianity takes the fate of "death by a thousand cuts".

Albion · Dec 9, 2018

Shiloh Raven said:
I agree with you. I don't think the Christian version of Christmas or any other religious holiday should be (for the lack of a better description) shoved down the throats of children in a public school.

Explain how the presence of candy that is shaped a certain way for a reason that not even the people here on a Christian discussion board can identify amounts to shoving a particular religion down the throats of children in a public school.

Albion · Dec 9, 2018

JacksBratt said:
As a Christian... I find "Xmas" very offensive....well, I shouldn't say offensive. I should say irritating.

Take a moment and think about what it does.... It "X's" out... crosses out.. takes "Christ" out of Christmas...

I find it hard to believe that Christians would not be upset at the removal of Christ from Christmas.... as is the purpose of "Xmas"

The use of Xmas was begun by Christian monks in the early days of the church. The X refers to Christ. The letter Chi (in Greek), as you know, is often used in Christian art for that purpose. See post #26 for more details.

JacksBratt · Dec 9, 2018

Albion said:
The use of Xmas was begun by Christian monks in the early days of the church. The X refers to Christ. The letter Chi (in Greek), as you know, is often used in Christian art for that purpose.

Well, I did not know that.. Thanks for that explanation.

Now, on a different note.. how many people who write "Xmas" on signs, cards, gifts and store windows, know this?

I believe you... this may be how it started.. however, today... people are ignorant to this fact..

It becomes a lazy way to write Christmas and takes Christ out of Christmas.

brinny · Dec 9, 2018

Foxfyre said:
I saw this on the news earlier tonight. Except for the deranged hate targeted at our President, there is no derangement syndrome as evident or poisonous as the anti-religion group out there. Unfortunately some have made it into the education system.

And it seems the more they are resisted, the more shrill, discordant, irrational, and downright incomprehensible they get.

Common sense doesn't seem to have any effect on it. Maybe if we all worked at it, prayer would?

Maybe if we all worked at it, prayer would?

I agree.

Amen.

Praying.

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." ~Jam 5:16

Albion · Dec 9, 2018

JacksBratt said:
Well, I did not know that.. Thanks for that explanation.

Now, on a different note.. how many people who write "Xmas" on signs, cards, gifts and store windows, know this?

I would say that the question really should be "How many people who write Xmas instead of Christmas intend by that action to disrespect or minimize Christ or the commemoration of the Nativity?" That was the suggestion made earlier, and I really doubt that this is true.

It is a guess on my part, but I think that people who really do want to take Christ out of Christmas go further than this and utilize such substitutes as "Happy Holidays" or something similar.

JacksBratt · Dec 9, 2018

Albion said:
I would say that the question really should be "How many people who write Xmas instead of Christmas intend by that action to disrespect or minimize Christ or the commemoration of the Nativity?" That was the suggestion made earlier, and I really doubt that this is true.

It is a guess on my part, but I think that people who really do want to take Christ out of Christmas go further than this and utilize such substitutes as "Happy Holidays" or something similar.

I agree. There are numerous reasons as to why people would use "Xmas". Many are not trying to disrespect Christ. I think it has become common place, as you have indicated.

I also agree that those who want to totally remove Christ would go to the "happy holidays" idea.

However, I do believe that Satan is a trickster and the common use of "Xmas" is music to his ears.

JCFantasy23 · Dec 9, 2018

DamianWarS said:
who thinks it's a J? they are after all called candy canes not candy J's. a shepherd's crook seems easier to defend than a J. You would think an educator would but more informed.

You have a point. If I saw a candy cane laying there looking like a J, I'd think it was upside down ^_^

redleghunter · Dec 9, 2018

DamianWarS said:
who thinks it's a J? they are after all called candy canes not candy J's. a shepherd's crook seem easier to defend than a J.

Well I always thought it was a good way to hook them on the tree.

JCFantasy23 · Dec 9, 2018

redleghunter said:
Well I always thought it was a good way to hook them on the tree.

I admit I thought that was the point of their shape as well

LittleLambofJesus · Dec 9, 2018

JCFantasy23 said:
You have a point. If I saw a candy cane laying there looking like a J, I'd think it was upside down

Phoebe Ann said:
View attachment 246648
Tutankhamun's Coffinette
Oh, no! A shepherd's crook!
Shepherd's crook - Wikipedia

Nice going.............
The innovation of a hook facilitates the recovery of fallen animals by ensnaring them by neck or leg. For this reason the crook has been used as a religious symbol of care (particularly in difficult circumstances), including the Christian bishop's........

Kenny'sID said: ↑
It's shaped like a cane, not a J.
What's worse is she was probably a teacher at one time.

LittleLambofJesus said:
Nice catch....
Could also symbolize a shepherd's staff........
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DamianWarS said: ↑
who thinks it's a J? they are after all called candy canes not candy J's. a shepherd's crook seem easier to defend than a J.

redleghunter said:
Well I always thought it was a good way to hook them on the tree.

JCFantasy23 said:
I admit I thought that was the point of their shape as well

JacksBratt said:
I don't know if this is true, or not. However, it is genius if it is.

Sweet Fragrance of Christ: Peppermint was very similar to hyssop, which was used for sacrifice and purification in the Old Testament, reminding us of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. It also reminds us of the spices brought by the Wise Men when they came to visit Jesus (Psalm 51:7, John 10:29, Matthew 2:11).

Broken For Us: Of course, when the candy cane is eaten, it is often broken, which the candy maker meant as a reminder that when Jesus was crucified, his body was broken (I Cor. 11:24).

Excellent info.
hyssop (NKJV)
"hyssop" occurs 12 times in 12 verses

One of the spices was "myrrh".
While studying the 7 Assemblies in Revelation, I noticed the 2nd one listed, Smyrna comes from the root word for "myrrh", which was used both at the birth and death of our Lord Jesus.....Pretty interesting....

Revelation chapter 2 - 1st four Churches

Revelation 2:8
"And to The Messenger of the in assembly of Smyrna, write!.................

Strong's Greek Lexicon Search Results
4667. Smurna the same as 4666; Smyrna,
a place in Asia Minor:--Smyrna.
4669. smurnizo from 4667;
to tincture with myrrh, i.e. embitter (as a narcotic):--mingle with myrrh.

The word "myrrh" is only used 2 times in the NT.
[frakincense is used in 1 other verse: Revelation 18:13]
Matthew 2:11
and having come to the house, they found the child with Mary His mother, and having fallen down they bowed to Him,
and having opened their treasures, they presented to him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh,

Revelation 18:13
“and cinnamon and incense, fragrant oil and frankincense, wine and oil, fine flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots, and bodies and souls of men.

John 39:
18 and Nicodemus also came -- who came unto Jesus by night at the first --
bearing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, as it were, a hundred pounds.
19 They took, therefore, the body of Jesus, and bound it with linen clothes with the spices, according as it was the custom of the Jews to prepare for burial;

Biblical Magi (redirect from Gold, frankincense, and myrrh)
visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity celebrations
Biblical Magi - Wikipedia
The biblical Magi also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, were, in the Gospel of Matthew and Christian tradition, a group of distinguished foreigners who visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
They are regular figures in traditional accounts of the nativity celebrations of Christmas and are an important part of Christian tradition.

Kindgdom Bible Studies Revelation Series
THE CHURCH IN SMYRNA Part 37

Smyrna means “sweet smelling” and comes from the root word for myrrh.
The myrrh plant is found throughout the Middle East and was used in the manufacture of an aromatic ointment. When bruised and crushed, the myrrh gives forth a lovely fragrance.
Myrrh was used to embalm the bodies of the dead. Carefully the linens were prepared, and wound around the bodies of the loved ones, while myrrh was packed between the folds of the cloth. Thus was the body of our Lord embalmed!

After the death of Jesus, the women, who had loved and followed Him on earth, brought one hundred pounds of myrrh and aloes to the tomb.
With what grief did they take that precious body and wind about it the linen cloths! With what untold tenderness did they lay it away in the bed of fragrant spices!

Thus myrrh is a type of suffering and death, and some in the church at Smyrna were to pass through bitter persecution, severe trials, and intense testings, as a picture of that which all of God’s called and chosen elect must also pass through.
Their sufferings, however, instead of destroying them, would give forth the rich perfume of heaven, the life of the spirit!...............

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DamianWarS · Dec 9, 2018

JCFantasy23 said:
You have a point. If I saw a candy cane laying there looking like a J, I'd think it was upside down

must be from stuff like this:

DamianWarS · Dec 9, 2018

redleghunter said:
Well I always thought it was a good way to hook them on the tree.

agreed, to me the shape of the candy cane has more practical application than symbolic. I suppose now there will be upside down candy canes with strings on them to hang them on the tree... and will be called candy j's or something like that.

JacksBratt · Dec 9, 2018

My final word.... good job... Anyone that bans candy canes at Christmas.... needs a break.

redleghunter · Dec 9, 2018

JacksBratt said:
My final word.... good job... Anyone that bans candy canes at Christmas.... needs a break.

Foxfyre · Dec 10, 2018

The topic of the pastor's sermon this morning was "Christmas is for Grinches", i.e. the angry, the disgruntled, those poor in spirit and full of resentment, angst, and generally mad at the world. Those who do their damndest to suck the fun, joy, hope, blessings out of pretty much everything. Certainly Advent and Christmas is about God who loved even those sorts enough to become one of us.

It sounds like that teacher is one of such grinches. I hope somebody somewhere can help her grow her heart a couple of sizes.

Zoii · Dec 10, 2018

Bobber said:
An elementary school principal in Nebraska was suspended for telling teachers not to have "J" shaped candy canes decorating the classroom. Reason? The "J" looks like Jesus! Do you think she went through all other candies to make sure there was nothing else that might offend?

https://nypost.com/2018/12/07/principal-bans-candy-canes-says-j-shape-stands-for-jesus-report/

Usually these things are hoaxes that are quickly snapped up by the FOX (AKA never let facts get in the way of a sensational story)

On this occasion though, I am surprised to find that all fact checkers confirm the story.

Bobber · Dec 10, 2018

Maybe if the kids promised to always hold two candy canes straight up to make a heart the Principal would be OK with that?

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