2013 War on Christmas

[morningstar2651]

From your link

" Although relatively abundant, the evidence for the Attic calendar is still patchy and often of contested interpretation. As it was obvious to ancient Athenians, no contemporary source set out to describe the system as a whole. Further, during the period in question the calendar underwent changes, not all perfectly understood. As such, any account given of it can only be a tentative reconstruction. Note that in this context the terms Athenian and Attic are largely interchangeable."

And?

 

[morningstar2651]

The white house is not occupied by God or the Easter Bunny. Obama does occupy it. So no other gods are in the card, unless you want to claim the black dogs are gods.

Are Christmas cards a form of Christian worship?

 

[essentialsaltes]

From your link

" Although relatively abundant, the evidence for the Attic calendar is still patchy and often of contested interpretation. As it was obvious to ancient Athenians, no contemporary source set out to describe the system as a whole. Further, during the period in question the calendar underwent changes, not all perfectly understood. As such, any account given of it can only be a tentative reconstruction. Note that in this context the terms Athenian and Attic are largely interchangeable."

This does not mean that Aphrodite didn't have a specific birthday. It only means that we do not know when the "4th of Mounychion" falls on our calendar.

 

[dad]

And?

That seems to indicate that it is not reliable for exact days. That means a birthday date.

 

[dad]

This does not mean that Aphrodite didn't have a specific birthday. It only means that we do not know when the "4th of Mounychion" falls on our calendar.

It means you do not know. Maybe ask her?

 

[dad]

Are Christmas cards a form of Christian worship?

If they have the gospel story of the birth of Christ, they would count for something.

 

[morningstar2651]

It means you do not know. Maybe ask her?

It's about the third day after the new moon in April or May. It was a lunar calendar where the first day of each month was the new moon, so the date fluctuates on the Gregorian calendar.

To the ancient Greeks, a birthday was celebrated monthly instead of annually.

I gave you what you requested - a Greek God's birthday...so why are you so disappointed? It's not like you're going to celebrate their birthday with me.

 

[morningstar2651]

If they have the gospel story of the birth of Christ, they would count for something.

Are you saying that the sending of a card is considered worship?

 

[dad]

Are you saying that the sending of a card is considered worship?

No. But in a way it can be like sending a bible, if it contains verses and the truth of the gospel. The Obama whitewashed white house card was nothing like that. It was devoid. Empty of all meaning of Christmas or Christ. Anti worship you might say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[dad]

It's about the third day after the new moon in April or May. It was a lunar calendar where the first day of each month was the new moon, so the date fluctuates on the Gregorian calendar.

OK, so there is a day that a demon was supposedly born.

For the birth of Christ, however, the calendar of man is set to the date as best we can manage!!! We also had the wise men, and apostles, and shepherds and priests, and others who knew Him.

Quite a contrast.

 

[ProudMomxmany]

Once again...there is no good evidence that Christ was born on 12/25...therefore it's probably smarter to stay away from the pagan celebrations...

 

[dad]

Once again...there is no good evidence that Christ was born on 12/25...therefore it's probably smarter to stay away from the pagan celebrations...

The you best avoid all nations, and all days of the year. Pagans and such used to rule and claim days.

 

[jmorin28]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! And blessing from the Christ Jesus to everyone alive!

 

[morningstar2651]

OK, so there is a day that a demon was supposedly born.

For the birth of Christ, however, the calendar of man is set to the date as best we can manage!!! We also had the wise men, and apostles, and shepherds and priests, and others who knew Him.

Quite a contrast.

Aphrodite and Eros aren't daimones, they are theoi Olympioi - Olympian gods.

The only contrast I see is that Jesus was 100% human and Aphrodite and Eros are 0% human.

 

[Saleena]

Pffft, taint got nuffin on Odin.

 

[morningstar2651]

The you best avoid all nations, and all days of the year. Pagans and such used to rule and claim days.

Like Sun's day, Moon's day, Tyr's day, Woden's day, Thor's day, Frigg's day, and Saturn's day?

What does the Bible have to say about observing days and consulting the stars?

Keep in mind that the three "wise men" are the three "magi" - they were magicians that used astrology.

 

[dad]

Aphrodite and Eros aren't daimones, they are theoi Olympioi - Olympian gods.

Tomatoe...tomato.

The only contrast I see is that Jesus was 100% human and Aphrodite and Eros are 0% human.

Then you can't see very far. OK.

 

[morningstar2651]

Tomatoe...tomato.

Angel...demon...God
tomato...tomatoe...tomate

I didn't realize you thought so little of Jesus to put him at the same level as an angel or daimon.

Then you can't see very far. OK.

Actually, I'm farsighted. I can even read the bottom line of the eye chart...it really annoys the eye doctor.

 

[dad]

Angel...demon...God
tomato...tomatoe...tomate

I didn't realize you thought so little of Jesus to put him at the same level as an angel or daimon.

There was no Jesus in the sentence I responded to. Now you are mixing apples with skunk weed.

 

[Saleena]

Yeah morningstar, Jesus is at least sour diesel or some high grade weed.