There is also Anselm's Ontological argument, which has been modified. It too is a valid logical argument. Certainly, children are told to come to the wrong source for their gifts, they are encouraged to right behavior throughout the year for the wrong reasons, and they are taught to love material things rather than, and more than, God. This brings to thought another End Times Scripture. “But understand this, that in the last days will come perilous times of great stress and trouble, hard to deal with and hard to bear. For people will be lovers of self and utterly self-centered, lovers of money and aroused by an inordinate greedy desire for wealth … They will be lovers of sensual pleasures and vain amusements, more than and rather than, lovers of God.” (2 Timothy 3:1, 2, 4 AMPC: Amplified Bible, Classic Edition). In response to your comment, I’m going to agree with you that of course the Lord would not want to take away any celebrations that He commands us to keep. These 7 feasts that you’re referring to are not the holidays that this article is talking about. These are the feasts days that pointed to Jesus. Phillips, Glasgow (2007). The Royal Nonesuch: Or, What Will I Do When I Grow Up?. Grove Press. p.14. ISBN 9781555847203. You can talk about (and thanks to flourishing families for this idea) how some people have different beliefs and we can respect their beliefs without joining with them in their beliefs.

I actually don’t have any disgust for your fictitious god, and why should I? That would be like saying if I had disgust for Voldemort it would prove he was real. Can you see how illogical your statement is? I strongly suspect you don’t, being as you clearly don’t understand logic, and what that is. If you did, you’d understand why using logic and reason sees no evidence for any deity. To most Christians, it all seemed relevant that an occasion to honor Nicholas’ generosity would clash with the birth of Jesus Christ, the best gift yet brought to this world. Taking advantage of their natural trust as a young child tells them that you can’t be counted on, to tell the truth. What’s more, they learn a great deal about deception and just how far you will go to deceive them. It betrays your integrity and does not reflect the person and character of Christ.Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

The film can be found on the South Park The Hits: Volume 1 DVD. Short clips of both films are used in the original version of the series' theme song. I’ve done some personal work to stop myself from using negating talk like, “Don’t cry,” “It’s not that bad,” and “Calm down.” Even though it may make me uncomfortable to see them cry or be angry, it’s important to me that they learn to identify and accept their feelings. How else will they learn to be authentic with themselves and others? Next up, Christmas is, theoretically, a celebration of Jesus' birth, which, by the only account (christian bible) did not occur in December no matter what calendar is used.You can receive Christ right now by faith through prayer. Praying is simply talking to God. God knows your heart and is not so concerned with your words as He is with the attitude of your heart. Here’s a suggested prayer: First of all the name is Santa Claus no E at the end. I see no standoff. The two mesh very well in my home. Both are real people at the core of it. Using the secular trappings of Santa Claus does not negate that I worship Christ. I know of no one who worships Santa. My belief is summed up in one of my favorite decorations that I place first each year. It is a small figurine of Santa kneeling before the baby Jesus. Everything bows before my Lord. At this time of year, one topic of conversation keeps popping up again and again amongst parents. How does your family celebrate Christmas? Elf on the shelf? Advent activities and chocolate? Do you play Santa? The options for how we celebrate Christmas with our children are ever-expanding. As Christmas approaches, social media is full of beautifully decorated trees, elves on shelves and advent displays. As a Christian mother, celebrating the Christmas season is something that is important to me. I want my children to learn about the birth of our Saviour, and I want them to associate the birth of Jesus with a wonderful celebration. The big thing weighing on my mind this year is Santa. In the secular world, to deny your children Santa is to deny them the magical, wondrous Christmas experience they deserve. Some parents like to go all out, fake phone calls from Santa (there’s an app), letters to the North Pole, and mountains of presents. a b Roberts, Michael. "The South Park Anniversary: The First Trey Parker-Matt Stone Interview". Westword. Archived from the original on 25 August 2017 . Retrieved 25 March 2014.

They ask: what is the harm in enjoying and spreading a little magic during Christmas time? The historical figure of Saint Nicholas is well-documented, and the legend of his counterpart Santa Claus is rooted in the spirit of love and giving, after all. Unfortunately, with the exception of the “naughty or nice” aspect, the Santa question does not lend itself to a hard and fast rule. Some will feel that there is enough of a problem to warrant a ban. Others will decide that as long as they handle it wisely, Santa can play a small role in their Christmas. Both can be wise decisions. Christians have the freedom to make their own choices and follow their own consciences, as Paul describes in places like Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 10. How should we respond as Christian parents? Is Santa a worldly lie and dangerous affront to the gospel that absolutely must be stamped out? Or is it a harmless piece of make-believe that can live alongside the celebration of Jesus birth? Naughty or Nice? Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to You and ask You to come in as my Saviour and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Bring peace to my world this Christmas. Make me the kind of person You want me to be. Amen However, here is an even deeper look into the evolution of modern day holidays that have all evolved from paganism.

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My 6-year-old, a very literal and possibly on-the-spectrum child had been asking a lot of questions about Santa. Some of them were very direct and pointed. There was no skirting around them. I decided the jig was up. The way I told my son was to tell him I was ready to answer any questions he had about Santa. So when he asked, I answered honestly, every time. He took it really well, seemed relieved even. This conceals the example of generosity. Not even Santa is generous. He is not giving freely out of his own kindness.

Additionally, all their self-focus leaves little room for considering how they might give generously to others. If they have not freely received, why freely and abundantly give? How To Tell Your Child Santa Isn’t Real Furthermore, the first appearance of Jesus Christ was prophesied in the Old Testament nearly 1500 years before by numerous authors and on various dates.

So, the real false-hood is by the very people who want to keep "christ in christmas". The holiday was observed (but not so-named) by a multitude of unchristian tribes and religions long before 0000 BCE/CE I also told him about the real St Nicholas, a Christian who lived a long time ago in a country far away. I gave him a brief overview of how this man wanted to help the poor, who had no presents on Christmas. My son asked why we give gifts at Christmas. I told him it is because we are celebrating Jesus coming to earth and being born and when someone has a new baby, you give them gifts.