Is S-a-n-t-a a tool of S-a-t-a-n?

[espo35]

Years ago, I went to incredible lengths to convince my daughter that Santa was real- he knew if you were bad or good, he knew when you were sleeping, was virtually omni-present and could do many "magical" things, which defied logic.

I remember the look in her eyes when she found out it was all a sham. Her parents, the ones she trusted most in her life, had duped her.

Years later, I tried to tell her about God and I saw the same look in her eyes. Every Christmas, I remember this. It is my largest regret in life.

Each year, I am tempted, in lieu of Xmas decorations, to nail a Santa to a crucifix in my front yard. I'd be on every newscast in the country. People everywhere would be outraged. There would be death-threats.

Consider the irony.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Irony? Unless you're saying Santa is Christ then...

 

[Renji]

Santa is actually patterned after Saint Nicholas. But the essence of Santa Claus has been changed through time.

 

[espo35]

Irony? Unless you're saying Santa is Christ then...

To children, we make Santa out to be a god, do we not?

 

[Gjallarhorn]

To children, we make Santa out to be a god, do we not?

We? No. Did you? Yes.

 

[outhouse]

To children, we make Santa out to be a god, do we not?

No

 

[espo35]

We? No. Did you? Yes.

If we attribut god-like powers to a being, are we not making him a god?

 

[espo35]

We? No. Did you? Yes.

Do your children believe in Santa? Did you?

I did perpetuate a myth.

Society created it.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

If we attribut god-like powers to a being, are we not making him a god?

Again, you, not we. Not everyone lies to their children.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Santa is a lovely Christian tradition.

It has nothing to do with Christs death on the cross.
and should not be confused with that message.
Its own message of Christian love compassion and generosity.
seem lost in commercialism.

 

[outhouse]

to nail a Santa to a crucifix in my front yard.

pretty Sick right there


You possibly had a lack of proper comminucation in explaining what why where and how about santa so you think it would be cool to ruin others holidays due to your own problems

Thats wonderful [facepalm] now you want to be a santa nazi


Ever seen the cartoon the grinch???? it has some parables that might help you with heart sizes

 

[not nom]

I did perpetuate a myth.

Society created it.

like pilate washing his hands :cover:




(I kid, I kid)

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Do your children believe in Santa? Did you?

I did perpetuate a myth.

Society created it.

I have no children. I was blessed to be raised by Christian parents who knew not to (intentionally) lie to their children. It's a shame your children can't say the same for you.

 

[espo35]

Looks like I was right. Even suggesting nailing a fictional character to a cross seems to have wadded many panties in this forum.

I wonder how the Easter Bunny will react to the Zyklon B gas I have in store for HIS sorry arse!

Buahahahahaha!

 

[espo35]

I have no children. I was blessed to be raised by Christian parents who knew not to (intentionally) lie to their children. It's a shame your children can't say the same for you.

Too bad your parents raised you to be such an abrasive, little man.

 

[not nom]

Looks like I was right. Even suggesting nailing a fictional character to a cross seems to have wadded many panties in this forum.

well, it might offend people because of jesus. crucifying a sack of potatos would also offend people, so I don't think that's about santa.

think stoning or burning, or running santa over with a car? the only thing that could offend me about that is if you didn't put it on youtube. bonus points for screaming "YOU'RE NOT REAL!!!!" while doing it

 

[Gjallarhorn]

Too bad your parents raised you to be such an abrasive, little man.

...who will never intentionally lie to his children.

You're forgetting the best bits.

 

[espo35]

well, it might offend people because of jesus. crucifying a sack of potatos would also offend people, so I don't think that's about santa.

think stoning or burning, or running santa over with a car? the only thing that could offend me about that is if you didn't put it on youtube. bonus points for screaming "YOU'RE NOT REAL!!!!" while doing it

I see your point, but in addition to offending people via the Jesus correlation, it would also offend those who would have to deal with the notion that they are upset by the "death" of a fictional character.

The "why" of that hits some deep strings.

 

[espo35]

...who will never intentionally lie to his children.

You're forgetting the best bits.

Good for you then. I wish that I had considered the ramifications, so many years ago.
:yes:

 

[not nom]

I see your point, but in addition to offending people via the Jesus correlation, it would also offend those who would have to deal with the notion that they are upset by the "death" of a fictional character.

The "why" of that hits some deep strings.

yes, and that is why, for science, god and country, this needs to be done! before it's too late, or something :areyoucra

we have to kill santa before santa kills us all!