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Title: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 09:08:07 AM
We spent a good part of the weekend making the house look bee-you-tea-full!!

I enjoy Christmas decorations and music and we usually get stuff up early/mid November.....we are behind this year.

To those that dislike our approach we adhere to a single creed which goes like this.......meh.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: 10pints on November 30, 2015, 09:10:32 AM
Cue 10 pages of religious / metaphysical debate....
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 09:11:59 AM
Cue 10 pages of religious / metaphysical debate....

LOL, hope not!
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Nails on November 30, 2015, 09:13:23 AM
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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 09:19:08 AM
Anybody put a tree, wreath, lights, inflatables?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: njflex on November 30, 2015, 09:21:11 AM
Anybody put a tree, wreath, lights, inflatables?
REAL TREE EVERY YEAR,ASSORTED LIGHTED CHARACTERS,LIGHTS IN BUSHES..INSIDE USUAL ,,STOCKINGS FOR 5..
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Henda on November 30, 2015, 09:21:20 AM
Wor lass put them up a few weeks ago, couldn't be bothered to help so she struggled with the ceiling ones and for about a week they'd randomly fall but she seems to have it in order now
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: King Shizzo on November 30, 2015, 09:43:20 AM
MOS, as a devout Christian, do you feel that religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, have largely lost its way from its intended purpose?

I doubt that the church would have envisioned, bunnies, eggs, Santa, elves, reindeer, snowmen etc......would have essentially overshadowed the most important events in Christ's life.

What are your thoughts about the evolution of two of the most sacred Christian holidays?

Are you disappointed that children identify with the Easter Bunny and Santa more than Christ?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: liberty on November 30, 2015, 09:45:45 AM
I got the type of neighbors who start decorating for Christmas the day after Labor Day  ::)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on November 30, 2015, 09:48:28 AM
I put up a metal pole.  Next week I'll have family over so we can air out our grievances
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Powerlift66 on November 30, 2015, 09:48:48 AM
Went out FRI AM, got the tree. Wife and daughters spent most of FRI decorating it and the house.
I watched the afternoon Bruins/Rangers game and drank some beer.

So I guess I helped. (Drove truck, picked up tree, carried it in, placed in stand).. DONE...  ;)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: ritch on November 30, 2015, 09:50:21 AM
"Decorating" is for gays.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: TheShape. on November 30, 2015, 10:04:01 AM
It still feels too soon, every year it comes too early.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 10:07:48 AM
MOS, as a devout Christian, do you feel that religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, have largely lost its way from its intended purpose?

I doubt that the church would have envisioned, bunnies, eggs, Santa, elves, reindeer, snowmen etc......would have essentially overshadowed the most important events in Christ's life.

What are your thoughts about the evolution of two of the most sacred Christian holidays?

Are you disappointed that children identify with the Easter Bunny and Santa more than Christ?

Nah, we put Christ first in our home and encourage others to do the same.

Santas and bunnies and all that is for small children and we have no problem because we don't worship that stuff....again, it's God first in our home.

Our home is decorated year round with items that celebrate Christ and scripture.  During the holidays we have some Santa, elves, snowmen and lights for the kiddos for some fun.

The world gonna world my friend and we can't stop it.  So we live out our faith year round and not once or twice a year.

Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Powerlift66 on November 30, 2015, 10:12:17 AM
"Decorating" is for gays.

LOL  :D
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 10:12:21 AM
"Decorating" is for gays.

Decorating for Christmas  IS  NOT   GAY.   >:(

 :D
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: pissant on November 30, 2015, 10:16:45 AM
i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: ritch on November 30, 2015, 10:19:02 AM
i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE

LOL!
Sounds a lot like my daily routine, lol...
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 10:21:33 AM
i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE

Merry Christmas??   ???
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: SF1900 on November 30, 2015, 10:26:54 AM
I don't get all the religious people bitching and moaning about stores taken down Christmas trees, snowflakes, or green and red decorations.

No where in the bible is Christmas associated with any of these symbols. Yet, people bitch and moan that a snowflake was removed from a starbucks coffee cup. Please show me in the bible where they talk about snowflakes and Christmas. Seems like religious people like to take a naturally occurring thing that is found in nature (snowflake/snow), believe they have a monopoly on it by associating it with Christmas, and try to convince themselves that snow/snowflakes is "theirs." Very strange.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Grape Ape on November 30, 2015, 10:29:31 AM
I don't get all the religious people bitching and moaning about stores taken down Christmas trees, snowflakes, or green and red decorations.


For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: King Shizzo on November 30, 2015, 10:38:09 AM
For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.
Which is why MOS's answer was a very reasonable one.

He definitely isnt a fanatic. I am not religious, but I can respect his beliefs and values. He is a good ambassador of the Christian faith.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: cart@@n on November 30, 2015, 10:40:30 AM
You can't,
It's xenofobic, racist and might offend the muslin conquerors.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: SF1900 on November 30, 2015, 10:51:09 AM
For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.

Private organizations can do whatever they want (as you know). If people don't like it, don't furnish their business. Its a companies right to remove a snowflake, just like its your right not to buy their coffee.

Not to mention that Starbucks CONTINUED to sell Christmas Items in their store! lol

You know, like this item with a snowman on it

(http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/8d/6f/8d6f0bab9f1f73dca04ab5ad3f068dda.png?itok=-CVrMMsl)

Or these gift card with the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS" and tree on it.

(https://www.starbucks.com/assets/c69803206c6e4a6799115aa89b7d6a8c.png)

(http://savingslifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Starbucks-Holiday-Gift-Card.png)

And Christmas ornaments to hang on your CHRISTMAS TREE

(http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod26/dw/image/v2/AAFV_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-starbucks-master-catalog/default/dw1664e329/images/upload_here/zulily_knockouts_Holiday_2015/advent_calendar_us_ko.jpg?sw=1200&sfrm=jpg)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Nails on November 30, 2015, 10:53:49 AM
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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Grape Ape on November 30, 2015, 11:11:16 AM
Private organizations can do whatever they want (as you know). If people don't like it, don't furnish their business. Its a companies right to remove a snowflake, just like its your right not to buy their coffee.

Not to mention that Starbucks CONTINUED to sell Christmas Items in their store! lol

You know, like this item with a snowman on it

(http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/8d/6f/8d6f0bab9f1f73dca04ab5ad3f068dda.png?itok=-CVrMMsl)

Or these gift card with the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS" and tree on it.

(https://www.starbucks.com/assets/c69803206c6e4a6799115aa89b7d6a8c.png)

(http://savingslifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Starbucks-Holiday-Gift-Card.png)

And Christmas ornaments to hang on your CHRISTMAS TREE

(http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod26/dw/image/v2/AAFV_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-starbucks-master-catalog/default/dw1664e329/images/upload_here/zulily_knockouts_Holiday_2015/advent_calendar_us_ko.jpg?sw=1200&sfrm=jpg)

Didn't follow the starbucks thing outside of knowing morons got upset about a plain red cup.

I did read the mall ones, and was annoyed the malls were abandoning the traditional Christmas set ups.  Lots of this stuff is for the kids.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 11:12:20 AM
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AHAHAHAHAHA!!!  A favorite of mine!! 

Chevy's freak out before this scene AHAHAHAHAH.....love it.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Nails on November 30, 2015, 11:27:47 AM
AHAHAHAHAHA!!!  A favorite of mine!! 

Chevy's freak out before this scene AHAHAHAHAH.....love it.

i own a couple set of glasses for the eggnog (white russians) cus of the movie



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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 12:37:41 PM
For 10 pints....Christmas is a pagan day. It has nothing  to do with Christ.
The bible tells Hebrews not to get caught up in these pagan days. Christmas in particular.  

December 25 is Nimrod's and Talmus day of birth.


Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Thespritz0 on November 30, 2015, 12:47:15 PM
Shizzo decorated already, I took a pic with my cell thru his window!!!
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Skeletor on November 30, 2015, 12:47:59 PM
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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 12:54:00 PM
For 10 pints....Christmas is a pagan day. It has nothing  to do with Christ.
The bible tells Hebrews not to get caught up in these pagan days. Christmas in particular.  

December 25 is Nimrod's and Talmus day of birth.




 :)  MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: wes on November 30, 2015, 01:04:36 PM
Bah Humbug!   :(
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: TuHolmes on November 30, 2015, 01:09:39 PM
Mom puts up her Living Room tree every Thanksgiving Day after dinner.

I travel a lot during the holidays so I don't put up anything.

I do plan on going to many Christmas parties though.  8)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 01:31:32 PM
:)  MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0)

It's a vain "holiday". There's nothing in the bible that says to celebrate it. In fact, It talks about the heathen (you)(it means foreigner) doing it. There are High Holy Days to be celebrated and Christmas is certainly not one of them. Rome nor anyone else has the authority to go around making Holy Days. The pope or Constintine or anyone didn't have that authority. 

It was to appease pagans and so called Christians, that's why that day was chosen. It's actually Nimrod and Talmus day of birth.
It's pagan. And until you can show me where in the bible it says to celebrate this day in this manner, it's not legit and never has been.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on November 30, 2015, 01:34:51 PM
MOS.  Let me ask you this.  Is Santa Claus Christian?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 02:17:55 PM
MOS.  Let me ask you this.  Is Santa Claus Christian?

No.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 02:20:20 PM


Jeremiah 10 King James Version (KJV)

10 Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:

2 Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.


This speaks for itself. It has nothing to do with Christ. This was done well before Christ was born. He hadn't even been born yet and you heathens were dealing with Christmas trees. The book of Jeremiah was written between 627 BE and 582 BC. That's 600 years before Christ was even born and they were dealing with Christmas Trees.

LOLOLOLOLOL. Stop this nonsense. If you want to celebrate it fine. But don't connect it to Christ's birth. Christ was born around passover which is in the spring.

Luke 2 41-42

41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.



Shalom



Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 02:21:53 PM
It's a vain "holiday". There's nothing in the bible that says to celebrate it. In fact, It talks about the heathen (you)(it means foreigner) doing it. There are High Holy Days to be celebrated and Christmas is certainly not one of them. Rome nor anyone else has the authority to go around making Holy Days. The pope or Constintine or anyone didn't have that authority.  

It was to appease pagans and so called Christians, that's why that day was chosen. It's actually Nimrod and Talmus day of birth.
It's pagan. And until you can show me where in the bible it says to celebrate this day in this manner, it's not legit and never has been.

It's interesting you refer to me as a "heathen" and include within your reply a "so called Christian" reference.

Is this how you view me?

Don't want to sidetrack this thread, but I thought I'd ask.  If it is then so be it.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 02:25:04 PM
STUDY THIS

Jeremiah 10 King James Version (KJV)

10 Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:

2 Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.


This speaks for itself. It has nothing to do with Christ. This was done well before Christ was born. He hadn't even been born yet and you heathens were dealing with Christmas trees. The book of Jeremiah was written between 627 BE and 582 BC. That's 600 years before Christ was even born and they were dealing with Christmas Trees.

LOLOLOLOLOL. Stop this nonsense. If you want to celebrate it fine. But don't connect it to Christ's birth. Christ was born around passover which is in the spring.

Luke 2 41-42

41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Shalom


I already have.  Not about Christmas trees....about wooden idols.  Muslims use this passage of scripture often.  They're incorrect as well.  I reference this in my link to the other thread.

Should probably take this to the religion board thread about Christmas I linked you to earlier.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Mr.1derful on November 30, 2015, 02:26:45 PM
MOS, as a devout Christian, do you feel that religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, have largely lost its way from its intended purpose?

I doubt that the church would have envisioned, bunnies, eggs, Santa, elves, reindeer, snowmen etc......would have essentially overshadowed the most important events in Christ's life.

What are your thoughts about the evolution of two of the most sacred Christian holidays?

Are you disappointed that children identify with the Easter Bunny and Santa more than Christ?

Considering Christmas and Easter have pagan origins, it does seem apt.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 02:27:48 PM
Considering Christmas and Easter have pagan origins, it does seem apt.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0)

I anticipated these replies so I created the other thread for discussion....thanks!!
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 02:29:24 PM
It's interesting you refer to me as a "heathen" and include within your reply a "so called Christian" reference.

Is this how you view me?

Don't want to sidetrack this thread, but I thought I'd ask.

A heathen is not what your European definition.  Meaning something bad. It means foreigner. So I'll use Heathen and Gentile. European "Christianity" is not of the Bible. It's a buffet. Meaning pick and chose what they want to follow. 95%  of Hebrews are stuck in this slave religion. Nearly all Europeans are stuck in this interpretation.  Which Is 100% false. I view you Man of Steel and Royalty as followers in Christian of a false doctrine.  I can speak on this because I was raised "Christian"  The bible is 100% correct the interpretation of Christians is not.  When you understand it as it is, you understand why it was changed. To hide alot.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Costanza on November 30, 2015, 02:35:01 PM
I put up a metal pole.  Next week I'll have family over so we can air out our grievances

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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 02:38:30 PM
I put up a metal pole.  Next week I'll have family over so we can air out our grievances

"I got some real problems with you people!"

Classic.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 02:40:20 PM
Nah, we put Christ first in our home and encourage others to do the same.

Santas and bunnies and all that is for small children and we have no problem because we don't worship that stuff....again, it's God first in our home.

Our home is decorated year round with items that celebrate Christ and scripture.  During the holidays we have some Santa, elves, snowmen and lights for the kiddos for some fun.

The world gonna world my friend and we can't stop it.  So we live out our faith year round and not once or twice a year


Dude, I was so much more bummed when I found out Santa wasn't real.

 :)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 02:41:13 PM
I already have.  Not about Christmas trees....about wooden idols.  Muslims use this passage of scripture often.  They're incorrect as well.  I reference this in my link to the other thread.

Should probably take this to the religion board thread about Christmas I linked you to earlier.

A Christmas tree is a wooden idol. It represents Nimrod.

“Nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from God that has dominated this world until now.

Nimrod married his own mother, whose name was Semiramis.

After Nimrod’s death, his so-called mother-wife, Semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the survival of Nimrod as a spirit being. She claimed a full-grown evergreen tree sprang overnight from a dead tree stump, which symbolized the springing forth unto new life of the dead Nimrod. On each anniversary of his birth, she claimed, Nimrod would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts upon it. December 25th, was the birthday of Nimrod. This is the real origin of the Christmas tree.”

It's a wooden idol. Always has been. Unfortunately, you don't have eyes to see or ears to hear. And you ignore the historical past of the tree.

The reason may have changed today,  but the bible and other historical documents state It's pagan riddled past. Just as King Solomon said, there's nothing new under the sun. We've been through this before. Everything is there, you just don't want to not celebrate it.  As I proved, Christ was born in the Spring, Nimrod on Dec. 25th.





Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 02:46:18 PM
For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.

As an avowed atheist, I 100% endorse this post. But trees, flakes, Santa - who the fuck is removing secular holiday symbols to protest religion? These are the real dummies here.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Thespritz0 on November 30, 2015, 02:50:50 PM

Jeremiah 10 King James Version (KJV)

10 Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:

2 Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.


This speaks for itself. It has nothing to do with Christ. This was done well before Christ was born. He hadn't even been born yet and you heathens were dealing with Christmas trees. The book of Jeremiah was written between 627 BE and 582 BC. That's 600 years before Christ was even born and they were dealing with Christmas Trees.

LOLOLOLOLOL. Stop this nonsense. If you want to celebrate it fine. But don't connect it to Christ's birth. Christ was born around passover which is in the spring.

Luke 2 41-42

41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.



Shalom




^^
SALAM...
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 02:53:19 PM
A Christmas tree is a wooden idol. It represents Nimrod.

“Nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from God that has dominated this world until now.

Nimrod married his own mother, whose name was Semiramis.

After Nimrod’s death, his so-called mother-wife, Semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the survival of Nimrod as a spirit being. She claimed a full-grown evergreen tree sprang overnight from a dead tree stump, which symbolized the springing forth unto new life of the dead Nimrod. On each anniversary of his birth, she claimed, Nimrod would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts upon it. December 25th, was the birthday of Nimrod. This is the real origin of the Christmas tree.”

It's a wooden idol. Always has been. Unfortunately, you don't have eyes to see or ears to hear. And you ignore the historical past of the tree.

The reason may have changed today,  but the bible and other historical documents state It's pagan riddled past. Just as King Solomon said, there's nothing new under the sun. We've been through this before. Everything is there, you just don't want to not celebrate it.  As I proved, Christ was born in the Spring, Nimrod on Dec. 25th.



How does he read our posts?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 02:54:26 PM
A Christmas tree is a wooden idol. It represents Nimrod.

“Nimrod started the great organized worldly apostasy from God that has dominated this world until now.

Nimrod married his own mother, whose name was Semiramis.

After Nimrod’s death, his so-called mother-wife, Semiramis, propagated the evil doctrine of the survival of Nimrod as a spirit being. She claimed a full-grown evergreen tree sprang overnight from a dead tree stump, which symbolized the springing forth unto new life of the dead Nimrod. On each anniversary of his birth, she claimed, Nimrod would visit the evergreen tree and leave gifts upon it. December 25th, was the birthday of Nimrod. This is the real origin of the Christmas tree.”

It's a wooden idol. Always has been. Unfortunately, you don't have eyes to see or ears to hear. And you ignore the historical past of the tree.

The reason may have changed today,  but the bible and other historical documents state It's pagan riddled past. Just as King Solomon said, there's nothing new under the sun. We've been through this before. Everything is there, you just don't want to not celebrate it.  As I proved, Christ was born in the Spring, Nimrod on Dec. 25th.

The only problem with your argument is that no one in the church worships Christmas trees or Nimrod.  The tree is not an idol....it's merely simple decor.

Asherah poles are also referenced in scripture in Jeremiah and are idols of wood harvested from the trees in the forest for purposes of worship of the false God Asher/Ashur....it has nothing to do with Christmas trees.  Your interpretation is a false hermaneutic and eisegeitcal interpretation of the text.   These scriptures were written hundreds of years before Christ, Christians, Christmas, etc....nothing to do with Christmas whatsoever.  Neither does Christmas relate to the winter solstace, the birth of Horus, Osiris or any mystery God of the mediterrenean or Egypt. 

It no longer holds any pagan influence except for those that persist in forcing it's origins upon it.....which were changed for Christ's glory....to eliminate the idolatry.  

Pagan traditions have been subverted by the church and Dec 25th used to celebrate the birth of our God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  This is the ultimate slap in the face for those who oppose Jesus Christ.  

You know what other symbol of pain, suffering and death has been forever changed for Jesus Christ's glory?  The cross of crucifixion.  And it's origins also had nothing to do with Christ, Christianity or the church.

As I noted in my previous reply, we don't know the exact date of Christ's birth.  Some say the Spring and some the Fall.   Regardless, live for him daily and join the time of worship on the 25th.  

If you prefer to continue to align the 25th with an antiquated pagan celebration and ideology then so be it....that's your choice.  The rest of Christ's body of believers will lift him up and worship him....that's the point friend.  


Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 03:01:56 PM
The only problem with your argument is that no one in church worships Christmas trees or Nimrod.  The tree is not an idol....it's merely simple decor now.

It no longer holds any pagan influence except for those that persist in forcing it's origins upon it.....which were changed for Christ's glory....to eliminate the idolatry.  

Pagan traditions have been subverted by the church and Dec 25th used to celebrate the birth of our God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

As I noted in my previous reply, we don't know the exact date of Christ's birth.  Some say the Spring and some the Fall.   Regardless, live for him daily and join the time of worship on the 25th.  

If you prefer to continue to align the 25th with an antiquated pagan celebration then so be it....that's your choice.  The rest of Christ's body of believers will lift him up and worship him....that's the point friend.  



If only you had eyes to see and ears to hear, my friend.

Honest question: If you find out the afterlife is precisely what Wiggs claims, like an inner city DMV filled with "urban" biblical heroes and whatnot, would you ask Black Jesus if you could relocate?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 03:03:52 PM
How does he read our posts?

Spiritual eyes and ears
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 03:05:20 PM
If only you had eyes to see and ears to hear, my friend.

Honest question: If you find out the afterlife is precisely what Wiggs claims, like an inner city DMV, where all the biblical heroes are, in fact, "urban" ... would you ask Black Jesus if you could relocate?

In short, I can't wait to be with my God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!

Whatever human form Jesus Christ has taken is fine with me.  I care nothing about his race, skin color, etc.....red, brown, black, green matters not to me. 

I care about his sacrifice on Calvary's cross and fulfilling his command to bring others to an understanding of the good news of the gospel.   ;)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Set It Up on November 30, 2015, 03:07:09 PM
bad news fantasy players

we end up worm food or ashes

carry on

I heard Jeebus is on the IR this week and god has been replaced at qb
make your picks carefully
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 03:09:31 PM
Spiritual eyes and ears

Wiggs, do you truly know my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?  I come to you with a love grounded in Christ....a simple man humbled by Jesus.

Give your life to him and him alone.  His grace is sufficient and his wrath and judgment are without question.  

It's the Holy Spirit that fills me, sanctifies me and guides me in the pursuit of performing works that bring out good fruit for his kingdom.

I love you man and I pray that you consider the gospel message.  I don't want to you see eternally separated from him in hell.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=585299.0 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=585299.0)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Set It Up on November 30, 2015, 03:10:32 PM
Wiggs

it seems youve been shipped to the practice roster  :( :-\
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 03:15:34 PM
In short, I can't wait to be with my God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!

Whatever human form Jesus Christ has taken is fine with me.  I care nothing about his race, skin color, etc.....red, brown, black, green matters not to me.  

I care about his sacrifice on Calvary's cross and fulfilling his command to bring others to an understanding of the good news of the gospel.   ;)

... 'cause it sounds SUPER shitty, dude. You're gonna spend all eternity listening to these souls browbeating you over your heavenly "privilege" and shit. Just on and on and on ... for infinity, really.

Think Black Jesus's gonna intervene? Likely just as pissed as they are. Probably be "Amen"ing their neverending gripes - you see how they do here.

Have you even considered hell? By comparison, I mean, how f'n bad can it be?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 03:17:32 PM
Wiggs, do you truly know my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?  I come to you with a love grounded in Christ....a simple man humbled by Jesus.

Give your life to him and him alone.  His grace is sufficient and his wrath and judgment are without question.  

It's the Holy Spirit that fills me, sanctifies me and guides me in the pursuit of performing works that bring out good fruit for his kingdom.

I love you man and I pray that you consider the gospel message.  I don't want to you see eternally separated from him in hell.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=585299.0 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=585299.0)

His eyes won't see, brother. His shit is ENITERELY race-based, true or (FAR more likely) not.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Lustral on November 30, 2015, 03:22:06 PM
For 10 pints....Christmas is a pagan day. It has nothing  to do with Christ.
The bible tells Hebrews not to get caught up in these pagan days. Christmas in particular.  

December 25 is Nimrod's and Talmus day of birth.




Oddly close to the winter solstace. On which it is based.

Who cares, everything in the bible is madeup fantasy and most of the dates in Christian calendar were made to adopt Pagan rituals.

Anyway, the longer i can avoid the house being decorated,the better. I use neutral words as I won't be decorating and I hate Christmas. Meeting with family is cool but whole spending money on presents and the non stop ads are a ball ache. If I want to get my son, my partner etc a present i get them one when i see something they'd like and don't expect it.

Also anywhere that says happy holidays i would boycott out of principle. Say happy Christmas while selling this bullshit or don't benefit off a religious holiday and make it secular.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 03:28:39 PM
Oddly close to the winter solstace. On which it is based.

Who cares, everything in the bible is madeup fantasy and most of the dates in Christian calendar were made to adopt Pagan rituals.

Anyway, the longer i can avoid the house being decorated,the better. I use neutral words as I won't be decorating and I hate Christmas. Meeting with family is cool but whole spending money on presents and the non stop ads are a ball ache. If I want to get my son, my partner etc a present i get them one when i see something they'd like and don't expect it.

Also anywhere that says happy holidays i would boycott out of principle. Say happy Christmas while selling this bullshit or don't benefit off a religious holiday and make it secular.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 03:31:25 PM
Oddly close to the winter solstace. On which it is based.

Who cares, everything in the bible is madeup fantasy and most of the dates in Christian calendar were made to adopt Pagan rituals.

Anyway, the longer i can avoid the house being decorated,the better. I use neutral words as I won't be decorating and I hate Christmas. Meeting with family is cool but whole spending money on presents and the non stop ads are a ball ache. If I want to get my son, my partner etc a present i get them one when i see something they'd like and don't expect it.

Also anywhere that says happy holidays i would boycott out of principle. Say happy Christmas while selling this bullshit or don't benefit off a religious holiday and make it secular.

Nice, excellent point.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 03:36:14 PM
... 'cause it sounds SUPER shitty, dude. You're gonna spend all eternity listening to these souls browbeating you over your heavenly "privilege" and shit. Just on and on and on ... for infinity, really.

Think Black Jesus's gonna intervene? Likely just as pissed as they are. Probably be "Amen"ing their neverending gripes - you see how they do here.

Have you even considered hell? By comparison, I mean, how f'n bad can it be?


How bad could hell be?  Maybe it's a party?  All the cool kids are gonna be there!  :D

No.

Hell won't be a party, but unfortunately many, many cool kids from this world will be there.

Imagine every thought, sensation and act of goodness, happiness, hope, peace, joy, acceptance, kindness, grace, mercy, light and love forever removed from your existence never ever to return.  

See every quality we enjoy in this life is a direct reflection of God...those qualities are a glimpse of an eternity with him and void sin and death and disease.  

When an unbelieving soul begins an eternity in hell every attribute of God is removed from his existence....every   single   one.  What's left is hell that includes everything else not of God and of our own making.  

An eternity of existence without any of his qualities....it's nowhere I want to be.  Don't want that for you either my friend.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 03:47:02 PM
How bad could hell be?  Maybe it's a party?  All the cool kids are gonna be there!  :D

No.

Hell won't be a party, but unfortunately many, many cool kids from this world will be there.

Imagine every thought, sensation and act of goodness, happiness, hope, peace, joy, acceptance, kindness, grace, mercy, light and love forever removed from your existence never ever to return.  

See every quality we enjoy in this life is a direct reflection of God...those qualities are a glimpse of an eternity with him and void sin and death and disease.  

When an unbelieving soul begins an eternity in hell every attribute of God is removed from his existence....every   single   one.  What's left is hell that includes everything else not of God and of our own making.  

An eternity of existence without any of his qualities....it's nowhere I want to be.  Don't want that for you either my friend.

Sounds bad, I can see why it's not as popular.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 03:58:42 PM
Wiggs, do you truly know my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?  I come to you with a love grounded in Christ....a simple man humbled by Jesus.

Give your life to him and him alone.  His grace is sufficient and his wrath and judgment are without question.  

It's the Holy Spirit that fills me, sanctifies me and guides me in the pursuit of performing works that bring out good fruit for his kingdom.

I love you man and I pray that you consider the gospel message.  I don't want to you see eternally separated from him in hell.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=585299.0 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=585299.0)


Are you out of your non-cotton pickin' mind?

You christians refuse to open your Bibles and read what's in them are going to have many issues.
You eat pork and other unclean foods
You made Christ white
You changed his name
You changed the color of the Hebrews
You celebrate pagan Holidays
You think you're going to heaven when the bible says the Kingdom is coming here (Thy Kingdom come)
You say the law is done away with when SIN is transgression of the law
You acknowledge the Edomites as the chosen vs. actual people
You believe in a rapture that's not in the bible




This is just for starters...You all, white AND black christians have a day of reckoning coming soon and you're going to be running to us (Hebrews that are conscious) for help.  Your heart is in the right place but you are lost and confused. There will be a time assuming you're still alive ("Lord willing") that you'll come to an understanding. Shalom

Remember this post...
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Lustral on November 30, 2015, 04:01:54 PM
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=587624.0

Why did you link to me what i already know? We have a temple here in Newgrange set up so the inner chamber lights up on December 21st when sun rises.... and it predates pyramids by 1000 years.

I think some theologians believe Jesus was born in February, like me  ;D, but this is all an aside. I would say even if I were religious Christmas is tainted for me. I don't have my son Christmas morning because of the great legal system we have for seperated fathers and i do not like the whole bullshit of one emotion or event being given a date. See your family at Thanksgiving and be romantic on Valentine's day and buy a present at Christmas. Fuck that.

I bought my gf a present a couple months ago cos she was speaking  about how much she wanted it blah blah and i had had a good week money wise so why not. I lied and said i was getting milk and got it. Meant much more than if i had hoarded it til Christmas or her birthday (annoyingly close to Christmas) when my work/income normally takes a dive.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Lustral on November 30, 2015, 04:03:26 PM

Are you out of your non-cotton pickin' mind?

You christians refuse to open your Bibles and read what's in them are going to have many issues.
You eat pork and other unclean foods
You made Christ white
You changed his name
You changed the color of the Hebrews
You celebrate pagan Holidays
You think you're going to heaven when the bible says the Kingdom is coming here (Thy Kingdom come)
You say the law is done away with when SIN is transgression of the law
You acknowledge the Edomites as the chosen vs. actual people
You believe in a rapture that's not in the bible




This is just for starters...You all, white AND black christians have a day of reckoning coming soon and you're going to be running to us (Hebrews that are conscious) for help.  

Remember this post...

Yeah i will read it aloud and laugh the day you die after being sodomised by a bull on a pilgrimmage to some fantasy Hebrew land.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Skeletor on November 30, 2015, 04:03:55 PM

Are you out of your non-cotton pickin' mind?

You christians refuse to open your Bibles and read what's in them are going to have many issues.
You eat pork and other unclean foods
You made Christ white
You changed his name
You changed the color of the Hebrews
You celebrate pagan Holidays
You think you're going to heaven when the bible says the Kingdom is coming here (Thy Kingdom come)
You say the law is done away with when SIN is transgression of the law
You acknowledge the Edomites as the chosen vs. actual people
You believe in a rapture that's not in the bible




This is just for starters...You all, white AND black christians have a day of reckoning coming soon and you're going to be running to us (Hebrews that are conscious) for help.  

Remember this post...

Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 04:05:06 PM


That negro is a confused Christian.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 04:05:16 PM

Are you out of your non-cotton pickin' mind?

You christians refuse to open your Bibles and read what's in them are going to have many issues.
You eat pork and other unclean foods
You made Christ white
You changed his name
You changed the color of the Hebrews
You celebrate pagan Holidays
You think you're going to heaven when the bible says the Kingdom is coming here (Thy Kingdom come)
You say the law is done away with when SIN is transgression of the law
You acknowledge the Edomites as the chosen vs. actual people
You believe in a rapture that's not in the bible




This is just for starters...You all, white AND black christians have a day of reckoning coming soon and you're going to be running to us (Hebrews that are conscious) for help.  

Remember this post...

Can't envision ANY possible scenario where this could be true. This world, the next - nope, not a one.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: SF1900 on November 30, 2015, 04:08:16 PM
A lot of batshit crazy ideas and beliefs in this thread.  :D
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Lustral on November 30, 2015, 04:08:46 PM
Can't envision ANY possible scenario where this could be true.

Nope, not a one.

Wiggs is relying on a 2000 year old text BUT updating it according to HiS beliefs (yes i meant to piss you off capitalising his) and modifying and promoting it according to HIS (wiggs') interpretation based on a church/website/dream he had.

Might as well make up your own religion and stop bastardising the one you promote.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 04:09:10 PM
Can't envision ANY possible scenario where this could be true. This world, the next ...

Nope, not a one.

I know. It's called spiritually blind for a reason.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Wiggs on November 30, 2015, 04:14:00 PM
Wiggs is relying on a 2000 year old text BUT updating it according to HiS beliefs (yes i meant to piss you off capitalising his) and modifying and promoting it according to HIS (wiggs') interpretation based on a church/website/dream he had.

Might as well make up your own religion and stop bastardising the one you promote.

I'm not updating anything moron. I'm reinstating original understanding. 
It was changed to appease you pink booties. You're getting upset because it's being changed back.
It's part of the reason Rome took for themselves and changed it to fit their empire.

Christians are in for a rude awakening when things don't go as they think. lol...
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 04:19:22 PM

Are you out of your non-cotton pickin' mind?

You christians refuse to open your Bibles and read what's in them are going to have many issues.
You eat pork and other unclean foods
You made Christ white
You changed his name
You changed the color of the Hebrews
You celebrate pagan Holidays
You think you're going to heaven when the bible says the Kingdom is coming here (Thy Kingdom come)
You say the law is done away with when SIN is transgression of the law
You acknowledge the Edomites as the chosen vs. actual people
You believe in a rapture that's not in the bible




This is just for starters...You all, white AND black christians have a day of reckoning coming soon and you're going to be running to us (Hebrews that are conscious) for help.  Your heart is in the right place but you are lost and confused. There will be a time assuming you're still alive ("Lord willing") that you'll come to an understanding. Shalom

Remember this post...

No pork, interesting. OT fella. You uphold all of God's 613 laws or just the ones that allow you to judge others? Assuming if we check your history here, we won't find a single Sabbath post, correct?



Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Lustral on November 30, 2015, 04:28:02 PM
I'm not updating anything moron. I'm reinstating original understanding. 
It was changed to appease you pink booties. You're getting upset because it's being changed back.
It's part of the reason Rome took for themselves and changed it to fit their empire.

Christians are in for a rude awakening when things don't go as they think. lol...

The rudest awakening Christians will get is when they die and there is nothing. Remember before you were born? No? Exactly. Soon as you die that is all there is. Same for Hitler, Pol Pot, Mother Theresa, you and I.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 04:31:26 PM
The rudest awakening Christians will get is when they die and there is nothing. Remember before you were born? No? Exactly. Soon as you die that is all there is. Same for Hitler, Pol Pot, Mother Theresa, you and I.

No awakenings for anyone, dead is done. No life after death, just death after life.

Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 04:44:14 PM
Private organizations can do whatever they want (as you know). If people don't like it, don't furnish their business. Its a companies right to remove a snowflake, just like its your right not to buy their coffee.

Not to mention that Starbucks CONTINUED to sell Christmas Items in their store! lol


Cool, because I'm gonna allow smoking in the bar I open. Also, no fags, minorities (maybe Mexians), or ugly chicks, but I'll have one of those "We reserve the right" signs for them.

Gonna be great, stop by.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Tapeworm on November 30, 2015, 04:51:44 PM
No, I'm a true grinch.  It's a 100 degrees.  Never feels like Christmas to me.

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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Lustral on November 30, 2015, 04:55:40 PM
No awakenings for anyone, dead is done. No life after death, just death after life.

Merry Christmas!

More reason to be a good person now and leave a legacy rather than be a judgmental prick and hope you will be rewarded after you die.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: SF1900 on November 30, 2015, 05:15:41 PM
Cool, because I'm gonna allow smoking in the bar I open. Also, no fags, minorities (maybe Mexians), or ugly chicks, but I'll have one of those "We reserve the right" signs for them.

Gonna be great, stop by.

Dumb post of the year.

Ignored.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: lilhawk1 on November 30, 2015, 06:04:26 PM
Jesus wasn't born on December 25th, almost all biblical scholars agree on that.  The bible was never meant to be taken literally, or read as a history book.  Only religious fanatics do so, and this is where the problem lies.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on November 30, 2015, 08:08:17 PM
Dumb post of the year.

Ignored.

Wow, butthurt strong with ignorer.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: SF1900 on November 30, 2015, 08:16:07 PM
Jesus wasn't born on December 25th, almost all biblical scholars agree on that.  The bible was never meant to be taken literally, or read as a history book.  Only religious fanatics do so, and this is where the problem lies.

Religious people also seem to get bent out of a shape when a snowflake is removed from their coffee cup, even though the bible never mentions anything about snowflakes.  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Master Blaster on November 30, 2015, 11:10:24 PM
Not a huge fan of decorating right after Thanksgiving, but the lady of the house insisted and I obliged with the first round of lights. I'll throw up some more in the next several weeks.  8)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: muscularny on November 30, 2015, 11:55:37 PM
Cue 10 pages of religious / metaphysical debate....
haha have any stock picks for me?
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on December 01, 2015, 06:06:48 AM
Why did you link to me what i already know? We have a temple here in Newgrange set up so the inner chamber lights up on December 21st when sun rises.... and it predates pyramids by 1000 years.

I think some theologians believe Jesus was born in February, like me  ;D, but this is all an aside. I would say even if I were religious Christmas is tainted for me. I don't have my son Christmas morning because of the great legal system we have for seperated fathers and i do not like the whole bullshit of one emotion or event being given a date. See your family at Thanksgiving and be romantic on Valentine's day and buy a present at Christmas. Fuck that.

I bought my gf a present a couple months ago cos she was speaking  about how much she wanted it blah blah and i had had a good week money wise so why not. I lied and said i was getting milk and got it. Meant much more than if i had hoarded it til Christmas or her birthday (annoyingly close to Christmas) when my work/income normally takes a dive.

In case you wanted to discuss is all.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on December 01, 2015, 07:41:26 AM
Are you out of your non-cotton pickin' mind?

Yes, sometimes I am LOL.

You christians refuse to open your Bibles and read what's in them are going to have many issues.

Many Christians don’t read their bibles this is true.  I don’t happen to be one of those Christians.

You eat pork and other unclean foods

Yes I do.  And I answered you on this awhile back:

Here we have the notion of clean and unclean foods in relation to the new covenant.  

The early Israelites were called by God to be holy or “set apart” from the pagan nations around them and they adhered to law and practices that made that distinction more evident.   Folks often say, “why is it a sin to eat lobster?”   It’s not that the lobster is bad or unclean in and of itself, but the Israelites were set apart and did not blur the lines in all aspects of their lives.   They ate fish because fish were animals meant only for water and  did not have mixed physical characteristics like shellfish/lobsters do.  Lobsters can survive in and out of water and have a mix of features designed for land and water so they were temporarily deemed “unclean” for purposes of maintaining the idea of distinction while the nation of Israel developed.  Man then began to include other cultural concepts that indicated distinctiveness such as cultural practices for hair and head coverings, but as Paul mentions in these passages of scripture we are to “judge for ourselves” the appropriateness of these customs.  

It was Christ that told the Pharisees:

Mark 7:15
15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.


 Of course there are some that will say the passage focuses on eating food with unwashed hands versus eating food with the customary washed hands.   Further Christ was condemning Pharisetical traditions that they tended to place above God’s law.  In my opinion, he addressed both the concept of placing “customs and traditions” ahead of his law (as Paul noted in his passage about headship) while at the same time indicating that eating an animal of mixed characteristics does not defile a person or then break a law….it’s sin that defiles man.  Ultimately Christ came to fulfill the law and become the curse for the law so that man can be made righteous.

Still we can further consider Peter's vision in Acts in which God deemed animals clean for eating:

Acts 10:9-16
9 On the next day, as they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray. 10 But he became hungry and was desiring to eat; but while they were making preparations, he fell into a trance; 11 and he *saw the sky opened up, and an object like a great sheet coming down, lowered by four corners to the ground, 12 and there were in it all kinds of four-footed animals and crawling creatures of the earth and birds of the air. 13 A voice came to him, “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” 14 But Peter said, “By no means, Lord, for I have never eaten anything [g]unholy and unclean.” 15 Again a voice came to him a second time, “What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy.” 16 This happened three times, and immediately the object was taken up into the sky.


You made Christ white

No, I actually don’t hold to the soft, effeminate, beautiful, blue-eyed (or light-eyed), white-skinned, long-flowing and light-brown haired Jesus as depicted by European artists (ex: Italian Renaissance painters).

Jesus Christ most likely had a combination of darkish brown or ruddy (reddish) colored skin with a typical beard and moustache for men in that region in that period.  He was most likely rougher in appearance given his profession and did not have gorgeous flowing, straight hair.  Long hair was considered abomination in that culture....a mixing of male and female characteristics that defy the headship of God as established in scripture.

Further, as scripture states, Christ’s appearance would not have made him standout.  He was a common man in that region…..not a beautiful man that would’ve drawn attention.

You changed his name

God has many names.  “I AM” being one of the most predominant.

God is referred to as Yah, Yeshua, Yahsua and other such renderings.  We also see the tetragrammaton "YHWH" for Jehovah or Yahweh.  In the greek NT the word Jesus (can't write the greek) begins with an “I” and the name Jesus was transliterated from the English pronouncement of that greek.

I have prayed to my Lord and Savior and referred to him as Jesus and Yeshua.  I know the Hebrew Israelities often say his name is “Yah, the Most High”.

Again, God has many names in scripture.

You changed the color of the Hebrews

Actually, you changed the color of the Hebrews to “all black”.   I already acknowledge that the Hebrews were not white.  They were brown, black and reddish people primarily.

We have plenty of Egyptian artifacts depicting these folks as black, brown, reddish, lighter brown, etc.

You celebrate pagan Holidays

Actually pagans celebrate pagan holidays, but we discussed that already above, but here it is again:

The only problem with your argument is that no one in the church worships Christmas trees or Nimrod.  The tree is not an idol....it's merely simple decor.

Asherah poles are also referenced in scripture in Jeremiah and are idols of wood harvested from the trees in the forest for purposes of worship of the false God Asher/Ashur....it has nothing to do with Christmas trees.  Your interpretation is a false hermaneutic and eisegeitcal interpretation of the text.   These scriptures were written hundreds of years before Christ, Christians, Christmas, etc....nothing to do with Christmas whatsoever.  Neither does Christmas relate to the winter solstace, the birth of Horus, Osiris or any mystery God of the mediterranean or Egypt.  

It no longer holds any pagan influence except for those that persist in forcing it's origins upon it.....which were changed for Christ's glory....to eliminate the idolatry.  

Pagan traditions have been subverted by the church and Dec 25th used to celebrate the birth of our God, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  This is the ultimate slap in the face for those who oppose Jesus Christ.  

You know what other symbol of pain, suffering and death has been forever changed for Jesus Christ's glory?  The cross of crucifixion.  And it's origins also had nothing to do with Christ, Christianity or the church.

As I noted in my previous reply, we don't know the exact date of Christ's birth.  Some say the Spring and some the Fall.   Regardless, live for him daily and join the time of worship on the 25th.  

If you prefer to continue to align the 25th with an antiquated pagan celebration and ideology then so be it....that's your choice.  The rest of Christ's body of believers will lift him up and worship him....that's the point friend.  

Further, we started this discussion on Monday.  Monday is derived from the pagan "Moon-day" and both you, me and church recognize Monday (that is derived from pagan traditions) yet the church, Christ and scripture remains undefiled.  The pagan tradition no longer has any influence or authority over the topic.....praise God!!


You think you're going to heaven when the bible says the Kingdom is coming here (Thy Kingdom come)

Actually, we’re going to exist on God’s new earth that he will create and establish.  He will destroy the current earth and heavens.  God’s new earth will be a new “heaven”.  Currently God dwells in his heaven which transcends our physical universe.   Our eternity won’t be an existence in his current heaven.

You say the law is done away with when SIN is transgression of the law

Actually, I abide by what scripture says and have addressed this before briefly.

Sin is as an offense against God.  God is just, the law is God and the law is just.  We break his law defiantly and offend him (or sin).  

Believers in Christ are saved by grace through faith in Christ and thereby deemed righteous and justified before the throne of God.  We are saved from God’s wrath and are sanctified by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and subject to his will for our lives.  We forgo of our individual will and align ourselves with his will.   That process of sanctification does not remove our sinful tendencies, but it’s also not a license to sin.  As believers in Christ we adopt a repentant heart and completely turn away from our sin as best we are able.   It’s the Holy Spirit that guides our future walk with our Savior in Christ and helps us to live as the salt and light for the world.  Though we may stumble we are assured that we cannot be snatched from his hand.   A relationship with Christ is about a lifelong journey in which we do all we can to emulate him though we will not escape the trappings of sin until he returns to claim his church.  There is only one that ever existed in the person of Jesus Christ who was without sin.

The OT sacrificial and ceremonial laws have been done away with and a new convenant established.  The moral law is still in effect.  Paul’s letters affirm a clear reinstitution of all the 10 commandments….the Sabbath withstanding….discussed this previously as well:

Yes, the Sabbath is actually Saturday (the last day of the week where God rested).  Christ himself kept the Sabbath.  If it is good enough for Christ why isn’t it good enough for the church?  

It was the church of Rome that changed the weekly day of worship and fellowship from Saturday to Sunday and Reformed churches maintained this change.   Now, I can’t speak to the full history of the change (I’m sure it’s a google away), but I do know a change was made and I’ve seen no scripture that indicates that Sunday is the new Sabbath.  All I know is that Christ said that he is the Lord of the Sabbath and that we are to serve him.  The Sabbath is not an example of man-made, religious custom up for interpretation….it was a divine law to be kept for the Jews.  Christians worship on Sundays because Christ rose from the grave on Sunday.....hence the term "Resurrection Sunday".  Pagans may have worshipped a sun god and therefore "Sunday" was the pagan day of worship, but the Christian church didn't align with the pagans but again helped subvert pagan worship with the weekly celebration of Christ's Sunday resurrection.  

My church actually holds formal sevices on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sundays…..many churches are doing the same and I believe things are moving in the right direction.  Reformed churches do not hold to the Sabbath as this OT commandment was not renewed in NT scripture.

Now, I would also add that as followers of Christ we’re basically commanded to keep every day holy.  As Christ said, we should "hunger and thirst for righteousness".  A day of fellowship and worship is a time to come together and worship our Lord and Savior and fellowship with one another as a body of believers in Christ.   This commands naturally extends to the entirety of the week in that we are to extend fellowship with one another, worship the Lord our God, be that “salt and light” for the world and keep faithful and righteousness regardless of the day or hour.  


You acknowledge the Edomites as the chosen vs. actual people

Actually, I acknowledge the Israelites as the chosen people as stated in scripture.  God hated Esau; although Esau was not white.

The Israelites were not a clan of European-looking white folks.  They were dark-skinned men, women and children.....dark brown, light brown, tan, ruddish (reddy) and black.

Gentiles have been grafted into God’s plan of salvation due to his loving, enduring grace and mercy.

So many groups claim to be “the chosen people”….the BHI are just one of many and all are deadest they’re right.

You believe in a rapture that's not in the bible

I addressed this before with you as well and that is not my position:

The word “rapture” is not mentioned in scripture much like the word “trinity” is not mentioned.  Yet the demonstration of both is present in scripture.  Now, I am not a pre-tribulation rapture adherent.  I belief all followers of Christ will be subject to the great tribulation if they are alive at that time.  We will be joined with our Lord and "caught up with him in the clouds" upon his return after that period of tribulation is past.  There will be no sudden "vanishing of believers" or pre-tribulation rapture.  I've read the "Left Behind" series of books, but only because I sometimes enjoy fiction.


This is just for starters...You all, white AND black christians have a day of reckoning coming soon and you're going to be running to us (Hebrews that are conscious) for help.  Your heart is in the right place but you are lost and confused. There will be a time assuming you're still alive ("Lord willing") that you'll come to an understanding. Shalom

Remember this post...

I’m sorry Wiggs but your words don’t threaten me in the least and unfortunately you’re not my brother in Christ.  You’ve adopted a reimagining of scripture based upon racial hatred and self-serving idolatry.   I remember your “I’ll take on any priest or pastor” comments…..such hubris.  Believers boast in Christ not in themselves.  They also don’t curse people or threaten people or seek people destroyed.  Believers in Christ present his gospel message of grace and wrath.  They present the truth to win souls for his kingdom and his glory.

Thing is, I typically recognize when the Holy Spirit is in someone or not.   The fruits of that individual bear that undeniable indwelling and change of character.  Unfortunately what I see from you often does not align with Christ and that worries me…..I don’t recognize the Holy Spirit in you.    What I do see is that the BHI devote worship to whom they claim to be….the focus is you and not Christ.  That’s no teaching of Jesus Christ….that’s demonic in origin.

To be clear, I’m not at all worried about the theology of the BHI.  The Holy Spirit that is within me helps provide guidance and indicates when a doctrine is unsound or anti-Christ.   I’m not an expert on all things theology (it would arrogant of me to boast as such), but I know when I’m confronted with something that is not of Christ that the Spirit often shakes me and red flags arise within me.  This doctrine you support is all red flags in my spirit.  

Give your heart to Christ today.  I beg you to set aside the foolishness of men and surrender, humbly before God.   I believe you to be a good man with a heart desirous of truth and worship of God.  It pains me greatly to see good, kind-hearted people fall prey to these sorts of things.    Unfortunately there will be more and more of it.   I hate that it has come to do this, but I support Jesus Christ and spread his gospel and I don’t tremble at the words of men because of he who lives within me.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: The Ugly on December 01, 2015, 07:49:21 AM
Dude, how come those bottom quotes have your name on them instead of his? Those are his words.
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Yamcha on December 01, 2015, 08:14:26 AM
i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE

I masterbate to their wives masterbating to you.
Masterbate-ception.

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Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on December 02, 2015, 08:25:16 AM
Not a huge fan of decorating right after Thanksgiving, but the lady of the house insisted and I obliged with the first round of lights. I'll throw up some more in the next several weeks.  8)

Hey, when the lady insists it's best you make it happen!   ;)
Title: Re: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas?
Post by: Man of Steel on December 03, 2015, 11:41:44 AM
Dude, how come those bottom quotes have your name on them instead of his? Those are his words.

I copied and paste the wrong quotes around his text is all...I'll fix it.....thanks for the catch.