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I’ve never understood why an Atheist or an Agnostic would want to walk around with an ipod they got for "Christmas."
The whole “well, I celebrate the gift giving aspect of Christmas” just doesn’t cut it for me.
The whole “well, I celebrate the gift giving aspect of Christmas” just doesn’t cut it for me.
Just as one might interpret my comments to be a selfish ransoming of the holiday, a Christian could very well interpret an Athiest celebrating the non-spiritual aspects of Christmas as a slap in the face. I'm sure you could easily understand how offensive it might seem for someone to strip away and deny everything that you feel is important about a holiday but accept and embrace all the aspects that benefit them in a material sense. Uunfortunately, that is one way of looking at it.
I'm not saying non-Christians intentionally set out to do this, nor are they selfish and insensitive for wanting to spend time with family, but, at the very least, they should understand that it can seem confusing to a Christian who actually does take the true meaning of Christmas seriously.
I suppose another way of looking at it (and perhaps the most diplomatic) would be to consider all national holidays to be in the public domain, meaning anyone can celebrate them any way they see fit. But for some reason, I think that might detract from the unique qualities each holiday has to offer.
I don't mind "Atheists, Agnostics, Jews, Muslims or Buddhists participating," I'd just like them to remember that it's more to some people than just present opening and visitations with extended family.
I'm sorry if I offended you with what seems to be a close-minded view. I respect yours and am always happy to participate in discussions.
You'd be a welcomed guest in my home for Christmas or Ramadan or President's day or any other day you want (or don't want) to celebrate, Josh.
Happy Holidays
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