How do you atheists celebrate Christmas?

[Yonivore]

^ I guess. TBH, I really don't know.

I was being snarky but, that was my point. I'm not sure it is clearly understood what the discovery of the Higgs Boson or exceeding the speed of light might portend for established physical science.

[cantthinkofanything]

I was being snarky but, that was my point. I'm not sure it is clearly understood what the discovery of the Higgs Boson or exceeding the speed of light might portend for established physical science.

Well, it's a good thing I'm smart then or I might have missed the point completely.

[Drachen]

That's why Manny's learning how to be a weatherman. You can be wrong half the time!

Tbh, that's the most challenging part of being in comm... you can't rest on your knowledge.

Yeah, but his wrong might mess up someone's (or a handful of people's day), OUR wrong messes up the lives of entire sectors of the population AND we get to keep doing it after that happens.

WOO FINANCE!

[mouse]

I like how Atheists make a big deal about the Jesus myth not having a place in their homes or schools, but allow their kids to celebrate the Santa myth only to eventually reveal to them that it's all a lie. There's probably no god but there's certainly no Santa... so I guess the least that us Conservatives can do is let the Atheists have something positive to celebrate even if it's only in their own heads. The rest of us know the truth - so let's all just stimulate the economy in the meantime!

Remind me about this vato when I edit my Top 10 posters list.

[cantthinkofanything]

Remind me about this vato when I edit my Top 10 posters list.

remind yourself that no one gives a about your list

I've yet to hear the phrase "hey...anyone know when Mouse's post about (fill in the blank) is going to come out?"

[mouse]

Why must atheists be precluded from giving gifts, mouse?

The same reason a Muslim shouldn't be in the drive trough a Jack N Box ordering extra bacon on they're burgers.

[Yonivore]

remind yourself that no one gives a about your list

I've yet to hear the phrase "hey...anyone know when Mouse's post about (fill in the blank) is going to come out?"

Actually, I can recall several times over the past decade where someone will post their wonderment of when mouse will pipe up on one topic or another. Sometimes, it's in the form of, "cue mouse rant in 4...3...2..."

[mouse]

remind yourself that no one gives a about your list

I've yet to hear the phrase "hey...anyone know when Mouse's post about (fill in the blank) is going to come out?"

I take it you didn't make the cut?

keep spamming the forum you may someday evolve into someone worth taking serious.

[DarkReign]

I think its funny that 2011 Americans still pretend Christmas has anything to do with the birth of Jesus to begin with.

Christmas is a consumer holiday. A means to exploit the buying public before the 4th quarter ends, thereby padding the balance sheets before (or during) fiscal year's end.

I dont see commercials on TV, paid for by large retailers and electronics stores say one word about Christ.

Face it. Christmas was hijacked from Christians long before this year.

[cantthinkofanything]

I take it you didn't make the cut?

keep spamming the forum you may someday evolve into someone worth taking serious.

Thanks. Keep enjoying your Vienna Sausage dinners.

[mouse]

Face it there are only 12 posters here at ST that keep people visiting the site on a daily basis,
I just happen to be one of them.

[mouse]

Thanks. Keep enjoying your Vienna Sausage dinners.

Are you being Frank with me?

[cantthinkofanything]

I think its funny that 2011 Americans still pretend Christmas has anything to do with the birth of Jesus to begin with.

Christmas is a consumer holiday. A means to exploit the buying public before the 4th quarter ends, thereby padding the balance sheets before (or during) fiscal year's end.

I dont see commercials on TV, paid for by large retailers and electronics stores say one word about Christ.

Face it. Christmas was hijacked from Christians long before this year.

I'm not even sure that any but the most blind Christians would say that the modern celebration of Christmas has much to do with Jesus.
Every holiday has been hijacked to try to goad the public into buying cards, candy, flowers, gifts, costumes, etc. Have you seen the price for a ing card nowadays????

[cantthinkofanything]

Are you being Frank with me?

No. You really need to Ketchup with the conversation. Sorry Dog if I'm being Corny.

[Yonivore]

I think its funny that 2011 Americans still pretend Christmas has anything to do with the birth of Jesus to begin with.

Christmas is a consumer holiday. A means to exploit the buying public before the 4th quarter ends, thereby padding the balance sheets before (or during) fiscal year's end.

I dont see commercials on TV, paid for by large retailers and electronics stores say one word about Christ.

Face it. Christmas was hijacked from Christians long before this year.

I agree with all but your first statement.

To be fair, there are Christians, me included, that recognize the non-Christian commercialization of Christmas for what it is and, yet, we're still able to honor the birth of our savior during that season...while still participating in the festivities.

So, I disagree, Christmas still has something to do with the birth of Christ, it's just not such a flashy or grandiose part of the season that it gets noticed much, anymore. Particularly with the expansion of the season into to a month and a half.

I still attend Christmas candlelight services at my church. I still follow the advent calendar with my children. I still read the nativity account from the Gospels. In short, I recognize the Christmas holiday exists because Christians decided to declare is a time to honor Christ. That it's been coopted by everyone wanting a day off from work and an excuse to exchange gifts is not the fault of Christians.

It only has absolutely nothing to with the birth of Christ for those who choose not to make that association.

[mouse]

No. You really need to Ketchup with the conversation. Sorry Dog if I'm being Corny.

That was creative I may have to add an 11th spot on my list.

[ElNono]

Just watched that WITH my kids. Oooops.

Now they're going to be rapists! or worse... atheists!

[cantthinkofanything]

That was creative I may have to add an 11th spot on my list.

Jeez. If that's all it took, why have I been Porking your mom in the Rump Roast all this time.

[CuckingFunt]

Yeah! And what's up with the star on top?

=/= star.

[CuckingFunt]

some folk'll beat the yolks and whip the whites

Pussies.

[CuckingFunt]

Its my last final. As soon as I leave that room I'm walking across the street with some friends and hitting up the local bar. I believe by the time tomorow evening rolls around I will be fully drunk and won't have to worry about how bad egg nog tastes or who's traditions I'm celebrating.

Lucky bas . I miss finals. I've got about 35 pages to write between now and Friday. And a ton of grading to do starting Saturday afternoon.

[Winehole23]

real men drink straight booze?

[CuckingFunt]

real men drink straight booze?

Unbeaten raw eggs. Like Rocky.

[Winehole23]

ew

[Blake]

real men drink straight booze?

Straight No Chaser