Twas two months before Christmas
When all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.
Why the PC Police had taken away
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.
The children were told by their schools not to sing
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say
December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.
Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-Pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.
As Targets were hanging their trees upside down
At Lowe's the word Christmas - was nowhere to be found.
At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.
Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-is-ty
Are words that were used to intimidate me.
Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter - To eliminate Jesus, was all public matter.
And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.
So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday !
Please, all Christians join together and
wish everyone you meet:
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Ne'er forget that Christ is The Reason for the Christ-mas Season!
Where did Christmas go?
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by righteousdude2, Nov 23, 2014.
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Marooncat79 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
It is my understanding that Protestant Christians especially of the Baptist flavor did not celebrate Xmas much before the late 1800's. It was a religious conviction thing. My understanding is that C H Spurgeon hated the Holidays since it was essentially synonymous with the Roman Church!
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Will I say 'Merry Christmas?' I sure will, how dare anyone tell me what I am allowed to say. -
InTheLight Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
One thing that really bothers me is having the stores open on Thanksgiving. The true meaning of Black Friday is being trampled on.
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evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
What should we do about it?
A. Pass out tracts defending Christmas
B. Pass out fliers
C. Write letters and engage the PC police
D. Pray and take action
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evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
We can't do anything about it. The God of this age has blinded them. -
evangelist6589 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Xmas?????????? -
Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Marooncat79 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Early Christians used the X to represent Christ all of the time. In fact, they did it to minimize persecution at times
In Greek:
X=the letter Chi (it is pronounced Ki) which is the first letter in Christ.
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Lowes:
http://www.lowes.com/Holiday-Decora...A5:SeasonalLiving:Spcl_Value:Holiday_Shop_All
Kmart:
http://www.kmart.com/seasonal-christmas/b-33202?adcell=hpchristmas
JCPenney
http://www.jcpenney.com/for-the-home/holiday-decor/all-christmas-decor/cat.jump?id=cat1002110023
Sears:
http://www.sears.com/seasonal-christmas-indoor-decor/b-1100132
Yep...guess you are right...all these stores wiped the word Christmas out of their vocabulary.
Here's another little test...go to lowes.com and search for Kwanzaa. 4 results, nothing to do with Kwanzaa. Now search for Christmas. Wow...I thought retailers were promoting Kwanzaa instead of Christmas? -
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Here is a good interview talking about the origins of Christmas.
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Revmitchell Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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When you say "defend Christmas" do you mean the birthday of Christ or the Santa oriented consumer frenzy?
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"Christmas" was actually illegal in this country for many years.
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righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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