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Wrong kind of "wit." Quote: Let me know when you've properly learned the definition of the terms you used in your post, and then we can discuss the relationships between them.

Quote: I have thoroughly infected this board with my knee-jerk attempt to answer almost anything with science. The next step is teaching the art of the witty comeback. It's only science, until it's fact. Sort of like religion and myths. Let me know when you've properly learned the...

Quote: I have thoroughly infected this board with my knee-jerk attempt to answer almost anything with science. The next step is teaching the art of the witty comeback.

Below is an interesting commentary about the "war on Christmas" from a Christian. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/28/war-on-christmas-walgreens_n_1116921.html?ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#undefined

Quote: I think it's less a matter of offending than not including everyone -- unless "not being included" is considered offensive. If the term "Christmas" is everywhere, yet there are "belief rules" that must be obeyed in order to "properly" celebrate it, then saying "Merry Christmas" is...

Quote: There are Christians who think these pagan based cultural aspects are wrong and as Christians we shouldn't participate. Christ's Mass was originally a solemn affair and for some still remains so. Personally, I love sparkly lights, carols, special food and an excuse to go home and spend...

Quote: especially for the first line...why didn't I think of that? That's such a "me" response.

Quote: I know they are cultural and not religious. So if you are doing the cultural events that are known to partake on that day then that is fine but if you do not do the religious aspect then it is not Christmas. But what if you are "doing the cultural events" AND "do the religious...

Quote: It was meant to be humorous.

Quote: I agree. It's odd that, on the one hand, the "war on Christmas" people portray Christmas as being more than just a religious holiday, but then say that if you're not rejoicing in the birth of Jesus, you're not celebrating it right, and shouldn't call it Christmas. It seems to me that...

Here's another cute image that sort of "says it all." Pay close attention to the third balloon in the big image.

Quote: I think it's less a matter of offending than not including everyone -- unless "not being included" is considered offensive. If the term "Christmas" is everywhere, yet there are "belief rules" that must be obeyed in order to "properly" celebrate it, then saying "Merry Christmas" is...

Q9, what do you propose we do about renaming the days of the week that refer to pagan gods? 'Cause I guess we shouldn't be calling it Wednesday anymore if we don't believe in Odin. I think a lot of this is really silly. What this part of the "war on Christmas" seems to be about is too many...

Quote: Does this also mean that unless you are celebrating Saturn, you can't watch Saturday Night Live?

If you can't celebrate Christmas without thanking Jesus, what does everyone here do on Wednesdays and Saturdays? These days of the week are named for pagan gods. Does that necessarily mean that leaving the house -- or even having a party -- on Wednesday or Saturday is a celebration for Odin...

Quote: Heathen is a slur. Its meant to be insulting and/or derogatory in many cases...

Quote: OK...then if Jesus is "the only reason" for Christmas, why is December the "season" for Christmas? In other words, what is the reason for it being celebrated on December 25? And while Jesus may be the reason we call the holiday Christmas, what does Jesus have to do with the tree, the...

Quote: Though I guess you could also say "Jesus is MY reason for the season" and mean basically the same thing. I guess whichever sounds more comfortable. Now I'm debating myself..... Nope. I misquoted you. I think I have it now. I'll be hanging it on our church sign this week. Thanks...

Quote: Though I guess you could also say "Jesus is MY reason for the season" and mean basically the same thing. I guess whichever sounds more comfortable. Now I'm debating myself.....

Quote: Haha, the heathen comment is a word that can get tossed around amongst Christians as a joke. I've heard it a few times, and have used it some. But I never use it in a serious manner, and would not call a unbeliever/non-Christian (typically) a heathen due to it in general being seen as...