Christians, tell your children there is no Santa Claus

[Emily~Anne]

You know what? This thread is becoming riddled with arguments on who has behaved worse. I myself have offended, (and apologized) and many others have offended too, I wont go into specifics on how as the God's word does say we are not to keep a record. Let's just all get back on having a discussion based on what scripture says on the matter.

I do believe the TOS says we are to debate the topic, not the posters. So lets all have a fresh start and stay on topic ok? (And if anyone goes off topic, please resist the bait of responding)

I agree, Emily Anne, wise words.

My apologies.

I am just as guilty!

[Guest Biblicist]

Personally, I think that Ovedya is largely wrong in this matter, but that is only my own personal opinion.

I didn't know it was OK to disagree with a Mod!

[except for ted]

[refugepsa91]

No, I was simply stating that we, as Christians, should be more hospitable to one-another in our discussions, and also that we should maybe 'tone down' our postings, before another mod DOES shut it down.....which would be sad.

I oughtta...boy should I!.....

[Emily~Anne]

That reminds me, one advantage to not pretending santa is real is I dont have to work so hard to be so sneaky.

[Guest Biblicist]

Well, my parents didn't tell me Santa was not real, but they never told me that the birth, life and resurrection of Jesus Christ wasn't true either.

I found out that Santa wasn't true when I snuck out and saw them putting our presents under the tree.

I don't see the harm in giving gifts, but I'm not to biblically educated on this topic..

There is nothing wrong with giving gifts. The wise men brought gifts to the Christ child. God gave us the GREATEST gift of all. That's what is important to celebrate, during the Christmas season, even if Christ was not born on December 25th.

[sweetycakes]

Personally, I think that Ovedya is largely wrong in this matter, but that is only my own personal opinion.

I didn't know it was OK to disagree with a Mod!

[except for ted]

Oooooooookaaaaaaaaaayyy

Now I can see my name being changed from something respectable like 'Sweety Cakes'........to something like 'Pond Life'

[Guest Biblicist]

What is the proper way to celebrate Jesus's birth?

The same way we celebrate Jesus every day, JamiLea, by putting him FIRST in your life, every day, in every situation.

[Guest Biblicist]

Personally, I think that Ovedya is largely wrong in this matter, but that is only my own personal opinion.

I didn't know it was OK to disagree with a Mod!

[except for ted]

Oooooooookaaaaaaaaaayyy

Now I can see my name being changed from something respectable like 'Sweety Cakes'........to something like 'Pond Life'

I rest my case...Where is that name change thread?

[Guest Biblicist]

Ah, okay. Well, my parents did just that. I mean, we put up christmas lights, tree, stockings and santa

But we always prayed as a family and talk about the birth, life and resurrection of Jesus

along with going to church together.

I didn't cry when I found out santa wasn't real. We all laughed about it

My parents went to great lengths to make believe Santa was real. I don't think I ever believed he was though. I don't remember being overly shocked when "the truth" came out. Thankfully Christ preserved my salvation through it all.

[Vickilynn]

My parents never told me santa was real, my wifes family did though. I thank God because He has us in agreement concerning our children. At first she wanted to play the santa thing, but I refused. She was upset for a little while but God is greater. Now when I ask my son is Santa real he says; "No, but I know who is real....Jesus/God".

Praise the Lord. We fill our childrens hearts with Christ and He will come out.

Shalom,

Excellent.