Posted on 12/04/2011 12:40:25 PM PST by Libloather
In recognition of their beliefs, the atheists should be given an empty space in which nothing is allowed.
et faciunt animos humilis formidine divom
depressosque premunt ad terram propterea quod
ignorantia causarum conferre deorum
cogit ad imperium res et concedere regnum
Yes and they blithely mention the Christmas tree as a secular symbol, even as the term is in the process of being squeezed out by the noncomittal “holiday tree”.
The snowman, I will concede.
I agree...but that particular construct seemed to fit my rant on atheists..
Nobody here made more than a little pocket money off that film, but they still feel an obligation to reward its fans, some of whom fly in from Europe. I think that's just one reason why the town isn't going to rollover and scrap a long-standing tradition for a bunch of out of state atheist lawyers.
The AP probably thinks that “Saint Nicholas” is a corruption of “Sinterklaas,” the Dutch term for “Santa Claus,” instead of “Santa Claus” being a corruption of “Sinterklaas,” which itself is a corruption of “Sint Nikolaas,” the Dutch term for “Saint Nicholas.”
It’s like when secular humanists try to strip all remnants of Christianity away from St. Patrick’s Day, but leave in the shamrock.
Lol! This is so true....I’m maintaining my joyful spirit in spite of what all these poor deluded say or do. ;-)
I have a friend, actually he is the son of a very old friend of mine. This young man graduated from West Point and proceeded to serve out the majority of his time in both Afghanistan and Iraq in a combat role as an Infantry Officer, eventually gaining a company command. He is highly decorated. Once he as a 1LT he was serving as XO (2nd in command of his rifle company) and saw his commander shot thru the neck right in front of him and die. He had to take over the battle which he did and won! The man is a verified hero. As are all of our troops who serve in harms way. I and others prayed for him constantly. He ridiculed us, but in a patient way as one would speak to a small somewhat retarded child. Now he's out of the army and in law school. I was always a little envious of him. He got to do what I always trained to do but never had the opportunity. I'm just an EX-SOLDIER, not a combat veteran. By the time 911 popped, I was just a broken down older wannabe warhorse. Too overweight and physically messed up to serve in any capacity. Despite having three letters from serving brigade commanders that they'd each take me onto their staffs sight unseen in 25 years, despite any disabilities that could and would be waived. That made me feel good (that those men all remembered me from active duty and recognized that I was good at my job, then) but the army still said "no." That's kinda why I feel under qualified to tell this young man about God's love and salvation. I feel it should be somebody of similar experience and decorations, if that makes any sense.
I dunno... I’d think if you feel moved to share a spiritual thing with him, a person’s station or accomplishments in life should not stop you from doing so. If you respect the guy and want to share a good message, you’re doing the thing you think best. If he doesn’t want to hear it, it’s his choice. In the end, it’s the spirit that counts. ^^
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