Does anyone here not celebrate the "Christmas" holiday?

[Captain O]

Since Jesus want born on December 25th, I can't, in good conscience, bother to expend either time or money to celebrate what has become a commercial (read: pagan) festivity. (And before you ask, I am a Christian.)

 

[Annihilator]

 

[Captain O]

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The voice of the heathen attempting to justify itself in the wilderness.

Bugger off.

 

[TurboDog910]

You don’t have to celebrate Christmas on the 25th.

Bible Gateway passage: Romans 14:5-9 - New International Version

One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains...

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“One person considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike. Each of them should be fully convinced in their own mind. 6 Whoever regards one day as special does so to the Lord. Whoever eats meat does so to the Lord, for they give thanks to God; and whoever abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.”



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Romans 14:5–9 addresses Christian liberty and how believers should treat one another regarding non-essential matters, such as dietary choices and special day observances. [1, 2]

The Passage
The full text of Romans 14:5–9 (ESV), which deals with personal conviction and living unto the Lord, can be read in full in the referenced source documents. [1, 2, 3]

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Key Themes & Meaning

• • Freedom of Conscience (v. 5): Believers may hold different convictions on secondary or "gray" areas (such as observing specific holy days or dietary rules), provided each person is genuinely and personally persuaded in their own mind. [1, 2]
  • Living for the Lord (v. 6): Whether someone chooses to participate in something or abstain from it, the underlying motive for both must be to honor God and offer thanks to Him. [1, 2]
  • Belonging to Christ (vv. 7–8): Christians do not live or die for their own self-interest. Our very existence—in life and in death—belongs entirely to the Lord. [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • The Lordship of Jesus (v. 9): Jesus' death and resurrection established His supreme authority (Lord) over all people, whether living or dead. Because Christ is the ultimate Master, believers answer to Him rather than judging one another over personal convictions. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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We both love Jesus. Having accepted him as our Lord and Savior.
That’s what matters.

 

[TurboDog910]

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I understand your intent. No hard feelings here.

 

[Model 457]

I understand your intent. No hard feelings here.

For intended context and impact, "No hard feelings here." should've been (No hard feelings here.)

 

[TurboDog910]

For intended context and impact, "No hard feelings here." should've been (No hard feelings here.)