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@Best.Korea
The only thing it means is that Jesus didnt speak against homosexuality. He also didnt speak about ice cream.
Jesus condemned “all” sexual activity outside of marriage between a man and woman when He said, “Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications…these defile a man” (Matthew 15:19). Jesus was implying that all sexual activity outside of marriage between a man and a woman is harmful and immoral. The word “fornication” in the Greek is porneia; where the word “pornography” comes from. We cannot say, “But I was born this way,” because we were all born to lie, cheat, lust, and deceive, but this doesn’t make it right...it makes us sinful and in need of a Savior.
An argument cannot be based solely on silence. To suggest that Jesus approved of homosexuality simply because He did not use the term “homosexual,” is to imply that He approved of necrophilia, pedophilia, incest, and bestiality. But, of course, we know better.
Other passage in the New Testament are clear on this issue as well. Romans 1:18-32and 1 Corinthians 6:1-20are good places to start. In short, mankind did not see fit to acknowledge God and they suppressed the truth; therefore, God gave them over to a depraved mind—to do those things which are not proper. Homosexual behavior, and sexual sin in general, is comparable with dishonoring the body and turning from God. “The sexual disordering of the human race is a judgment of God for exchanging Him for the creature” (John Piper).
Jesus said that since the beginning of creation, God created them male and female in order that they would be joined together and become one flesh. He adds, “Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate” (Mark 10:9). Marriage between a man and a woman is God’s plan since creation. No matter how many laws are passed in favor of gay-marriage, it will not change God’s mind. Man often rebels against God; this is nothing new.
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@Mall
So by your response you're saying no the Father is not holy nor spirit. Blasphemy.
God is a spirit and appears to us as the Holy Spirit. The two are one.
Trying understanding what the Catholics are saying about the Trinity.
Is God the Father, and the Holy Spirit the same?
The doctrine of the Trinity means there is only one God, yet He exists in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Understanding the difference between these three distinct Persons helps us grasp the complexity and unity of God's nature.
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@Mall
You believe there is no error in true believers of Christ to celebrate Christmas, is that right?
Christmas is a very old Christian celebration.
The church in Rome began celebrating Christmas on December 25 in the 4th century during the reign of Constantine, the first Christian emperor, possibly to weaken pagan traditions.
Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on 25 December?
The most common story around Christmas observation was when Mary, the mother of Jesus, was told that she will be having a special child from the Lord. It is said that Mother Mary got this prediction on March 25 and nine months later on December 25 Jesus was born.
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@Mall
Does the scripture support homosexuality?Be mature and intelligent for once and respond only with yes or no.Does the scripture support homosexuality?
Romans 1:26–27, 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, 1 Timothy 1:9–10 and Jude 1:7 – have been taken to condemn same-sex intercourse
Certain modern terms like beastiality, homosexuality, incest etc were not explicitly used in the Bible. But they were reference as unlawful acts.
The Jewish law provides a long list of what constitutes unlawful sexual intercourse in Leviticus 18-20. According to those statutes, a man was forbidden to have sex with the following:
1. His neighbour’s wife (Leviticus 18:21)
2. Another man (Leviticus 18:22) (homosexuality)
3. An animal (Leviticus 18:23) (beastiality)
4. His mother in law (Leviticus 20:11)
5. His daughter in law (Leviticus 20:12)
6. His sister (Leviticus 20:17)
Sex with any of these would be considered porneia – unlawful.
Homosexual' Has Always Been in the Bible?
The word “arsenokoitai” shows up in two different verses in the bible, but it was not translated to mean “homosexual” until 1946.
Both references in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament have been interpreted as referring primarily to male homosexual individuals and sexual practices, though the term homosexual was never used as it was not coined until the 19th century.
Did Jesus mention homosexuality?
Does Jesus Ever Talk About Homosexuality? -
1. Jesus did speak about sex and marriage. While it is true that Jesus never specifically mentions homosexuality, it doesn’t mean that He had nothing to say about sexuality or marriage. Jesus employs the K.I.S.S. method[1] and consistently points His listeners back to how things were in the beginning, with male and female, united for life, not to be separated (Mark 10:2-9Open in Logos Bible Software (if available)). But some people assume that since He didn’t specifically mention homosexuality that must mean He was at least ambivalent about it. Such a conclusion does not give enough weight to what Jesus did say or why He only addressed certain topics. (For example, He didn’t say anything about bestiality or incest, either. To be consistent with this argument, you’d have to argue that He was on the fence about those things, too.)
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When we take an honest look, there appear to be underlying patterns and forms in nature, predetermined genetic pathways. Rather than primary instruction sets, genes are revealed to be modifying influences selecting from a limited number of possible solutions intrinsic in life forms. Life shows itself to be based on self-organizing principles that adhere to underlying patterns of form. It is not just the same gene complex creating wolves in both Australia and elsewhere after millions of years but also different genes producing homologous organs as they follow underlying laws of form. Arms, legs, wings, and flippers have evolved in completely dissimilar creatures for entirely different purposes, yet they have developed profoundly similar designs. Science has obviously ignored some basic principle underlying the whole process.Ideas?Same research that led to the conclusion humans evolved from Apes. And birds from dinosaurs.
They are finding dinosaur bones in New York proving once again apes came from Europe according to Darwin.
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Wink,winkI was expecting a video or some pictures.
Show us your latest moves.
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@Canadaparrot
fun
Canadians all believe in multiverse and separate borders with America. Trump is envious of a free and successful democracy north of its border.
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@MAV99
They are the same Substantially.They are not the same person.All are God. Each one is God. But they are not each other. We cannot say the Father appears as the Holy Spirit. That would imply they are the same Person.
Your explanation goes against the Monotheism in Judaism and Christianity.
Monotheism Definition & Meaning
: the doctrine or belief that there is but one God; historically related forms of monotheism as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Trying understanding what the Catholics are saying about the Trinity.
Is God the Father, and the Holy Spirit the same?
The doctrine of the Trinity means there is only one God, yet He exists in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Understanding the difference between these three distinct Persons helps us grasp the complexity and unity of God's nature.
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@Lemming
I don't 'hate the idea of a socialist society, I think both Capitalism and Socialism are functioning concepts,That a combination are often helpful to nations.I like independence and less Federal Government,But I think nations can have a hard time functioning without some Socialism, taxes, military.
What you see is a compromise.
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How did December 25 become Christmas? We cannot be entirely sure. Elements of the festival that developed from the fourth century until modern times may well derive from pagan traditions. Yet the actual date might really derive more from Judaism—from Jesus’ death at Passover, and from the rabbinic notion that great things might be expected, again and again, at the same time of the year—than from paganism. Then again, in this notion of cycles and the return of God’s redemption, we may perhaps also be touching upon something that the pagan Romans who celebrated Sol Invictus, and many other peoples since, would have understood and claimed for their own, too
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@FLRW
And Santa Claus.
What is the connection between Santa Claus and Christmas?
Santa Claus embodies the spirit of the season because he symbolizes the spirit of giving and joy associated with the holiday season. He remains a symbol of hope, faith and joy, and is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. Origin Story of the Festival of Joy.
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@Castin
What exactly kind of Christian are you?The pretend-for-trolling kind.
You might be best equipped to explain the Trinity.
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@Castin
Maybe just an act of altruism to another person."And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me."This.
Who came to help or rescue Jesus?
From Jesus’s own words on the cross.
Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
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@MAV99
God is a spirit, he appears to us as the Holy Spirit.No He does not. That would mean the Person if the Father is the same as the Person of the Holy Ghost, which is heresy.
Is God the Father, and the Holy Spirit the same?
The doctrine of the Trinity means there is only one God, yet He exists in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Understanding the difference between these three distinct Persons helps us grasp the complexity and unity of God's nature.
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@Mharman
I remember you were once interested in this
She has since moved on to bigger and better things.
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@Canadaparrot
Christmas is a business holiday.
Christmas was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, but in the early 20th century, it also became a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike.
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@Canadaparrot
Pedantry is a lost art.
Speak when you are spoken to.
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@Canadaparrot
Welcome fellow.
This is the fourth time you are greeting someone. Don’t you follow the topic under discussion?
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@Canadaparrot
Welcome fellow.
You already said that before. Is that all you have to say?
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@FLRW
The gene hasn't yet been found, but his study found that many pairs of gay brothers shared a marker at this particular region of their genetic makeup. Also, in finding that homosexuality seemed to be a sex-linked trait, biology again seems to lend causation. Although the exact mechanism is at this point still shrouded in mystery, researchers are continuing to search for the true cause of homosexuality.
If homosexuality is genetic and naturally occurring. Does that mean it will be legalized?
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@Canadaparrot
Welcome fellow.
How are you liking it so far?
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@Canadaparrot
I don't think this is accurate.
What is not accurate?
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@Canadaparrot
Isn't a slip a piece of clothing?
You being a female should know if it is.
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@Best.Korea
But I only print the ones which are important.
You are very organized.
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@Canadaparrot
I think the reporter did say it was only 16 criminals, and that's okay and acceptable.
Fake news is not acceptable.
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@Canadaparrot
It's possible through MRNA technology to alter hormone levels and create more gay people like us.MRNA technology can be used to alter hormone levels by delivering instructions to specific cells in the body to produce or regulate certain hormones. For example, mRNA can target cells in the endocrine glands, such as the hypothalamus, pituitary, or gonads, to modify the production of hormones like testosterone, estrogen, or other neurosteroids that influence brain development and behavior. When a Biocorp adjusts hormonal signals during critical periods of development or even later in life, it will influence factors associated with sexual orientation. We currently have a highly advanced understanding of the genetic and epigenetic factors underlying sexual orientation, as well as precise delivery mechanisms to avoid systemic side effects. However, the ethical, biological, and psychological implications of such interventions would be profound and controversial if the public were aware of this.
The use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat children with gender dysphoria, or distress resulting from an incongruence between a person's gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth, has been banned or restricted in 26 states.
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@FLRW
Wink,wink
I was expecting a video or some pictures.
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@Canadaparrot
I don't think this is accurate
You are entitled to your alternate reality. Welcome to Debateart!
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@FLRW
You have lots of friends here.They must find you entertaining.
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@sadolite
I'll vote for anyone if they act in the best interest of the country and the people of the country they are elected to represent. "And by people I mean legal citizens and only legal citizens" If shooting someone is in the best interest of the people and the country then so be it. The OP doesn't give context so it’s a red herring question.
So you would vote for Trump a convicted criminal in the best interest of the country. That would make you MAGA.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
K
Are you trying to spell kindergarten? How many years did you spend there?
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@Sidewalker
Or maybe Curley or Moe can explain it to you, but I have no interest in continuing to try to get something through your thick bigoted head.
You haven’t won a debate yet. Maybe something cannot get through your thick bigoted head either.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
And busted.You got me.I cant readand well.i cant write.But i can drive a tractor alright.
Why don’t you put that down under occupation in your profile?
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@Deb-8-a-bull
Thats a Nible right there.' starts strapping myself in'Nible.Nible.
Is it nibble or nimble that you are struggling to spell?
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The Historical impact of Jesus on history.
The example of Jesus led to a completely different view of the worth of children, women, slaves, and the disabled than the societies of the ancient world. Because Jesus showed that every human being is made in the image of God, His followers understood that all people are of equal worth and deserving of love.
Jesus also had a significant influence on art. Much of the art from late antiquity through the Renaissance depicts Jesus or themes from His life and teaching. Many of the most famous paintings on display in museums depict stories from the Gospels. Even in the modern world Jesus continues to be an inspiration for many works of visual art, music, and literature.
It seems uncanny that Jesus, who lived in an area on the eastern edge of the Roman Empire and never left the region, who had only several thousand followers at His death, and was shunned by both the religious and political establishment of the time, is not only remembered 2,000 years later, but is the most famous person in all of human history. Many may disregard the teachings of Jesus, but no one can deny the tremendous and unparalleled impact that Jesus has had on history.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
I did like 15 maybe 20 days of sunday school.Sooooooo,Its safe to say.i know jesus
You know more about Jesus than you know about yourself. Your profile is full of unknowns. Maybe you should have spent more time in regular school.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
You seem to know a lot about Jesus for someone with religion unknown in your profile.
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Sounds fun. Never attended one. However I did watch Seinfeld and Elaine had sex with some kid at his Bar Mitzvah because he said he was dying and did not want to die a virgin and then it turned out he lied to her.
That must have moved your joystick.
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@Sidewalker
As I said in the previous posts you either haven’t read or couldn’t comprehend, Jesus never said a word about homosexuality, and it only appears that Paul mentioned it a few times, but these references did not appear in any translation of the Christian Bible until 1946, when bigots like Stephen inserted them to justify their hate.
Certain modern terms like beastiality, homosexuality, incest etc were not explicitly used in the Bible. But they were reference as unlawful acts.
The Jewish law provides a long list of what constitutes unlawful sexual intercourse in Leviticus 18-20. According to those statutes, a man was forbidden to have sex with the following:
1. His neighbour’s wife (Leviticus 18:21)
2. Another man (Leviticus 18:22) (homosexuality)
3. An animal (Leviticus 18:23) (beastiality)
4. His mother in law (Leviticus 20:11)
5. His daughter in law (Leviticus 20:12)
6. His sister (Leviticus 20:17)
Sex with any of these would be considered porneia – unlawful.
Homosexual' Has Always Been in the Bible?
The word “arsenokoitai” shows up in two different verses in the bible, but it was not translated to mean “homosexual” until 1946.
Both references in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament have been interpreted as referring primarily to male homosexual individuals and sexual practices, though the term homosexual was never used as it was not coined until the 19th century.
Did Jesus mention homosexuality?
Does Jesus Ever Talk About Homosexuality? -
1. Jesus did speak about sex and marriage. While it is true that Jesus never specifically mentions homosexuality, it doesn’t mean that He had nothing to say about sexuality or marriage. Jesus employs the K.I.S.S. method[1] and consistently points His listeners back to how things were in the beginning, with male and female, united for life, not to be separated (Mark 10:2-9Open in Logos Bible Software (if available)). But some people assume that since He didn’t specifically mention homosexuality that must mean He was at least ambivalent about it. Such a conclusion does not give enough weight to what Jesus did say or why He only addressed certain topics. (For example, He didn’t say anything about bestiality or incest, either. To be consistent with this argument, you’d have to argue that He was on the fence about those things, too.)
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@Mall
Why celebrate it?
Christmas is celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. The name 'Christmas' comes from the Mass of Christ (or Jesus). A Mass service (which is sometimes called Communion or Eucharist) is where Christians remember that Jesus died for us and then came back to life.
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Fury and co believe he was robbed.The big sausage lost, he should stop moaning and whining and prepare for his next loss or retire. And what chest size were Fury's shorts?You should have posted the actual fight. Where Usyk is the clear winner.Proof size isn’t everything.
Will there be a rematch?
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@Double_R
They support him because he hates the same people he does (brown people, trans people, etc.). It has little to nothing to do with policies because Trump doesn't have any. His two big promises are to round up 10-12 million illegals and kick them out, and to tariff the hell out of everything, two things every economist says will result in the opposite of what Trump's voters say they wanted and most Trump voters even acknowledge would be terrible, but they also don't think he's going to do it.When you're voting for someone you do not think will do the very things he campaigned on, you cannot pretend your vote is based on policy.
The American people support Trump because they believe only a criminal can understand what is good for America. Trump is a convicted criminal.
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@Mall
Does the scripture support homosexuality?Be mature and intelligent for once and respond only with yes or no.Does the scripture support homosexuality?
Romans 1:26–27, 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, 1 Timothy 1:9–10 and Jude 1:7 – have been taken to condemn same-sex intercourse
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@Mall
That trinity doctrine is refusing you to say there is only one spirit even though the scripture says there's is one spirit. You can't even say what the scripture says.
Trinity do trinity says the same thing as scriptures. They are the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one.
1 John 5:7
There are three in heaven who prove it is true. They are the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
Hey What time is the strippers getting here.' grabs another slice of Fairy bread. 'Yummm.
Is Christmas the right time for strippers?
Christmas is a time for family celebration.
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At the federal level, the Supreme Court has indicated that it will not weigh in on prenatal personhood, with the majority opinion in Dobbs stating that the court takes no position on “if and when prenatal life is entitled to any of the rights enjoyed after birth.” In October 2022, the court declined to take up a case
What is the personhood argument?
Pro-abortion advocates argue that personhood begins at birth or viability outside of the womb. They believe that until a child can survive outside of their mother's body, they do not have personhood or have protection under the law.
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Freud revolutionized how we think about and treat mental health conditions. Freud founded psychoanalysis as a way of listening to patients and better understanding how their minds work. Psychoanalysis continues to have an enormous influence on modern psychology and psychiatry.
Freud is Still Relevant, But Only as a Reference Point
Freud’s legacy has transcended science, with his ideas permeating deep into Western culture. As psychologist and Freud critic John Kihlstrom himself admits, “More than Einstein or Watson and Crick, more than Hitler or Lenin, Roosevelt or Kennedy, more than Picasso, Eliot, or Stravinsky, more than the Beatles or Bob Dylan, Freud's influence on modern culture has been profound and long-lasting.”
But, Freud has, for the most part, fallen completely out of favor in academics. Simply put, no one taking psychology seriously would use him as a credible source. In 1996, Psychological Science reached the conclusion that, “There is literally nothing to be said, scientifically or therapeutically, to the advantage of the entire Freudian system or any of its component dogmas." As a research paradigm, it’s pretty much dead.
But wait, how does that mean he’s still relevant? Well…
Freud was absolutely correct in his assertion that we are not masters of our own mind. He showed that human experience, thought, and deeds are not exclusively driven by our conscious mind, but by forces outside our conscious awareness and control—ones that we could eventually understand through the therapeutic process he called, “psychoanalysis.” Today, very few would argue against the idea of the unconscious mind, and Freud’s claim for the central role of the unconscious mind in human actions is as relevant to psychology today as it was then (see the following collection of essays called Frontiers of Consciousness).
Freud also argued for the idea that the brain can be compartmentalized, that brain function can be broken down into individual parts. His take on this, of course, was incredibly primitive, as Freud mostly spoke of the ego, id, and superego—ideas we don’t really accept any more, as mentioned above. But, his larger thesis of psychic compartmentalization has gone to influence such thinkers as the cognitive scientist Marvin Minsky, who talks about the society of mind.
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@Deb-8-a-bull
Merry Christmas. Let us know if God saw your laser light.
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Competing constructs establish personhood in both individual and interpersonal contexts. Within the individual context existential personhood may be posited as a distinctly human state within the natural order, intrinsic to human life, and independent of the status of the human being. In the interpersonal context the existential construct holds that personhood is not a creation of the society, is not a right, and may not be altered or removed by human fiat. Relational theory presents contra assertions in these two contexts. The Christian view is taken as a particular case of existential personhood. Arguments concerning the nature of human personhood are metaphysical and consist of philosophical beliefs which may be properly asserted in either construct. The interpersonal context of personhood lends itself to comparative analysis of the empirical results associated with both the existential and the relational constructs.
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@zedvictor4
I take part in certain aspects of the winter solstice based festival celebrations.Religion forms no part of it.Though it is reckoned, that if the Jesus character of bible myth actually existed, he was probably born about 2030 years ago in the month of September.So more of an equinox baby, rather than a solstice one.
Just enjoy the Christmas celebrations.
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