If you don't belive in Jesus.......

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    If you're not a believer how do you explain to your kids that you're sending their gifts back where they came from?

    1. pylos26 profile image71
      pylos26posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Simply do what Christians do…lie.

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        sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Thats pretty tuff stuff coming from a rat.

        1. earnestshub profile image80
          earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Not nice sneaker! Funny, but not nice. lol

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            sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry I can't believe I said that!smile

    2. Mark Knowles profile image59
      Mark Knowlesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      LOLOLOL

      So - you have to believe in Jesus to give your children gifts at Christmas time? Do you have to not understand where the traditions of gift giving came from as well?

      I mean - how ignorant do you have to be to join your Christian cult? Does it help to be completely uneducated?  Will I be barred if I know about Sinta Klaas?

  2. earnestshub profile image80
    earnestshubposted 14 years ago

    Well if that is your definition of a hypocrite, I am one.
    How would you suggest I get my 6 grandchildren to allow me to forget Xmas?
    It has been a social norm in my society forever to give gifts to little ones at least.
    As for the rest of it, I do not indoctrinate my kids in any belief system.

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      sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I knew that would be tough to worm out of that one! You spoil them kids?smile

      1. earnestshub profile image80
        earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Hard to spoil kids! I love them and hug them and talk to them, (when I can get a word in) and yes, any excuse to light those eyes up! smile

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          sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I hear you brother! You gotta love those kids!smile

          1. earnestshub profile image80
            earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Do you have any ankle biters you borrow? smile

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              sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

              My niece has four and they struggle so we help out. I'm commonly known as Uncle Rick I'm totally selfish I get and give a attention! I tell stories that are not exactly true.smile

              1. earnestshub profile image80
                earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Not exactly true? I need lessons! I have a four year old who asks for proof! smile
                I am totally selfish too. Who would not want the love of a child?
                Hard to get a leg up with kids mentally. You have to get it right in their eyes. Not always easy. smile

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                  sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                  I love their smiles and I really enjoy their laughter! They laugh so hard sometimes it has to come from a happy soul!

                  1. earnestshub profile image80
                    earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                    They are happy all the way through! lol

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    My son's talking law school so I doubt we'll see much action from that direction for awhile. His Mom and I have kept him well threatened.smile

  4. wyanjen profile image71
    wyanjenposted 14 years ago

    You guys are melting my cold heart.
    smile

    Have a great holiday and give every one of those little folks an extra hug.

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      sneakorocksolidposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Your wish is our command!smile

      1. wyanjen profile image71
        wyanjenposted 14 years agoin reply to this

        Good man.
        wink

        1. earnestshub profile image80
          earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          I will be most happy to give them an extra hug and tell them where it came from! smile

  5. wyanjen profile image71
    wyanjenposted 14 years ago

    Extra hugs it is then.

    I agree with your first post earnest.

    XMas is for the little ones, whether you are a believer or not.

    We had "assigned" a different family member to explain the different faiths we all have to my daughter as she grew. My plan was to let her learn from everybody and not push one belief over another. I wanter her to respect every point of view, and also have enough understanding to make her own choices.

    I'm not sure if that would have produced an enlightened atheist or not. lol
    My mom's plan for a Catholic daughter certainly backfired lol

    Take it easy guys

    1. earnestshub profile image80
      earnestshubposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Lovely post wyanjen. smile

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    sunforgedposted 14 years ago

    http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/62/Motivation_-_JC_and_the_Dinossaurs.jpg

  7. G Miah profile image78
    G Miahposted 14 years ago

    Some weird stuff going on here! Loving it!!!

  8. earnestshub profile image80
    earnestshubposted 14 years ago

    This is where religious zealots come to fry! lol

 
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