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Well, that's just a straight-up fact (though, obviously, it doesn't apply to everyone)
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Of course I want to! It’s honestly going to be hilarious knowing how much this is getting under your skin. You'll probably spend days arguing about it here on the forum even though you shouldn't care one bit in the first place. 🤷
You really nailed those religious values right there. You don't respect anyone else's opinion, you don't respect the people you're talking to, and you're just being insulting by acting like you're some ultimate moral authority. Bravo, truly. Let me say it again: I view the holidays as a time for food, drinks, and hanging out with my crew. I do it for myself, not for you. Whatever you do with your life is none of my business, and frankly, what I do should be none of yours either. 🤷
You really nailed those religious values right there. You don't respect anyone else's opinion, you don't respect the people you're talking to, and you're just being insulting by acting like you're some ultimate moral authority. Bravo, truly. Let me say it again: I view the holidays as a time for food, drinks, and hanging out with my crew. I do it for myself, not for you. Whatever you do with your life is none of my business, and frankly, what I do should be none of yours either. 🤷
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Just the typical response I’ve come to expect. Let me quote myself here just to prove the point.
You aren't any different from 99% of believers out there. In your world, you're either one of them or you're an idiot.
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Paul Martinez73 said:What did I say that wasn't true?
You move to Germany, hang out with the local community, go to church with the German diaspora—who you know have their own opinions—and then you act surprised. It’s the same during election season; you can walk into any church or mosque you want, and they'll keep the political talk to a minimum if you just listen...
It's even worse when you're living in Germany where the church is funded by the congregation; if you don't like it, you just stop attending. Instead, you choose to complain about some American Priest preaching to you about elections. Then you just head over to a German Church, or whatever, in whichever language you prefer—assuming you actually understand anything besides your native tongue...
People just argue too much on social media, which is what I've said before; they waste so much useless time and energy. It's like going to a restaurant—if you don't like the food or the service, you just pick a different place, and there are plenty to choose from. You don't sit there ranting about how the restaurant sucks when it's clearly packed and everyone else seems perfectly happy being there...
Your original post was aimed at atheists who celebrate Christmas, and I responded to you as an atheist, explaining that I do celebrate Christmas, just not through any religious lens.
To me, Christmas is just a commercial holiday. As an atheist, it’s just another day off to eat way too much and drink heavily. Plus, I actually dig the decorations, the lights, Santa Claus, those catchy songs, and all those capitalist gimmicks that came over from the States—none of that has anything to do with faith or the church. I have zero interest in the religious side of things. I don't plant wheat, I don't light candles on an Advent wreath, I don't decorate a tree, and I definitely don't go to Mass.
For me, it's strictly about downtime, eating and drinking, hanging out with my crew and family, and enjoying being off work. The rest doesn't bother me at all. You just refuse to accept that, which honestly makes you no different from 99% of believers. For people like you, it's either "join us" or "you're an idiot." Look, I couldn't care less what you do. Be as religious as you want. Kiss your altars, live your life by your faith—I'm not touching you or your lifestyle.
I just want it on the record that once again, a BELIEVER is the one dragging this guy's story back up. Once again, you're shoving your views down everyone's throats and judging how others live. That seems to be the job description for all of you: sticking your nose into other people's business and their dinner plates.
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Thanks for the correction, man. I appreciate you looking out.
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It’s just so typical of a believer like you. You’re constantly lecturing everyone else and calling people out in every single thread you start.
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Paul Martinez73 said:May God grant you some wisdom today. Peace be with you.
And comparing Halloween to Christmas... let's just let this day pass in peace instead of getting bogged down in forum bickering. Merry Christmas to everyone.
What’s wrong with the comparison? They're both just commercial capitalist holidays where everything revolves around blowing money and stuffing your face with food and booze. It's the exact same thing, just with different decor. Instead of pumpkins and skeletons, you get fairy lights and a fir tree.
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Patrick Martin said:...I'm walking around hanging red hats and fairy lights on the walls, treating myself and my buddies to some nice gifts, and blowing a massive amount of cash. It's pure commercialism, man.
For us atheists, Christmas is basically just a day off work—a commercial holiday just like Halloween. Honestly, who cares? We don't work, we stay home with the family, and then we head out at night to grab drinks with the crew and just mess around.
Edit: And honestly, what's better? Most of you Catholics do the exact same thing. Instead of looking for Jesus under the tree, you've got a chocolate Santa Claus there instead. Instead of actual religious hymns, you've got pop songs blasting from speakers while people knock back their seventeenth beer, talking about patriotism around the table while the cleaning crew scrubs the plates that the whole Catholic crowd just finished using for lunch.[/I]
Looking at this parasitic mindset of yours, all I see are the core foundations of communism. Seriously, give me a break.
Go get 'em,>
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Paul Martinez73 said:Matthew Young35, do you celebrate Christmas? Got a nice Christmas tree at home? A nativity scene? Heading out for Advent?
It’s actually fascinating how many "Atheists" and "I'm not Catholic" types still celebrate Christmas. So, I have to wonder... are you and Zinedine Zidane part of that little club?
Well, yeah... a massive pile of atheists (and plenty of others) celebrate Christmas. What’s weird about that? We don't look at it through the lens of faith because Christmas is anything but a religious holiday.
As an atheist, I see Christmas as a holiday for eating great food and pizza, a time to hang out with friends and family, a time when I listen to..
...I hang red hats and fairy lights on the walls, treat myself and my neighbors to some nice gifts, and drop a ton of cash. It's pure commercialism, man.
For us atheists, Christmas is just a day off work. It's a commercial holiday just like Halloween. We don't give a damn—we don't work, we stay home with the family, and then we head out at night to grab drinks with the crew and mess around.
Edit: Honestly, what's better is that a huge bunch of you Catholics do the exact same thing. Instead of Jesus under the tree, there's a chocolate Santa Claus. Instead of religious hymns coming from the speakers, it's just loud music while people knock back their seventeenth beer and talk about patriotism at the table while the cleaners wash the plates that the whole Catholic crowd just smeared with lunch.
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All these voices supporting Skoro send a massive message to the current leadership over at the GOP.
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This whole bunch of losers thinks they can run this country? We've got 330 million people out here and not a single honest candidate in the running.
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Back when I was growing up in the South, I actually had religious studies classes in school.
How yes no.
How yes no.
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Joseph Flores15 said:Ivan Dapic's chair wins Man of the Match
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Listen to this guy Ivan Dapic. I have no idea what kind of cheap, outdated nonsense he’s trying to pull to dig up that complete loser
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Larry Fox5 said:Honestly, I’m better off skipping the Borussia Dortmund vs. Leipzig game just because of all those posers... 🤣
Look, man, that game is pure trashy entertainment. You can't miss it! Grab some popcorn and just enjoy the ride. It's going to be hilarious.
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nimblemarlin9 said:Is anyone actually watching the debate tonight? ☕
Where and when?
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It’s honestly hilarious watching how everyone spent those first couple of weeks trying so hard to convince us they weren't protesting just because of their paychecks.😁
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Jessica Gonzalez said:Well, there aren't really any political "hang-ups." The territory is whole and internationally recognized, so we don't have situations like in Canada or Cyprus (which could have happened). There isn't even a potential for that, so there's no need for massive military spending or all those agencies. The country is a member of every major organization, we have passports that work everywhere, a stable currency, and all the usual government mechanisms. I guess the only thing missing is a stronger economy and reaching its full potential. We seem to lack capital of all kinds, from money to expertise to management.
Are you kidding me? We spend every single waking moment here in America fighting over historical grievances dating all the way back to World War I.
You could probably count the Camp David Accords under that pile of baggage, too.
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Jessica Gonzalez said:I guess the system is more susceptible to outside influences and changes nowadays, though I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. It's just the way times are going, and maybe an open system actually works better for the average person. At least we aren't living under a military state or clinging to outdated national myths anymore. We basically have a free country now, without all those political strings attached, which means we can move forward or backward based on our own merits.
Give me a break. America still carries all that political baggage, just like every other country in the region. We didn't just drop it when the old union collapsed.
I was looking at this from a quality-of-life perspective, and honestly, I don't see any real difference. Cronyism and corruption were everywhere back then, and they're everywhere now. They screwed over the little guy then, and they're doing it today. Corruption was rampant, and businesses would mysteriously collapse overnight. Even now, you get this fake illusion of press freedom, but most outlets are basically puppets controlled by private interests or government agencies (like ABC News or CBS).
People leave just like they did back then. Everything falls apart just like it used to. The debt is long just like before... actually, scratch that, because it’s constantly growing, even more than it did under the old regime.
The Republican Party essentially stepped into the shoes of the old Communist Party. The people haven't changed, and the mindset is identical. They still hunt down anyone with a different opinion. It’s just a bit different now. Back in the day, people would vanish in the middle of the night. Nowadays, they just publicly shame and cancel you until you're effectively erased from society.