Pastor tells kids waiting in Santa Clause like that Santa isn't real

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Where is it written not to indulge children in innocent, light hearted stories? Rudolph never caused anyone to go on a shooting spree.
Because Utah....it is our duties as Christian parents to pass the stick up our arses onto our children and our childrens children.
 
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Maybe we have 3500+ denominatons just BECAUSE its black and white and ppl dont like that..
So I'm to believe that the God I worship is a black and white God with no in between....no character traits that allow for anything in between? Ok...I guess.
 
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Never "defended her for having an abortion." In fact, I repeatedly stated that her actions were a sin. That the blood of Jesus Christ covers her sin. If that's a defense, it's not mine... Christ paid for her sins as he did for yours and mine. That's all I said... I hope the gospel doesn't offend you.
And the blood of Jesus covers me for neutralizing an arrogant pastor who attempts to steal the harmless joy of innocent children. You see? It works both ways. Funny isn't it?
 
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And the blood of Jesus covers me for neutralizing an arrogant pastor who attempts to steal the harmless joy of innocent children. You see? It works both ways. Funny isn't it?

Grey area! I like it!
 

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Hmm ok :confused: What about another question.
What harm does it to tell your child about Santa..none (besides you lied..)
What harm does it do to not tell your child about santa?...none either besides the question''whos that'' and answering that.
What is there to argue lol We all survived it and we all ended up figuring out it isnt true (which some of us were most likely pretty upset about) but we are all alive
 
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Where is it written not to indulge children in innocent, light hearted stories? Rudolph never caused anyone to go on a shooting spree.
Where is it written that it's ok for parents to lie to their children about Santa Claus and magical flying reindeer? I'm pretty sure that God has said that He hates ALL magic in His word and that we are for the most part never supposed to lie.

Like I said though, the pastor should have talked to the parents, not the children.
Unless of course, the children are ready to hear the truth... but that is left for the Holy Spirit to lead someone.
 

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Rules stand.. He just made the white a little wider with Jesus..but theres still no gray zone or are you gonna tell me God allows compromise? He is just and righteous.. he doesnt like evil. But If you see it different im fine with it too. Your getting a coffee and a hug anyways. ((huuuugs))

So I'm to believe that the God I worship is a black and white God with no in between....no character traits that allow for anything in between? Ok...I guess.
 
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Where is it written that it's ok for parents to lie to their children about Santa Claus and magical flying reindeer? I'm pretty sure that God has said that He hates ALL magic in His word and that we are for the most part never supposed to lie.

Like I said though, the pastor should have talked to the parents, not the children.
Unless of course, the children are ready to hear the truth... but that is left for the Holy Spirit to lead someone.
How do you know you haven't or won't lie to your children? Careful because of that whole measure you use thing. There are lots of ways to lie.
 

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Hmm ok :confused: What about another question.
What harm does it to tell your child about Santa..none (besides you lied..)
What harm does it do to not tell your child about santa?...none either besides the question''whos that'' and answering that.
What is there to argue lol We all survived it and we all ended up figuring out it isnt true (which some of us were most likely pretty upset about) but we are all alive
The problem is... this is your opinion.

A lot of people have different opinions.



That's why this silly thread is so long, and so heated.
A lot of people have very different opinions.
 
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I think what bothers me the most about modern day christians is their propensity to black and white thinking. Interestingly they have that in common with common criminal's, wife beaters and child abusers. This santa basher and his defenders are no different....imo.
Since when did the story of Santa become lying rather than a fun, endearing fable that helps teach children about the joys of giving while encouraging good behavior? I guess we should skip Santa and start teaching three year olds what Cain did to Abel.
 
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The problem is... this is your opinion.

A lot of people have different opinions.



That's why this silly thread is so long, and so heated.
A lot of people have very different opinions.
The funny think Max is that every child is different....every circumstance is different. People just wanna put everyone else in their own little square of black white and leave all the pretty colors of life out of the picture.
 
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Where is it written not to indulge children in innocent, light hearted stories? Rudolph never caused anyone to go on a shooting spree.

I wasn't supposed to go on a shooting spree?...... oh......oops......
 
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Since when did the story of Santa become lying rather than a fun, endearing fable that helps teach children about the joys of giving while encouraging good behavior? I guess we should skip Santa and start teaching three year olds what Cain did to Abel.

I know right....then skip right to the part where david knocked up his generals wife and then had him sent to the front line.....oh and lets not forget Rahab the prostitute. These kids need a dose of TRUTH!!! What other things can we possibly imagine to steal the innocence of children from them.
 
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How do you know you haven't or won't lie to your children? Careful because of that whole measure you use thing. There are lots of ways to lie.
So you like to pose random hypothetical questions. What we're discussing is simply a lie that has gotten out of hand over the centuries. Will I lie to my children if I ever have children? I will try not to of course. If I do lie by accident, I will simply repent to the Lord and He will forgive me. What's your point here? You surely aren't helping your case.
 
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So I'm to believe that the God I worship is a black and white God with no in between....no character traits that allow for anything in between? Ok...I guess.
So much for God's grace, eh?
 

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Yes and people are free to state their opinions and discuss them. I just wanted to add that way of thinking in, sometimes people read it and try to see things from different points of view and make up their mind with the pros and cons

The problem is... this is your opinion.

A lot of people have different opinions.



That's why this silly thread is so long, and so heated.
A lot of people have very different opinions.
 
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So you like to pose random hypothetical questions. What we're discussing is simply a lie that has gotten out of hand over the centuries. Will I lie to my children if I ever have children? I will try not to of course. If I do lie by accident, I will simply repent to the Lord and He will forgive me. What's your point here? You surely aren't helping your case.
What if you don't know you lied or forget? The point is that people should get off their high horse about santa. Not a big deal on the whole scheme of things. Next we're gonna start hearing about how Santa is so close to the spelling of Satan. :rolleyes:
 
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I guess of you don't like santa just tell your kid that Jesus climbed down the chimney and brought the presents.