charlesdclimer asked: I thought I’d share this with you… 7 Reasons for Atheists to Celebrate the Holidays By Greta Christina, AlterNet Posted on December 19, 2009, Printed on December 26, 2009 http://www.alternet.org/story/144685/ It’s often assumed that the atheist position on what is politely termed “the holiday season” is one of disregard at best, contempt and [...]
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A question about idolatry?
Dizzy asked: Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t celebrate ANY holidays, personal birthdays, or even salute the flag. I know this because I have many relatives who belong to this “religion.” I understand the whole pagan holiday thing, but my question is, how is it idolatry to respect the flag that represents your country? The flag that people [...]
Winter solstice, christmas, pagan?
Claudia R asked: The winter solstice is on the 21st of december,and the sun comes back to normal on the 25th of december. This was celebrated bu many people around europe and asia, when they figured out this pattern, whith several traditions and rituals, and observed as a holiday. When the christians were converting the [...]
What are the holidays for muslims and what time of year is each one?
angelpurplewings asked: fall, spring , winter, summer….any pattern?
What do you suppose would be the outcome of an attempt to organize atheism into a legitimate religion?
r u randy? asked: I assume that this experiment would include regular meeting days, member volunteer-ism, contributions and the like… i.e., any or all of the details that might reflect or pattern themselves after any typically established modern-day religion. TV broadcasts, billboards, websites, bell towers and official “religious” holidays would all be fair game for [...]