So today is the symbolic day representing when Jesus Christ was nailed to a large wooden cross and left to die. This is the day that Christians celebrate because this death was an atonement for all their sins. This is quite heavy stuff, if you think about it. I wonder if they were thinking about chocolate rabbits and painted eggs back in the day. No I don’t! Of course they weren’t!
So, if you’re a Christian, this is the day that your sins have been absolved, through the death of God’s son of the virgin. That’s something to think about. Would one of us sacrifice as much as that?
At least at Christmas the gifts are symbolic of the gifts given by the Wise men. I don’t believe anything could lead me to letting myself be crucified. Perhaps you’re asking the wrong religion Corey- look at what Muslims do in the name of their God…
That’s sorta why I posted the way I did. That reminds me of a post that I read at Eric S Raymond’s blog about the whole “religion of peace”
Hi Corey,
Do you mean crucifiction or crucifixion? Perhaps the latter is a work of fiction whereas the former is real the work of God?
I just find it so crazy that in many western countries where true believers are now a minority, there are still days off work to celebrate these occasions.
We watched a group of about 20 people this morning, all dressed up and in their Sunday best [yes, on a Saturday] as they came out of the church and then took a straight line directly into the pub 20 metres away.
I can just picture them now - “Cheers God, and thanks for all the hard work with Jesus and all that. Hey guys, this next round is on God so no-one is allowed pay ok…”
Well, James, I actually spelled that incorrectly, but you have a point. I was tired, so perhaps the true feelings came out. I’m not particularly convinced that the story is true, but I do respect anyone’s belief, if they carry it with them (as my parents do). But, the beeline from church to the pub? Not so sure about that.