Seriously, though. This is a moral dilema.

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The discussion centers around the question of whether an atheist can celebrate Christmas without facing consequences like going to Hell. Participants humorously debate the origins of Christmas, noting that it has pagan roots and was later associated with Christianity. They share personal traditions, such as storytelling during family gatherings, while rejecting the religious aspects of the holiday. The conversation includes playful banter about the nature of Hell and Heaven for atheists, with jokes about various mythical figures like Santa and the Easter Bunny. The overall tone is light-hearted, emphasizing that as atheists, they don't believe in Hell, and thus the question of punishment for celebrating Christmas is moot. The thread showcases a blend of humor and reflection on cultural traditions, regardless of religious beliefs.
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I am an athiest. If I celebrate Christmas will I go to Hell?
 
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Since when does Christmas have anything to do with Christianity?
 
tribdog said:
I am an athiest. If I celebrate Christmas will I go to Hell?
Yes. It's OK, though. Atheist Hell is the Playboy mansion.
 
Atheist heaven is the same place as atheist Hell, but without silicone.
 
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I decided I'll go ahead and exchange presents, but I won't do any of the religious stuff like decorating a tree. there has always been a tradition in my family though that I don't think should die out. We used to gather around the fireplace and the eldest son in the family would tell the story of the first christmas and how the three wise men followed the red glow of Rudolph's nose to find the baby Jesus Claus. And the wise men gave a gift of gold and Frank, Vince and Murray, their donkeys.
 
You're mixing things up, Trib. Santa killed Jesus, and the Easter Bunny was on the grassy knoll, so he's not in the clear.
 
If you're a pastafarian, Heaven is a stripclub with a beer volcano, wheras hell is a stripclub with strippers with VD and a stale beer volcano. I think You're good.
 
turbo-1 said:
Atheist heaven is the same place as atheist Hell, but without silicone.

And more brunettes! Blonds...meh.
 
tchitt said:
Since when does Christmas have anything to do with Christianity?

Since the Christians stole it from the Pagans and retroactively assigned it to baby Jesus' birthdate.
 
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It's just that "Merry Winter solstice" is a mouthfull.
 
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You're going to hell either way tribdog. So I wouldn't worry about it. :)
 
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tribdog said:
I am an athiest. If I celebrate Christmas will I go to Hell?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji0_CA-C3Mk
 
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I think Ivan has given this thread his Seal of Approval.
 
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The answer doesn't matter. As an athiest, you don't believe in hell.
 
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Came up with that one all by yourself? good job!
just kidding. I was trying to be ironical Please, please do me a favor Tsu. You are one of my favorite people on here, don't say something that opens you up to a cruel joke from me. It would break my heart to even consider saying something not nice to you. Please, I'm begging you.
 
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Watch out, trib! MIH gave Evo a brand-new banning gun for Christmas!
 
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Like anyone would dare ban me.
 
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tribdog said:
Like anyone would dare ban me.
Teflon trib! Post with abandon!
 
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tribdog said:
Came up with that one all by yourself? good job!

THANX! :smile:

Sorry, Toots. It was a single lucid senior moment. I'm sure it won't happen again... at least - not THIS year... :biggrin:

just kidding. I was trying to be ironical Please, please do me a favor Tsu. You are one of my favorite people on here, don't say something that opens you up to a cruel joke from me. It would break my heart to even consider saying something not nice to you. Please, I'm begging you.

Sometimes I just can't help myself, Trib. You (of ALL people) should know about THAT. :biggrin: And you CAN'T say anything not nice to me. You know that I can hurt you - BAD. (not that I WOULD... just that I CAN...).
 
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tribdog said:
Like anyone would dare ban me.

banning, is that like hell for atheists? if an atheist gets kicked out of science club, is it like he never even existed? and would that be moral? i guess that depends on whether the banishment serves the overall good. trouble is, the only way to find out is to do the experiment.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
I think Ivan has given this thread his Seal of Approval.

I just thought the seal show was better than the tribdog show, but it was close. :biggrin:
 
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