Xmas is the Christian (and thus popular in this largely Christian country)
version of a much longer-standing (than the 2000 years of the existence of
Christianity) annual celebration of the winter solstice.
I really don't care a hoot which of your mythical events you consider more
important.
I really do care a hoot about your advocating your beliefs as if they were
fact when they're quite obviously items of faith.
Enjoy your holiday, whatever that might be, was basically what Wirt's
greeting said; let's leave it at that, ok?
Tracy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 1:17 PM
> To: Tracy Pierce; [log in to unmask]
> Subject: RE: [HP3000-L] OT: Season's Greetings
>
>
> if he believes evolution as strongly as he does, then he rejects the
> biblical account of creation and other 'things' (from private
> emails that I
> will leave private), then it is hard for me to comprehend how
> anyone (not
> just Wirt) can celebrate one of the two greatest gospel
> holidays for what it
> truly stands for.....
>
> Here is a good debate question: Which is more important, the birth of
> Christ, or the death and resurection ? Christmas or Easter ?
> and why ?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tracy Pierce [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 3:59 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Season's Greetings
>
>
> your assumptions re Wirt are rude, and your comments oppose
> the teachings of
> the religion you defend. shame!
>
> Tracy Pierce
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kim Borgman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 12:53 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: OT: Season's Greetings
> >
> >
> > I find it hard to think that Wirt even celebrates Christmas
> > as it is the
> > Biblical based celebration of the birth of Christ.....
> >
> > The giving of gifts comes from the 3 wise men from the East
> > bearing gifts
> > for the Christ child. Gold, Myrrh, frankincense. Gold for
> > royalty (King),
> > one of the spices is used for burial and symbolizes the future
> > death/resurrection (Easter), and alas, I cannot remember
> the third...
> >
> > Google here I come......
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Wirt Atmar [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 3:09 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] OT: Season's Greetings
> >
> >
> > Larry writes:
> >
> > > I think Wirt's other job is that of a lawyer :-)
> >
> > Or a plagiarist. That posting just appeared on SU-TALK, the
> > Summit Credit
> > Union's list, and I thought it was too good to pass up.
> >
> > Merry Christmas to all,
> >
> > Wirt Atmar
> >
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