i celebrate the holidays for my family (who are mostly christian)...got married by a judge in a park.... and got married since i love him...not for any religious reasons.... however... i am wiccan and am not offended by this...i have often wondered the same about some ppl but then think of my reasons and figure to each his or her own.

I am a Christian, I celebrate the birth of Christ. I don't but presents for adults, I don't have a tree, I find the whole 'consumerism thing' is a bigger religion than Christianity. I respect other peopes beliefs or non beliefs. I also had to really think about if I wanted to follow Christ after my local church refused to baptise my son when I didn't go to church myself. It took me quite some time to decide to ask Jesus into my life. I never did get my children baptised, I wanted them to be able to make that choice for themselves. I have seen many people who have 'used' the church for weddings etc: and been moved to seek out God for themselves. I believe that God certailny does move in mysterious ways. If I think back to yesterday, I led Jesse to Christ when he was about to commit suicide. God will find us if He wants to call us, wherever we are, whatever we do.

Im not religious but I celebrate Christmas, I dont see it as hypocrisy as I dont celebrate it for the birth of Christ which it isnt anyways since he wasnt truly born then.

I have simply accepted that at this time of year it is a good excuse to light up the darkness of winter, to take the time to show my family I love them and appreciate them and be with my friends.

Christmas these days is what you make it.

As so many of us are rushing around our own lives does it hurt to take this one time of year to stop and appreciate those around you?

I dont celebrate Easter or Haunika (sorry for the spelling) or any other religious holidays but I do respect them when it comes to others.

like i sed sleepy chick i dnt look down on ppl who do that and i do think christmas is a good time to share love for freinds and family..but wat gets me down is ppl who mock jesus etc but in the same breath use christmas in the life..guess its just bout respect

I dont mock Jesus, I do question some religions and there values and beliefs but only as a scientific point of view.

To me I can see faith is very important to those who have it and that alone should be enough for others to respect it.

As long as they are not hurting anyone else then live and let live is my motto.

It does sadden me that people use Jesus's name for commercialism though, if your buying a gift for someone do it because you want to dont bring religion into it if your not religious.

i can totally see that. and no one should mock anyone else's religious beliefs. it should be about respect.

i understand what you meant...and some people do disrespect others beliefs...it's a shame! I think a lot of people celebrate the "idea" of christmas, not necessarily the "true" meaning, and that's fine! any reason to spread love and joy is great! *hug*

how do u feel bout ur hubby or gf not being religious wen u are

mine calls mine and his mothers beliefs fairy stories...so we swat him and tell him to hush up...he doesn't mean any harm and is fine with us believing what we will and my FIL is the same way.... they don't believe but they don't disrespect us....just tease sometimes, which is usually funny.