Evan.
I'm not a Christian.
Maybe you've heard of "advaita vedanta", a specific branch of Hinduism. I regularly study a specific spiritual lineage from that tradition. This would be my cup of tea. But I've always been interested in, practiced, & liked Buddhism...
I'm neither naive nor in any camp (why do you want to be in a camp?)
Simply you & I think differently on the fundamentals of the subject. No need to rewrite every step of the ladder to endlessly come to this conclusion.
You think wishing a merry christmas is not a social event. This doesn't mean it isn't.
I celebrate Christmas because I enjoy it.
Clearly you have a problem with Christians.. Some Christians... as you say. To the point that you see them where they're not. And hear things they're not saying..
Maybe it's what they represent that's a problem... As I said, I can understand.
Biased... [[:)]] Well I agree with you that you are. I can feel it in every line of your post. And you seem to not mind that at all..
You say your post isn't a reaction. Allow me to 'totally subjectively' think it is.(Bombs awaaaaay !!! [[[:|]]] ) I think it's a very subtle reaction to all the 'disgusting' merry Christmases you've had to endure from those condescending Christians that you get to meet more often than I. [[;)]] [[[:|]]]
However your post might ALSO be what you're saying it is...
About the Happy Shannukah. Your first post sais "I wish everyone a Happy Shannukah", so I thought it was intended to ... every one..
Now I'm very very very disapointed to hear I misunderstood you and that you aint wishing me anything....
But at least I know what Shannukah's about now.
@Another User said:
I am not sure how you can take a Channukah wish. Just a little confused on that.
So am I now...
Uhmmm...
Obviously, Evan, I thought this was just a simple socialising thing. Like Merry Christmas... Greetings & stuff for the new year...
Oh dear..
BTW. What if people wish you a merry 'Jesusmas'. Is that okay.
I know :
Merry "FILL THIS WITH WHAT YOU LIKE BEST", Evan.
BTW : I think you're half nuts (in a good sense).
You have a MASSSSIIIIIIVE ego, and yet you're nearly volatile. It sure makes reading your posts interesting.
Regards Charl
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