I love how god becomes so popular around Christmas time

Christmas and God? You got to be joking!! Now don't get me wrong. I am quite spiritual but when it is Christmas time I think of only the form and not the substance. When I say substance it means God. For me Christmas means, shopping, keeping my house clean and tidy, making sweets, putting up my Christmas Tree, lights, new clothes, carols right from the first week of December and last but not the least organising a party for orphans. Sounds Christmasy - does it not? But where is God here??

There are many discussions on here about God and religion, they are on a par with money making topics It is a shame though, as I want neither rammed down my neck everytime I come on here.

hi I am glad we all give you so much joy, but why not lay off of this at least over the holidays for some of us who do believe all year not just for the holidays. I am so sick of hearing this'about us horrible believers. so laugh yourself silly if you' must but do not expect me to laugh with you. You did not just try to offend, you did offend.

You make a very good point here. It's a shame; I'll be the first to admit it, and it's unfortunate because it sets a bad example and makes people who are interested in exploring a faith turn away from that exploration. That's the last thing that a believer should do.

Hi I think you are right.But it is not only Christmas but otherf festivals too,For instance, in India Diwali is celebrated with the same fanfare but in the it all comes to decorating the house,decorating yourselves,exchanging presents and none theless worship the Goddess of Money,So that the following year they are blessed with more and more money, I think it is all commercialising the religion,

God getting attention and recognition for any reason can't be a bad thing. Yes, it should be other times than just Christmas, or when we have problems. But even people who do recognize God all year round emphasize it more around Christmas. Just like a mother or father gets more attention on Mother's/Father's day. Anytime God and his Kingdom is recognized and worshiped is a good thing! And we can ALL do more to worship him more, I am sure. So I personally feel that instead of looking at what others are doing or not doing we should concentrate on what we are doing. Are we giving to God all that we should be giving? I know I am not, but am striving to do so.

Christmas is simply an expression of love, of giving, sharing and unity. LOVE is the overall expression of what is Christ means to us.

It's the "Holiday Catholic" syndrome....every other day of the year these people have a thousand things to do more important than going to church but they are the first ones in line for Midnight Mass. It's almost as if the religiousness of the holiday prompts them to reaffirm their faith. There's nothing wrong with it, it's a busy world and things like being with/providing for family are more important than listening to a sermon, but I totally agree. It's not just here on MyLot, either. You see this kind of behavior everywhere this time of the year. And the fanaticism with which some people approach the subject (Bumper stickers or window clings or marquee signs that proclaim "Put the Christ back in Christmas", for example) can reach rather humorous levels.

You're right, the most important person in our life is Jesus Christ, we must not remember Him during christmas time only, it must be everyday every minute and every seconds of our life. Without him, we are nothing now.

Yes you are very right. I too have thought of this. God becomes very popular during such times. Ofcourse I am too not offending any body. Please forgive us if any one gets offended.

I don't... how come God only becomes popular during Christmas, problems, etc.. God must and ought to be popular all yearlong -- just my opinion. Peace!