Comments on: Merry Christmas, Jerks!

By: Nix

Nix — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:11:14 +0000

I believe the mans concerns should be recognized, while Tim is probably right, it’s also a little refreshing to take a look at what it’s all about.

No telling if the collective unconscious is influenced by it or if that even exists, but the possibilities are there of course, so recognize.

I agree that the issue in itself is a little too conclusive i suppose you could say, I mean if thats truly a problem were going to have to do a lot more to come out of that then directly attack that in peoples ways. I just thought that Tim would have maybe actually addressed it a little and went on with his break but instead disregarded it and belittled the issue. It does exist. Angsty, but nonetheless true.

People follow their religions for peace of mind, dont they? Those who do not seek comfort or peace but clame to be of a religion are not followers, but active seekers and pioneers because of… whatever reason. Point is, if people get to the core of their religion they assuredly begin to find enlightenment and much joy, so theres nothing wrong with taking a step back and questioning a big thing thats right up in you face.

It could be refreshing.

My holiday was boss, I received not a thing worldly, yet tons of joy with loved ones. Infact I lost a lot of money! It’s all good though. I enjoy christmas, but theres nothing wrong with questioning it, I don’t think he was threatening it, just reveling in the alienation that occurs when you poke around on a national holiday… heh

By: james

james — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 20:39:35 +0000

I can understand what Arestao is trying to say, but it reminds me of Rage Against The Machine railing against Santa Claus at one of the older KROQ Christmas shows: yeah, it’s funny and thought-provoking, but it’s also pointless to contemplate because the holiday in and of itself does not oppress. If one wants to rail against conformity and mindless consumerism, that’s fine– but picking on Christmas to make that kind of point is like beating up a nerd to demonstrate why bullies are to be despised.

Christmas’ commercialization is a symptom of a larger problem, not the problem itself. And no one tackled that topic with more tact, humor and good will than Charlie Brown and company.

By: tim boucher

tim boucher — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:04:13 +0000

haha, ran prieur has a funny entry on his site:

http://www.ranprieur.com

December 25. Apparently it’s some kind of local holiday, so I can’t find any news today.

By: Fell

Fell — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:42:25 +0000

Happy Festivus, Pop Occulture!

By: nehemiah

nehemiah — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:41:27 +0000

Great post! Whatever your take, respect other people and just enjoy the season for any reason. If someone wishes me a happy ramadan, I’ll say, “Right back at you, have a great ramadan.” Bottom line is someone has wished me happines, a gesture of good will in civil greeting.

Some people want to be angry, and to them I say “Merry Christmas!”

By: The Word

The Word — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:38:23 +0000

goddamn it Tim! you are a fucking genius. and i am also high. but that doesn’t stop me from realizing that your comments describe exactly how i celebrated this season. and unconciously as well! i simply shifted into a new mode of thought. goddamn!

By: eyensane

eyensane — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:47:34 +0000

Mass o christ

By: eyensane

eyensane — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:46:10 +0000

Merry

By: eyensane

eyensane — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:42:57 +0000

Very

By: human

human — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 03:22:20 +0000

santa claus is the anti christ…

one love!!

human?

By: eyensane

eyensane — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 02:06:58 +0000

The entire nation taking a day off. Jesus es word another bloody merry please

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 01:43:38 +0000

I would also add that regardless of one’s religion or lack of it, the actual things that Jesus said are valuable words to live by. The words he spoke are timeless and would truly serve to light the world if people actually paid attention to them instead of reinterpreting them to serve their own interests. With this quote I wish everyone of all faiths a Merry Christmas!

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.

By: alistair

alistair — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 23:08:15 +0000

i thought you guys might enjoy this;
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051225/ap_on_re_us/polish_parish
i don`t pretend to understand the ins and outs of the issue here but a rebel priest and applause from the congregation?, i could get behind that.

By: bill m.

bill m. — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 21:45:35 +0000

that statement you quoted sounded like nothing so much as Puritanism.
‘holy shit– people are getting together and eating and drinking and buying stuff for each other!’
terrible! just terrible!

right or wrong, i think your point about the holiday breaking people out of the routine is dead on.
regardlesss of what you think about it, the feeling of an entire nation taking a day off is always novel.

By: eyensane

eyensane — Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:39:34 +0000

Heard 4 tv preachers complaining about stores instructing employes to say happy holidays instead merry christmas.one even made sure to let everyone know he was not inclide to shop at such places.keep christ in christmas.laugh that’s funny.leave to ceaser what is ceaser christ to the christians and have a bloody mary . Blessed comings on solestice and in the season to come.