So, you all know I’m an Atheist, but I can’t help but get into the spirit of the holidays in general. I don’t believe in God or the story of Xmas, but I none the less love the opportunity to gather with family and friends, be generous and eat a lot. So, I hope you’re all full, a little tipsy and with the ones you love, whether you celebrate Xmas or not.
Ditto, and same to you.
And I would add, keep in touch with those you aren’t with…
Have a great weekend!
Ed
I most certainly will, Ed!
a good time for get togethers happy xmas
It sure was! And too much wine.
We are more spiritual than religious (wife is hospice rn), but in a much lighter vein….Eight year old grandson goes to summer day camp at a church near home so he gets a few of the basics. He wanted to say ‘grace’ last night when we were at their house…”Thank You for this food and for me not being sent to the office this year!” Smiles all around….
Have a great holiday with Mike and your friends.
That is one adorable grace! And happy (belated) holidays to you too!
I love Christmas as well, and hope you had a very happy non-denominational winter holiday with those you love!
Awww, same to you, Taleswapper!
Sounds like good times. My family does the same and we are all atheists as well. This year unfortunately I was working etc. but I am in Hirafu, Hokkaido, Japan where the snow is amazing so I guess it’s a trade off.
But I definitely miss the smell of fir.
Merry belated Christmas!
It sounds beautiful, but I understand missing people at the holidays too. It’s hard. I hope you still had fun!
It is a wonderful time of year with the snow and the deer wandering in our yard. It is the season to consider all we have and have hope for the future.
That sounds beautiful, Ralphtc!
Before of today I would have never thought, that I would leave a comment on something like a “porn-site” (though I have the feeling, that term would certainly do no justice to this site).
But stumbling over your comment of being an Atheist, I feel the urge to contribute my thoughts.
You write: “even though I’m an Atheist, I like the idea of a holiday about giving and not just receiving”.
While you will not get any argument from me concerning the latter part of that quote I will have to ask, if it is really so special of an Atheist, to give, contribute to society, to be kind and (for)giving, that one has to say, these people act like that, “even though” the are Atheists.
Isn´t that rather independent of the belief-system the person is carrying?
Of course it fits to many people, having an atheist women making videos with explicit sexual content.
Only a “godless person” could to such things!
And while I do not know, if such persons ever visit a site like this (and would even admit to that!), I want you to know, that I think the way, you are contributing this videos brings society closer to tolerance, understanding, joy – and ultimately – peace, than any preaching of “higher morale”.
I, of course, do not mean the videos itself with their content, but the context, in which you are presenting them, writing your own comments, sharing your ideas with them.
I know this website (and with it, you) only for about half an hour, now. But I find some of the things you say rather intriguing!
Finally, to come to an end, I want to pay my respects for not fearing any negative responses regarding your disbelief.
I actually do not know, where you live, but there a parts in this world, where it is not necessarily easy to admit that.
You might live in country, where this is not at all a problem. But even if you do, I hope your example of staying true to your self helps people in other parts of the world, to lead that example.
Even though it might not accepted by their society…
Many best wishes, all of luck and love – for every day! (Not just the holidays)
Fidelio
(Germany)
I wasn’t saying that atheists aren’t really giving or that we’re more giving. All I was saying is that even though I don’t believe in the religious side of Christmas, I like some of what it stands for, so I celebrate it anyways.
Thank you for all the sweet compliments, equally about the site and my personality/beliefs.