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>>738797

No, he’s a folk tale/legend that grew around a Christian saint, and he’s not worshipped in any way or even believed by people over the ages of 10-12

>>738799

>folk tale/legend

isn't that the traditions of men though? that's idolatry. where is santa claus in the BIBLE?? how come parents lie to their kids and say hes real??

>>738801

>isn't that the traditions of men though?

Yes

>that's idolatry.

Idol: false god

Latry: worship

Idolatry: worship of false gods

Santa was a real guy, so he’s not “false,” he’s not a god and nobody claims he is, and nobody worships him

>where is santa claus in the BIBLE??

Nowhere. Nobody claimed Santa was in the Bible

>how come parents lie to their kids and say hes real??

Because it’s a cute and fun harmless tradition

>>738804

>Because it’s a cute and fun harmless tradition

It was a harmless tradition, but consumerism ruined it.

>>738804

No. nicholas was a real man, santa claus is a bunch of fake stories they made up about him. now parents lie to their children and don't think twice about it. such these man made traditions lead people away from CHRIST and the TRUTH

ARE YOU FOR TRUTH OR ARE YOU FOR LIES?

This is idolatry because you pay homage to a false image PERIOD

>>738799

>not worshipped in any way

<I better be a good boy/girl so Santa rewards me!

>>738804

>cute and fun harmless

Yeah, lying to your children so they start questioning what else you've lied to them about and turn away from God and other traditions sure is cute, harmless fun.

>>738805

Trueish. The true meaning of Christmas and Santa Claus can at least still be preserved in this day and age

>>738806

It's not idolatry because it's not worship of an idol. And they're not "LIES!!!!11!@" they're myths, and there is a difference. He's a folk tale

>>738813

Correct, not worshipped in any way. Unless you think that children worship their parents, and everybody worships police officers and judges. Giving out rewards/punishments for behavior does not worship make

>>738815

Good grief, what is wrong with you emos? I was taught Santa was real and I'm still a Christian

>>738824

That is true, though unpopular. Kris Kringle is not Saint Nicholas, though they are both Santa Claus

Whenever a Seventh Day Adventist opens its judaizing mouth, all I hear is

>mub da mo bidda te dat tum muhfugen bix nood cof bin dub ho muhfugga

>>738825

I think the issue is a lot of parents say god is real because I say so, and saying Santa is real while lying leads your kid to that one “Well what if God isn’t real?” Thing from that one M. Night movie

>everything I don't like is idolatry

Why do protestants have such a hard time to grasp what is and what isnt idolatry

>>738901

>All Protestants are x

If you're going to tell your kids about St. Nick/Santa Claus, you might as well include one of his companions, like Krampus or Père Fouettard.

Kids need to behave, and the threat of lack of presents isn't enough.

>>738908

Sup Satan. Any regrets?