Re: [at-l] non hiking post/ the real meaning of Christmas

["KC" <wareagle@ioa.com>]

and a merry xmas to you too! Just wish I could be as perfect as those xtains
out there! Why is your holiday spirit so easily disturbed? As far as my
experience on the trail,,,I pointed out that I was being smothered and
abused by this womyn,,,,the trail allowed me to see this and leave! After 13
years of service to this womyn,,,it was NOT and I repeat,,,NOT easy to
leave. Thank Goddess,,,I had the support of new found friends to support me
in this difficult decision. What part of abuse don't you understand? KC


> Greetings,
>
> Many customs associated with Christian holidays did, indeed, originate
with
> existing celebrations and festivals that predated a culture's exposure to
> and acceptance of Christ.  It's not difficult to go back and dredge up
these
> practices.
>
> The "real" meaning of the holiday we call Christmas is a celebration of
the
> birth of Christ, the Savior.  This is the real meaning, despite an
> overwhelming materialistic slant in today's society, and also depite a
pagan
> woman's attempt to marginalize the birth of Christ.
>
> I generally refrain from posting an objection when I find something
> particularly distasteful, but to not respond to KC's blathyr was even more
> distateful.  Since I'm typing, I might as well add that if the best thyng
> that happened to a person on a hike is that they were unfaithful to their
> partnyr, however rationalized, it's a sad commentary on one's trail
> experience.
>
> Take Care,
>
> Tim Rich
> Kennesaw, GA
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