Originally Posted by
QDO1
Christmas for 99% of people has nothing to do with Christ
Christmas is just a appalling display of gluttony, over indulgence and rude consumerism. We spoil children rotten, and spend far too much on a pile of crap that we dont need
Personally I spend christmas either being quiet, or helping the needy. If more people had similar values there would be less debt, more idea of what the needy need, and how to deal with the impoverished in this world, and our children would be more balanced in thier outlook
This year I have made hampers for four families I met last year, when I was looking for a flat... they are regugees, living in abject poverty, and being exploited by the $hitty system of landlords and DHSS over here. One of these families I met had 1 tin of beans and 1 piece of chicken between 4 (1 adult, 2 kids, and a baby) to last the weekend. While Im back in that town I will get them new Calor gass bottles for thier heating, so at least the kids will be warm
But who gives a stuff, I'm a grumpy old athiest, who is described elsewhere on this board as "the godless" and "without vaues". Ho Hum
Bookmarks