tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3828323979157962509.post7297660196092479826..comments2023-07-02T03:23:20.303-07:00Comments on Presbyhippy: Frosty The Strawman & The War On CrassnessTeacher On The Radiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16868255300336830210noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3828323979157962509.post-80397386028553288052011-12-17T10:48:00.983-08:002011-12-17T10:48:00.983-08:00Loved your blog! Especially "For me, emerging...Loved your blog! Especially "For me, emerging Christianity is about the prophetic and the poetic not the pious. Yes, we worship a Baby and not your brand, a King and not your bling. But if I am to understand the prophetic commerce of the gospel, it’s neither capitalist nor communist. It’s a gift economy. And the gift-giving of these annual rituals is not inherently evil simply due to their recuperation by WalMart, Amazon, and BestBuy" I've been a little disturbed to see and hear from others who are not giving their kids presents and/or who really hate any reference to Santa all in an effort to keep out commercialism, teach the reason for the season, and keep Christ in Christmas... A parishioner shared with me seeking guidance that her daughter and son in law do not allow Santa for their 5, 8, and 10 year olds and this year no gifts- instead a mission trip- but at New Years the mom and dad are going to Trump Towers... I struggle to understand how sharing gifts and joy, celebrating Jesus, and allowing Santa hurt children and/or keep them from understanding the real reason for the season...I am tired of Christians isolating themselves so much from others in this war on Christmas, anti-Santa, anti gifts, phenomenon and at the same time declaring their desire to grow the church in the midst of decline...<br />Thanks for your blog!Rev Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513010429463883537noreply@blogger.com