Tis the season

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Igzy

So to cite Santa as an indication that Christmas is evil? That's overdoing it I think. If Santa is the worst thing about Christmas we are doing fine.

I didn't cite Santa to show that Christmas is evil, though I think that is valid. I quoted it to point out how it confuses the gospel, particularly to young people in the 13 to 18 age range. You have taught them not to trust you. Then you want them to receive the gospel from you.

It is irrelevant if you or I did not use this as a reason not to receive the gospel. If it confuses some, if it hinders some then that is proof that it confuses the gospel.

[Cal]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

I didn't cite Santa to show that Christmas is evil, though I think that is valid. I quoted it to point out how it confuses the gospel, particularly to young people in the 13 to 18 age range. You have taught them not to trust you. Then you want them to receive the gospel from you.

Theoretically that makes sense, as I said. But I've heard no evidence that it actually happens. I gave my own experience. I think kids understand the difference between Santa Claus and God. Santa is a fun myth. God is the real creator.