waysider

History of the word “Xmas” "What I’m about to tell you is news to me as well. I have always found it offensive when someone would send me a Christmas card with the words, “Merry Xmas.” Why? Because I’ve always felt that when someone did that, it was somewhat of an effort on their part to remove “Christ” from the picture. You know, “The war on Christmas,” stuff. Well, what a surprise I got. Lexically speaking, Christ is, and always has been in Xmas. “X” is the Greek letter “Chi” and the first letter in the word “Cristos,” which means Christ. Xmas did not show up in English until the 1500′s, but the letter “X” meaning Christ has been in use for 1000 years! Alright, but why the abbreviation? Let’s remember that the use of “X” pre-dates the printing press when books were hand written, written on hard to find materials, and very expensive. It’s a no brainer, use “X” to save space, time and money. But although we know it isn’t offensive to use “Merry Xmas,” do be aware that some still find it so, so use good judgment when wishing someone a Merry “Xmas.” But at least you now know it isn’t disrespectful if you get a card with “Xmas,” and you won’t let it ruin your Christmas. Leave that up to the Scrooges behind the cash registers. Merry Xmas all!" SOURCE

Sometimes I hold the door for her...Sometimes she holds the door for me.

I'm not sure I understand, WW. I didn't post a song because I was involved in something else at that moment. That's why I offered up a free post in lieu of my turn. Sorry if I did something wrong. That wasn't my intention.

I think there was a notation on the introduction page that said something like, "Catch me if you can.".

And some who erroneously believe they are acting out of free will are merely reacting, unproportionally, to pre-programmed dogma and instilled bias.

Maybe, but couldn't he have just "reached up in Daddy's cookie jar"? :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

All of us think, behave, reason, make judgements and formulate decisions in relation to what we have been taught, felt and experienced. In that sense, no one really acts entirely out of free will.

Roundabout.....Yes (It still gets a lot of air play.) Free Post!!!!

You said: Free will rejoices against scientific studies. What does that mean, in plain English?

Anybody want a free post?

Wow! Art Carney was a rapper! Who knew?

That's by Weezer.Some of you may be more familiar with .

What does that even mean?? (I suspect it's some catch phrase, based on a distortion of James 2:13, you picked up and are parroting back.)

My son used to be a fan of this group so that puts me at an unfair advantage. So, I'll just bow out....wouldn't want to spill the beans or anything like that.

Wierwille was your classic demagogue. Small peanuts, though, really, compared to some of the more widely known demagogues that history has produced, such as Adolph Hitler and Joe McCarthy. "But though there is no difference in this respect between the best demagogue and the worst, both of them having to present their cases equally in terms of melodrama, there is all the difference in the world between the statesman who is humbugging the people into allowing him to do the will of God, in whatever disguise it may come to him, and one who is humbugging them into furthering his personal ambition and the commercial interests of the plutocrats who own the newspapers and support him on reciprocal terms."....George Bernard Shaw SOURCE edited for spelling

It looks like The Westboro Baptist Church agrees with that assessment. HERE Geeze...What a dilemma...Who ya gonna side with on this one, Johnny... Rosie or Westboro?

Like a car dealer that turns back mileage.....He knows it's wrong but getting caught is not part of his plan.

Would you care to cite a few of these studies?

"I was 22 when I got in the word, but I find no relevance in that." Then, apparently, your opinion contradicts valid scientific studies that indicate a 22 year old's brain is not fully developed in relation to making decisions involving risky behavior.

Please accept my apology. Sometimes things that seem clear to me are really.....ummm...not so clear.

Use Me....Bill Withers (One of my roomies in FLO used to sing this all the time.) Free Post!!

Well, some people would just say they're tough to read.....you're too kind. :)

"You're always welcome at The Way.".....VPW