(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many atheists, besides denying the existence of a God, have an issue with organized religion.

Although most argue against all belief systems, Christ, in particular, and the religions that support belief in him, have been debated as being harmful to society.
Followers of Christianity have been accused of being ignorant of scientific fact and deluded by religious tenants as well as the cause of many wars, deaths, and conflicts.

I will not bring in other religion's holy days because most on this site are unaware of them, but Christmas is probably the most recognized religious day of the year and has transcended its original meaning to become the holiday season in the west.

Although many non practicing religious people celebrate this season, is it appropriate for Atheists, with contempt for religion, to celebrate a religious holiday?

I'm sure many will argue that it is more than that now, but if one is going to argue against religion the rest of the year, why should they overlook it at this time of year?

If one has made a intelligent informed opinion on God and religion, then shouldn't they take a principled stance against celebrating the Christian holiday season?

To be the first to undermine my own position:

Happy Holidays too all!!!

I am wearing my Santa suit, hopefully it is flame proof.

And?
Have you not read the other replies in this thread? Maybe, they were brought up Christian and have good memories of past Christmas' and Easters. I was personally brought up Christian and I'm not going to stop spending time with my family on Christian holidays because my viewpoints have changed. Not to mention, I don't celebrate these holidays in the name of God or Jesus.

I'm talking about people who are on and off. Like one day they say there Atheist, but the next day there a devout Christian. I personally can't stand these people.

Not sure what you mean by that?

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How about we continue to celebrate Christmas but just call it "colligo"

I celebrate Santa's birthday every year, just like Christians celebrate Jebus.

From now on I will celebrate colligo.

Christmas is a time where we celebrate the birth of Chris. All hail Chris!

I guess to everyone else im an Atheist but i just like to say im not gullible. I mean the reason i dont believe is because i need the bible to be beleivable, But its not IMO. People turning water into wine, Virgins giving birth, Jesus rising from the dead lol, To me it sounds bollics. An lets face it the war of terror thats destroying what could be a war free world is all down to religion. And not just one religion but to many for me to list, How can it be real? Wouldnt there only be one god and one religion?

We get one chance on earth i choose not to spend it brainwashed into somet nobody in the world will ever be able to prove if its real or not!

Wait, it's not like the Government is going to make a rule saying Atheist's cannot celebrate Christmas.
It's called Free Will =D
If it brings your family together and makes you feel good, Then why should we not do it?
We don't have to celebrate Christ's birthday?
Why can we not just give presents?

So it's okay to give presents any other time of the year but when it comes to a Christian holiday we can't?

I just wonder if the postion was reversed?
Would our resident atheists be as forgiving of believers if they wanted to partake in something that went against their core beliefs?
Any sign of double standard or hypocrisy is heavily criticized by the other side when you believe in a higher power.