Tuesday, 20 December 2011
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Religious Christmas Cards
I bought a box of Christmas cards a week ago. This morning I opened it up to start writing out the cards I was going to send (I know, I know, I'm slightly late with this) and I noticed that inside them they have bible verses.
"May all of your Christmas prayers be answered. "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirs after righteousness: for they shall be filled?" -Matthew 5:6 (KJV)"
"May your Holiday season be filled with all of the joy and peace on earth. "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." -St. Matthew 5:6 (NLT)"
"Peace on Earth. "May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace." -Numbers 6:26 (NLT)"
There were other inscriptions, but you get the idea. So my first thought was, 'Oh no, should I go get new cards or just send these?' I know people are semi-sensitive to the religious aspect and god forbid I send something 'preachy.' It was an accident when I picked them up. I keep my beliefs private and don't really like to push it on to others.
Then it occurred to me. I'm taking time out of my busy day to write friends, pen-pals, and loved ones nice Christmas cards. I don't just write their name and mine after it. I make it into a mini letter, wishing them a merry Christmas and asking them how they have been. If they take exception to the scripture on these cards they can just grow up. I don't believe in being politically correct (seriously, we have bigger problems to worry about than getting offended by a Merry Christmas as opposed to Happy Holidays) because most of the time what's originally being said isn't meant to be offensive. Some super sensitive prick decides to make a big deal out of it. So, everyone I send a card to is getting a scripture based one. If they don't like it, they're ungrateful and can just deal with it. After all, it's the thought that counts. And I'm totally not explaining that I accidentally purchased these cards either. Let them think I did it on purpose. They should just smile because there is a card in their mailbox.
In any case, Merry Christmas everyone!
Love,
Krissy
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Considering that Christmas literally is celebrating the birth of Christ, I hope that no one gets offended by the brief amount of scripture inside. Now if the letter you wrote were all preachy and whatnot, that would be an entirely different thing. Somehow I doubt you'll have anyone who gets their panties in a twist over your cards though. I'm sure the cards are lovely, and that all of your family and friends will appreciate a nice, well thought out hand written card.
@skittler335 - I hope you're right. When I had the "Oh crap, should I buy new ones" thought, I was thinking of a couple of people who I know don't like anything to do with said scripture. ♥
@kkrriiissyy - I'm guessing that worst case scenario, they mayroll their eyes and then read the nice note you put in it and then forget about it entirely. Especially if they are aware of your beliefs and continue to be friends with you...I certainly wouldn't worry to much about it.
I see nothing wrong with having scripture in cards, considering that that is what Christmas is supposed to celebrate - Christ's birth.
When I was making my cards for this year, I was actually bummed that I couldn't really find stamps that were religious.
its a blessing, those verses.
i know what you mean though! I always read mine in the store because i know ppl who would be more than offended in my family.they wouldn't like the new testament but its your prerogative to do what you wanna do.
exactly, YOU purchased the cards, YOU're sending them out, people shouldn't be offended by a bible verse on Christmas at all!
I think if the people you are sending them to are equally religious, it won't be a problem. But if you're sending them to people who aren't overtly religious, they might, maybe not be offended, but made to feel somewhat uncomfortable.
I know what you mean. I always try to be careful what cards I send people, but I think you are right too. People should just be happy to be getting a card because it is the thought that counts and it shows you are thinking of them.