I don't celebrate Thanksgiving simply b'cos I am not American nor live in the USA but any festival involving family get together is a thumbs up - whatever it is!Happy thanksgiving in advance to you guys in the USA (in advance) (22nd Nov right?)
Well said, agnslz. If that isn't something to be thankful for, I'm not sure what is.Nobody makes any of us celebrate holidays a certain way. You're free to have or not have Thanksgiving and Christmas as you wish in this country.
Bbucko, your story is poignant. Thanks so much for sharing.
36DD... I have no idea what could even be said.
Life as we know it is all utter nonsense. So enjoy it and quit starting these stupid threads.![]()
Seems like your just anti- God. Why not just say so. Thanksgiving is about Our ancesters having a good harvest. They where primarily christians so they thanked god! This is not really a religious holiday. I am sure the native americans at the festival did not thank god!
Here's a fun question. Why is Thanksgiving earlier in Canada?
People do here do understand your point, you are not listening to what they have to say.
Also, while you seem to be focusing on the negative, let me ask you, what are you yourself doing to change the situation. There are those of here in the US who do contribute time, money and hours of volunteer work to help the world be a better place. This doesn't just happen at the holidays, there are millions of committed volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year.
We do not complain but when given the opportunity to give thanks whether to a god or to each other for being here, we do so.
If you are so negative about the thanking god concept, reclaim the holiday and be thankful, be grateful for what you have, love the people around you. Find what makes you happy.
Is stupid to question and analize things ?![]()
You don't thank God for your blessings, yet you seem to be saying that you blame him for all the unfortunate things in the world. I'm confused...that to me doesn't make sense. We can't always make sense out of things that happen in life...if you are angry about injustice then do something to change it...something, anything.I agree 100% to help and share what we have with others . I was talking about the god thanking idea when i said that is nonsense . Iam not against holidays at all , is good to share time with family and friends and much better helping the less fortunate. Maybe this day will make sense with a change of perspective . Thanking for your family , and others because the good things that they have done to you and because the oportunity we have to do goods things to others make perfect sense to me .
You don't thank God for your blessings, yet you seem to be saying that you blame him for all the unfortunate things in the world. I'm confused...that to me doesn't make sense. We can't always make sense out of things that happen in life...if you are angry about injustice then do something to change it...something, anything.
I think thanksgiving is a day to eat too much, drink too much wine, and watch football(yes gay men watch football, Go Patriots@)
You don't thank God for your blessings, yet you seem to be saying that you blame him for all the unfortunate things in the world. I'm confused...that to me doesn't make sense. We can't always make sense out of things that happen in life...if you are angry about injustice then do something to change it...something, anything.
i neither thank god or blame him of the unfortunate things in the world because i dont think that god (if really exist) concern and intervene in humans matters.
The natives did not thank a christian God is what I meant. I am sure they thanked some diety or another.The guy who started this post just wanted to bash people and religion useing thanksgiving as a vehicle.Why do you say that, Gjorg?
Native spiritual practice places great emphasis on giving thanks to the Creator. Even more, perhaps, than the Christian tradition.
Actually, the Native Americans did thank their god. Maybe it was the same god just in a different name? Monotheism is like that. One god.
Anyway, some people are just so unhappy and pessimistic about their own lives they can only find delight in fucking with others and their good lives and trying to throw insults and ridicule at others.
Thanksgiving is an American Holiday. If you are not an American you will never get it. Thanksgiving was started by Pilgrims, yes, but was made an American National Holiday by our Congress and the ascent and encouragement of our people to recognize our many blessings and to take time to remember them. Our families, our friends, our loves, our nation, our prosperity, and to thank whatever god you pray to, or no diety if you prefer, for our "blessings" as individuals, family, and a Nation. So eat well and enjoy those you love. Otherwise SHUT THE FUCK UP AND LET OTHERS BE HAPPY WITHOUT YOU BEING A JERK. Some people whine about everything they don't like.