Does Santa exist?

[fantome profane]

I would like to start a debate based on the evidence for and against the existence of Santa Claus.

What is the evidence for Santa?

What is the evidence against Santa?

Why do you believe/not believe in Santa?

 

[outhouse]

Santa is more real then the god myth.

When I look in the mirror I see santa

The milk and cookies disappear

because I am santa

 

[Skwim]

I would like to start a debate based on the evidence for and against the existence of Santa Claus.

What is the evidence for Santa?

What is the evidence against Santa?

Why do you believe/not believe in Santa?

Asking a question like this prompts me to wonder if perhaps it isn't past your bed time.

 

[fantome profane]

Asking a question like this prompts me to wonder if perhaps it isn't past your bed time.

lol, actually it is.

 

[blackout]

Santa is more real then the god myth.

When I look in the mirror I see santa

The milk and cookies disappear

because I am santa

When I look in the mirror,
I see god/dess.




(and/or facial hair that needs waxing)

 

[Breathe]

When I look in the mirror,
I see god/dess.

:clap:yes:

Well said, Vi

 

[Christian Gnosis]

Sure, evidence for Santa

Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is what he looks like.

 

[bobhikes]

Santa is a spirit.

Proof
Kids that believe in said spirit get gifts for christimas
Adults that believe in said spirit will provide gifts for children

Subplemental
christian belief is not necessary for belief in santa

 

[Breathe]

Kids that believe in said spirit get gifts for christimas
Adults that believe in said spirit will provide gifts for children

Doesn't work...

My wife and I do not believe in the "spirit of Santa". My children do not learn of Santa, and we have explicitly told them that Santa is a myth, a story--that he is not real.


Yet we have still bought the children presents for Christmas. No Santa necessary--or permitted--with my kids.


Like hell I'm gonna let some fat old guy come down my chimney and bring presents to my kids that I have to pay for yet still gets all the thanks.

 

[1AOA1]

Why compare God to Santa?

 

[Kathryn]

Why compare God to Santa?

Apparently, that's what "all the cool kids do."

 

[bobhikes]

Doesn't work...

My wife and I do not believe in the "spirit of Santa". My children do not learn of Santa, and we have explicitly told them that Santa is a myth, a story--that he is not real.


Yet we have still bought the children presents for Christmas. No Santa necessary--or permitted--with my kids.


Like hell I'm gonna let some fat old guy come down my chimney and bring presents to my kids that I have to pay for yet still gets all the thanks.

Sorry:yes:, That doesn't discount the proof it proves there are other ways of getting gifts. You are just very generous at christmas time for your reasons.:bow:

 

[1AOA1]

Apparently, that's what "all the cool kids do."

Strange.

 

[EverChanging]

Why compare God to Santa?

I don't see why we shouldn't. The story of Santa is a myth that has grown with time with its reality grounded in a historical basis, and the myth provides a wonderful story for some people about giving and kindness. It is one more story among many pointing to something Beyond ourselves. Isn't that what God myths are supposed to do? What's so offensive about the comparison?

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

What is the evidence for Santa?

Santa answers prayers/petitions.

Seriously: if you write a letter to Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0 Canada, you'll get a response from him.

Canada Post - Holiday - Santa's Corner

 

[Meow Mix]

I saw on the show "MANswers" that St. Nicholas is the patron saint of the working girl. I lol'd.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas

Look under "patronage" on the right side: prostitutes.

No wonder the guy's so jolly.

 

[1AOA1]

I don't see why we shouldn't. The story of Santa is a myth that has grown with time with its reality grounded in a historical basis, and the myth provides a wonderful story for some people about giving and kindness. It is one more story among many pointing to something Beyond ourselves. Isn't that what God myths are supposed to do? What's so offensive about the comparison?

So Santa was made up which means God was made up?

 

[1AOA1]

Ok but why are they both made up because Santa is?

 

[fantome profane]

Ok but why are they both made up because Santa is?

You’re begging the question. Give us your evidence that Santa is made up? Why do you believe that Santa is made up?

 

[Erebus]

Santa exists in the sense that his name contains power. Any parent can invoke the name of Santa around Christmas time in order to ensure their children behave. Advertising companies invoke him to help them make money. As a symbol, Santa is incredibly powerful.

Does he literally exist as a man in a red suit delivering presents around the world? No. Like many gods, there is too much evidence against a literal Santa to believe in him as traditionally presented.