Beck Delivers Emotional Christmas Message: ‘God is Crying Out to Us’
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“It’s hard to believe we’re twelve days away from Christmas,” said Glenn Beck Tuesday night on GBTV. It was an entire show devoted to Christmas. A show in which he defended the “Christmas” tree as well as talked about the “transformative power” of Jesus.
“Maybe it’s just me, but Christmas doesn’t feel the same as it did when I was a kid,” he began.
“Maybe it’s because of the Black Friday shoppers that we showed you, worse than ever before,” Beck said in reference to recent viral videos of shoppers scuffling during retailer’s biggest sale day. “A video of people fighting over a waffle iron, toasters. ‘Give it to me! It’s mine!’”
He continued:
Maybe it’s the story after story about teen mobs that are selling their souls for literally a candy bar or an energy drink or a bag of chips. And others committing threatening and horrible acts of violence on our streets.
Maybe Christmas doesn’t feel the same because, in spite of the fact that the economy is already suffering–and there are no real signs of it improving, globally especially–as I walked up the streets this weekend here in New York City, it was lined with shoppers waiting in line to just go buy more stuff.
And I–I found myself, almost gridlocked in a sea of people this weekend. And I just wanted to grab people and say, “What’s wrong with you?”
“Maybe, maybe I’ve just reached my boiling point on how many years I can tolerate this,” said Beck pointing to an image of Christmas tree, “being called a ‘Holiday tree.’ It’s not a ‘Holiday tree.’ It’s a Christmas tree. That’s just what it is. I don’t mean any offense, that just is a Christmas tree. The lights on it symbolize that Jesus Christ is the way and the truth and the light. That’s what it means,” Beck explained.
“It’s not ‘happy winter everybody!’ It’s Christmas.”
Watch Glenn Beck explain the real reason we celebrate Christmas and why now, more than ever, we should take time to reflect on this precious and holy day (via GBTV):
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Comments (276)
queolby
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:41pmStop bagging on Glenn Beck and love him!! This is the kind of stuff he’s been talking about. Stop proving his point by being the example of his point. prove him wrong. He’s done nothing but give his life to help us see the truth.
Report Post »If you had any love or respect for Glenn Beck, you would respect the things that are so sacred to him.
This saddens me.
frust@ted
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:11pmqueolby
He also said don’t use his name when talking about the mean spirtedness on the comments board
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:10pmI like Glenn even though he annoys me at times, but then I love my wife even though she annoys me at times. It would be nice if people had a better understanding of God, but they first have to understand the earth. Case in point: why do people have their own children? People will say “Well because of love”, and even others will say “Because they want to create life”, and yet even others will say “Because it’s the something that was missing from their life.” While they are all correct they only barely scratch the surface. People have children because they are the vineyards planted by the parents, and the parents watch the children grow and it is the wine to the parents. All the children were created in love because from even the worse child to the greatest they are loved because they are a well rounded wine for the parents to drink from, and the parent learns from the children. And it’s like that which is a Father/son relationship in that the Father lives through the son and vice versa.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:23pmMoreover a mother and Father have children because they thirst. They thirst for that love, for that good wine. And it’s like that God thirsts also for the good wine, and when people make the bad-wine then the things you see happening is what becomes of a world. And through that Rain a “Man” is born. Through understanding the earthly existence people can come to understand the Father in Heaven.
Report Post »Jinglebob
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:29pmAll should be singing the praise to our LORD this Christmas but according to Rabbi Joshua Hammerman we will be too busy killing Jews. I guess anyone can become a Rabbi. I am just surprised The Blaze has not posted this story as it’s been out there for a full day. I guess I will have to pass on contributions through the Association of Christians and Jews if they have this guy among them.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:33pmTherefore you know when you are in the days spoken of by Daniel the Prophet when you see abominations in the Holy places which are vineyards planted you won’t drink the wine from. And how is it we can listen to sermons from someone with no understanding of the thirst I have spoken about in that it means they are not sanctioned by God.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:40pmP.S,
Report Post »I know what the President really meant when he said: we never need an excuse for a good party.
ZengaPA65
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:32pmMy stock in Vicks Vaporub just went up. Thanks Glen!
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 8:00pmSorry anyone who belongs to a group that replaces the Bible’s truth with another man made book is not what I call sacred! I like Beck to, he is just not a person that I look to for any Spiritual guidance. I do admire the way he has exposed Obama though. There is a way that SEEMS RIGHT THE BIBLE SAYS!
Report Post »SamIamTwo
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 8:42pmYeah, we like GB too but when it comes to absolutes…it comes tumbling down. At times I hear him and think that in spike of being Mormon he surely knows the truth…It is possible that he does know the truth and that most of the people around him that cared for him were Mormon…I have a relative in the same situation. But he studied up on the book of Mormon (test everything in light of scripture and hold fast to that which is true) and asked that his name be removed from their rolls…Praise God…
Mormons do for a lie that Christians can’t do for the truth. JIMHO
Heaven forbid if anyone does discuss the absolutes that separate religions, eh?
But it’s not about religion, it about an election!!!
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 8:45pm@ZEN
10 Grinches……..Plus 3
Report Post »jzs
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 10:50pmI love the mood music. It almost seems synchronized with His words. Awesome.
And he got the obligitory Christmas Obama slam in. Check.
He says “it’s not a holiday tree, it’s a Christmas tree.” I think a person can call a tree what they want can’t they? If someone wants to be more inclusive, and says their tree celebrates all religions and all people, not just Christians, is that not his or her right? Or must everyone call their tree a Christmas tree to avoid offending Christians?
The irony though is his references to A Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life, two movies with old, miserly capitalist antagonists, a pathetic caricature promulgated by the liberals in Hollywood as they are doing now with the Muppets and Sesame Street.
The common theme in those movies is the poor but honest and hardworking people who can barely support their family, if that, and the rich person who comes to recognize that those people are actually deserving and worthy despite the fact that, through no fault of their own, they are not rich and are in fact barely getting by. That’s hardly a Tea Party message, let’s be honest about that.
All of you, don’t try to spin the themes of the movies some other way. The message of the right is that the poor are lazy bum drug users (let’s drug test them!) and that, if they wanted to work, they’d go out and start another Microsoft.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 11:10pm@JZS
Are trying to equate George Bailey with the OWSERS?
Somehow, I just can’t imagine George crapping on a police cruiser.
Just sayin’
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 11:41pmJZS
Drug tests, YES
And I would love for someone to start another Microsoft, but you and I both know that it would be nearly impossible in today’s business climate.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 12:05am@JZS
And since you are asking us all to be honest, why not admit that most Tea Party type persons, be they rich or not so rich, are not miserly, and already recognize that poor, hard working folks are worthy and deserving.
This can be easily verified by the amounts that conservatives give to charity, as opposed to the amounts that the left gives.
For you to suggest otherwise is pure folly.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 12:13pmHey Billy. I tend to think most people, “be they rich or not so rich, are not miserly, and already recognize that poor, hard working folks are worthy and deserving.” Most people, but whenever the topic of a social safety net is raised here, all I hear is that the poor are lazy bums by choice. I couldn’t say whether that is the typical TP sentiment or not.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 1:17pmJZS says:
” I couldn’t say whether that is the typical TP sentiment or not.”
Well then, let me clear that up for you, because I can say it.
IT’S NOT
Now you know. Glad I could help.
And had you ever attended a Tea Party event instead of relying on, and parroting the words and sentiments of fools, you would have known it also.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 1:44pmAnd JZS,
I wouldn’t so much as say that people would “choose” to be lazy, but rather that they have been “taught” and “convinced” that it is OK to be lazy, because their big brother will step in and take care of them.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 4:27pmJZS
Interesting that you did not balk at my conservative / liberal charitable donation comparison.
Tacit indication of agreement?
Report Post »jzs
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 10:14pmBilly, statistically, you respond on average three times to me for every one of my posts. That’s an awesome ratio if we were playing basketball and shooting free throws for points!
I’m still waiting on your favorite Christmas movie. The one where the poor people realize the error of their ways and put a couple of bucks in Henry “Ebenezer” Potter’s basket for his big bonus, and George realizes that he should work on Christmas Day, so he’s not “picking the pocket” of his employee that day of the year.
What is your favorite conservative Christmas movie? You know, the ones where the millionaires are the good guys and how those in poverty come to realize, over the course of the movie, how much they owe to them? Billy, seriously, I have Netflix.
Report Post »Grace1798
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:28pm“He who has a Spiritual EAR, let him hear.”
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:07pmYep.
Report Post »Jomil48
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:51pmTwas a month before Christmas and all through our land, not a Christian was praying or taking a stand, But why the FEDS had taken away the reason for Christmas no one could say. The children were told by their schools not to sing about shepherds n wisemen n angels n things, It might hurt people’s feelings the teachers would say, and Dec 25th is just holiday. The shoppers were ready with cash n with credit, they pushed n they shoved just to go get it. Something had changed something quite odd, the retailers promoted ramadan n kwonzaa. In hopes to sell books by Franken n Fonda they pushed they social agenda upon us. At Targets the tree was hung upside down, at Lowes the word Christmas was not to be found. Not KMart nor Staples nor Pennys or Sears, no Merry Christmas or carols will you hear. Inclusive, Sensitive,Diversity, were words that they used, to intimidate me from expressing my veiws. Now Daschle now Darden now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen, on Boxer on Rather on Kerry n Clinton. At the top of the Senate there arose such a clatter to eliminate Jesus in all public matter. We spoke not a word as they striped us of faith, forbidden to speak of Salvation n Grace. The reason we worship was taken away, the true Gift of Christmas discarded that day. As you celebrate Winter Break by your Dream Tree sipping your starbuck listen to me, Choose your words wisely choose what you say, Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS! not happy holiday
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 9:54pmJomil48
You inspired me..
It was the night before Christmas and all through the land,
not a Christian was praying or taking a stand.
The slow assault….On changing this season , replacing Christ birth ,
was the number one reason ….. Replacing charity and love…
Was on the list too …
But the replacing of Christ , was the first one to go…
Without the foundation of love , love can’t exist……
So charities lost from the faithless hearts lips.
They now donate for kickbacks and dark-backroom-favors,
for right-offs and pay-offs that looks real good on-paper .
Their souls are empty their deeds are hollow …
They sold out the season ,for the one that they follow….
BUT.. our eyes are now open and the faithful do see…
That with your attacks on our lord….You are attacking me .
We are standing United and We Are Standing Firm ,
we see what your doing and we will not conform .
We are drawing a line …..throughout the whole land .
That Our savior was born…. in Bethlehem ….!
Report Post »ConservativeCanucklehead
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:28pmWow! Glen just keeps on milking it, doesn’t he?
Report Post »And it is clearly working for him.
Just shows to go you, there’s an audience for just about everything … Married With Children, The Simpsons, The Twilight Saga, even Glen’s obsequious melodrama.
Good on ya, Mr Beck! You found your niche.
TX_45_ACP
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:37pmThere’s audience for you too knucklehead. And for one reason or another, you come here to post. You can’t help yourself.
Report Post »ForMyKidsVA
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:39pmYou again? Tell me, are all these posts from you or are there a bunch of Soros-paid losers sitting with you in your mom’s basement?
Report Post »Gann0n8r
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:42pmAnd my you find your… niche. In a gutter, or sewer somewhere, may you be happy and find joy… in tearing down others whose shoes you could not even hope to fill….
Report Post »ConservativeCanucklehead
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:00pmYes! It appears I have found my own, very small audience TX. Thanks for tuning in today. (Not sure I understand the “can’t help yourself” taunt though. Please enlighten me.)
Report Post »As for you, FORMYKIDSVA, should I assume that you are a paid observer yourself?
Unfortunately I don’t know what Soros is or stands for, but if they’re cutting checks for message board posters … WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!
Btw, you maybe didn’t notice the big invitation on these pages encouraging all to “Speak Your Mind”. Almost always a good idea that. (And much appreciated too.)
ConservativeCanucklehead
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:12pmOuch! Very ouch, GANNON8R.
Report Post »As Glen said to the lady in the elevator — well, he didn’t actually say it, I don’t think, just ‘thought’ to say it — “Thank you for your Christian charity”.
Which, of course, is what he ‘thought’ to sarcastically say just after he ‘thought’ to say to the husband of the lady in the elevator, “I hope there’s a knife in there that I can take out and stab you with!” Funny stuff that.
KeystoneState
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:14pmWow Canuck, you have snide little remarks for everyone today, what’s wrong, did you run out of Molsen? Why don’t you save your breath, I‘m sure you’ll need it later for your inflatable date! Ohh, try not to hurt my feelings too much now. Lol!
Report Post »frust@ted
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:21pmCome on Simpsons season 2-11 were amazing. If you are talking about new simpsons ok they are bad and I don’t watch. If you thought seasons 2-11 were that bad what do you watch?
Merry Christmas
Report Post »Cosmos102
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 10:15pmMay I remind everyone posting to people who don’t agree with Beck, that the Blaze was created by Mr. Beck to become an additional go to news organization for the media, like the Assoc. Press. Beck saw the need for it since all other news suppliers are Left leaning. This is not an organization created to entertain only people ideologically aligned with Glenn Beck.
I really admire Mr. Beck for the creation of The Blaze. I think it has been his greatest contribution yet. The Blaze is not a mouthpiece for any particular group. Don’t limit it that way when posting your feelings and thoughts.
Report Post »ConservativeCanucklehead
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 11:49pmHey Keystone. That’s for the comeback. And I agree my remarks are little, but absolutely pregnant with meaning, don’t ya think? (BTW, it’s Molson with an “o”. Is that snide?)
Just cuz I don‘t want you gettin’ the wrong idea about me FRUST@TED … I LOVE the Simpsons. I don’t watch religiously or anything, but I always find it pleasantly diverting, occasionally even thought-provoking. Kinda like Glen’s radio show. (I listen to an hour or so damn near every day.)
Report Post »DrFrost
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 5:13pmI’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. People always assume others to be as virtuous as themselves. I think Glenn is one of the most honest and transparent people on TV. He’s very clear about his motivations and goals. You seem to suggest that this is just a moneymaking scheme to him. I think you couldn’t be more wrong.
I don’t always agree with Glenn, but I definitely don‘t think he’s a shyster.
BUT…. let’s dig a little deeper and ask a thought provoking question. You suggest that you might like that sort of thing…. What does your comment say about you?
Report Post »AxelPhantom
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:27pmMy Grandmother lived in difficult times, much worse than we are in now, when they were forbidden (by both the Russians and the Germans depended upon which part of the country you were in) to teach or even speak their native language under penalty of imprisonment.
They were not allowed to go to church, as most were locked, burned to the ground or “occupied” and gathering together to celebrate the Birth of Christ, usually got you literally put on a list. For a people whose lives revolved around God, this was the worst form of psychological torture (this is before WWII BTW).
During those times, they learned quite well to keep the Lord alive in their hearts and to live His word in deed; To forgive others as God had forgiven them and to love each other even when you hated their deeds. If you know some of the deeds, this was no small task. If they could do it, I believe Americans can do it. If not all year, at least during one of the most hallowed seasons of the year. God Bless.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:25pm” The lights on it symbolize that Jesus Christ is the way and the truth and the light. That’s what it means,” Beck explained.
I would like to see and read Mr Becks explanation of what he means by the way and the Truth. If and when that comes about, please post the link.
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:38pmI’d like to hear him read the Christmas story that of the Bible and read about the virgin birth and proclaim that all other books that told a different story about Christmas is in error!
Report Post »rocketwrangler
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:56pm@GARYM
Report Post »He is like many who have left the original Gospel of Christ for a man made religion to have the appearance of wisdom. Just as Paul warned in Galations 1, “6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.”
LibertyGoddess
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:37pmRocketWrangler, you have just quoted the very reason Mormons believe the gospel has been restored (not invented) because one denomination after another from the beginning has changed the gospel and come up with a new one. Mormons are the closest to New Testament Christians as you will get.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:25pmLibertygoddess,
I do not want to get into the old Mormon fight. I respect you for your beliefs even though I believe them to be heretical and false. You belong to a cult and the Jesus you believe in, the twice sired half brother of Lucifer, is NOT the Jesus I believe in; the second part of the Trinity and God Himself come to earth as man as explained in John 1:1. But never mind all that…I usually keep quiet during these fights and am saddened by both sides.
But you write:
“Mormons are the closest to New Testament Christians as you will get.”
I have to admit, I choked on my tea when I read that. Are you kidding? The BOM, the Pearl of Great Price, and D&C ALL contradict the NT in MANY places. You believe the 3 books of the Mormon faith override NT Scripture, but you cannot claim that your beliefs are the closest to the NT. Not by a LONG shot.
Report Post »MtnDragon
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 10:05pm( sigh )
Report Post »MtnDragon
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 10:30pmOK…I wasent going to post, but i believe something needs to be said. It is something i have thought long and hard about. Most of you do know that ( God ) is the final judge. I cant and will not, speak for Glenn. But i will say..who are you to judge ? Who are you to judge ANYONE ? The only thing we should ever do is judge a man by his actions. I have found Glenn’s actions beyond reproach. When the final bell tolls and we stand before God, many of you will be very surprised by who will also be there. God will judge each of us according. I am not a great speaker, so im probably not making much sense to some of you. I do know that Jesus is the only way to God. ( the way the truth and the life) But to believe that God is so narrow that he will not look at each of our souls would not be a fair estimation of who God truly is. A mans character is the reflection of his soul. Think on it.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on December 17, 2011 at 12:34pmGod indeed looks at each an every one of us, that’s why the path is narrow. Since the begining of our civilization, those who fail to seek Him, become deceived by those who are involved in schemes. Such as denominational churches and religious radio hosts who proclaim what they say is the only way to salvation. When in fact the Holy Bible states what is Truth, God does not lie, the only way into the kingdom of Heaven is faith in Jesus Christ. No amount of works or kindness will substitute.
Report Post »tmctester
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:17pmSorry, but it is hard to not laugh out loud when the guy who runs Markdown.com and his own designer clothing website preaches about the unimportance of material possessions. Eight years ago, Glenn described himself as “a rodeo clown.” I liked him better back then. A man who incessantly shouts what he finds does neither himself nor his messages any good.
Report Post »TX_45_ACP
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:47pm@TMCTESTES – That’s some of the dumbest crap I have ever heard. Sounds like you are a free-market hater. I am sure you’ve never purchased anything or sold anything…right? So if I tell someone not to be material or love stuff to much but then turn around and sell things, then I am being hypocritical? You realize how dumb this makes you look? Look up the word common sense. You’re lacking it.
Report Post »macpappy
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:09pmGlenn Beck – The Prophet. What the heck, Joseph Smith was a prophet right Glenn. It is something you can aspire to be, can achieve, if only there were enough folks to make it happen and they were all watching GBTV, yeah thats the ticket.
Do most folks even know what the book “Christianity – The Western” sorry, I mean the book of Mormon says in it? How far will you go to bend a religion to fit your desire of importance?
ForMyKidsVA
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:14pmSay hi to Soros for me!
Report Post »macpappy
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:24pm@ForMyKidsVA
Report Post »Not even close; I have GBTV, and have been a constant poster on this site. My views are my own, but Soros? Really.
I think what bothers you is that I call em like I see em. I listen to his show every morning on Sirius, watch his show on GBTV (for now) and mix it up here; so I kinda know the guys angle on most things.
We just disagree with the fact that he is the messager of God.
garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:34pmYou better listen to MacPappy, there is no Glenn hating going on here, at least not on my part, MACPAPPY is just trying to refer peoople to the truth of God’s Word, contrast the Holy Bible with the Book of Mormons and read the history of the Mormons and you’ll understand, that is you are serious about knowing truth! I like Glenn, I‘m praying he will examine what he believes because he has been fed a lie about MormonismI I’m just like Beck claims to be, I speak truth if it hairlips the Pope. I have listened to Beck since he started at Fox. He does allot of research of Obama when no one else will. But when it comes to actual Biblical truth, he is about a close as Soros is to Capitalism!
Report Post »Gann0n8r
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:39pmWhat a sad, miserable person you must be. Try to have a Merry Christmas anyway.
Report Post »ForMyKidsVA
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:45pmMACPAPPY
Report Post »If you are such a big fan then why the PERSONAL attack? You aren’t disagreeing with Beck. You are being insulting at a personal level. What does Mormonism have to do with the article? Glenn is not talking about a Mormom holiday. He is talking about a Christian holiday. You are indeed trying to discredit the man and a “fan” would not do that.
macpappy
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:15pm@ForMyKidsVA
Report Post »I am far too old to be anybodys fan, however, Glenn has been spot on in so many issues, how can you not listen to him. However, he is of the Mormon religion. As religions go I as an agnostic rate it low, low, low on the totem pole. It’s like Joe Smith said to himself, I can make this work for me. Only If Jesus was American. If Beck believes that, he should keep it to himself.
macpappy
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:24pm@Gann0n8r
Report Post »You have me wrong there sir, I am a very fulfilled person, my life while not average by any mean has taught me to say my piece when invited, and respect what other have to say. I will be celibrating Christ birthday same as you. I do not have to believe that the man was the son of God, to follow his teachings of humility, peace, and love. I do not have to think that Glenn is more than he is because I follow his advise.
Merry Christmas to you.
LibertyGoddess
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:42pmTo all those Evangelicals (I will never call you Christians, I don’t recognize Christ or his teachings in your posts and as neighbors in this great country) you are now officially the Christian Taliban. You have filthy lucre and you only preach of Christ, but not have him in your hearts.
Matthew tells us a good tree cannot bring forth corrupt fruit. The Mormons run circles around you.
http://thefamily.com/?p=18949
Evangelicals are just a sign of our corrupt times. There is nothing we can do about it, except tell you to shut up.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:26pmI am simply blown away by your “Christian” love Libertygoddess!
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:48pmTROLL – You have to admit, some of these posts from self professed “Evangelicals” and “Baptists” (no offense to you personally, as I know you are honest in your faith) are a bit militant. It’s very difficult for individuals who have the virus of collectivism to realize that one should be judged by his/her actions, not a perceived group as I am sure not each individual of the previously mentioned diciplines are militant in their message,but there are plenty who seem to subscribe to the Pastor Francis Bellamy interpretation of the good word. Have a Merry Christmas.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 8:09pmThis Individual,
Exactly right! I say as much in an above post to Liberty Goddess. American “Christians” are really losing sight of Christ’s teachings, they bash gays, Muslims, Mormons…Really anything they do not personally agree with. This site was always full of those with anger issues but it has gotten infinitely worse lately.
Which is why I quit posting as much and just sort of read the comments with a strange mixture of amusement and sadness…
Report Post »RBSWORLD
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 11:28pmGlenn, my poor disalusioned friend, is just following the true profit, along with the rest of the true believers, that’s all!!
Report Post »RBSWORLD
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 11:33pmWho ever said Glenn was a messenger from GOD. I am sure it wasn’t Glenn. He would know better than to mislead people and mock God. Try mocking God and see where you end up!! NAPPY!
Report Post »MtnDragon
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 10:47pmhey Pappy..im not so sure about how often you listen to Glenn…., be a prophet ? bend a religion ? I have not heard him speak anything of God or Jesus out of context from the Bible. The only thing i hear is a man who loves God, Family and country, and wants to see them preserved. He has a voice and a passion, concern for his fellow countrymen. He has a willingness to speak out against the wrongs we are ALL facing.(( Evil only wins when good men do nothing ! )) I have never heard you had to have the label ( Christian ) to be that good man. BTW, i am a Christian. And am not fooled easily . You who have no sin, pick up the first stone.
Report Post »nostromo
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:05pmMany years ago I decided to tone things down for Christmas and emphasize the actual reason for the holyday (yes, holyday). No matter where everyone is they come back home, go to church as a family (believe me our family is not the waltons. We have had our issues and come to a peace with them), enjoy a dinner together, and three days later everyone gets back to their lives. Very little present giving, just token gifts. Everyone sees this as a time for renewal and they look forward to it. It is so sad to see the chaos in the stores.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:16pmThough I’m not against materialism-as the physical world and man made objects can bring us pleasure-even if momentarily and as a christian I like seeing people happy not sad and to delight in the world is no sin–I do agree with Beck on his outrage at replacing the word christmas [tree] with holiday[tree].Not only is it revisionist and flagrant denial of reality but it bodes ill for the future of christianity in america[and all religions for that matter].
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:22pmReally ROSE-ELLEN..your’e a Christian? Is that why you applaud the beheadings, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings that Islamist terrorists commit throughout the middle east and the rest of the world? Sickening little wretch of a woman.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:04pmI’m catholic and do not applaud any acts of violence. No muslim ever killed an american or israeli simply because they were not muslim. That is an irrational narrative to ignore our unjust policies toward arabs. i support the palestinians[many of whom are christian] though i never support their violence or the israelis’. i understand how desparate people do desparate things .The way to challenge the backward penal codes of many muslim lands is by being just and fair in our dealings with them. Invasions and occupations and support of iligal israeli occupation is neither.And we and the israelis kill civilians and torture people when it is in our interests to do so. And we always have. I’m catholic and know that we are as violent as we accuse them of being. One mans terroist is anothers freedom fighter-give them 21stc weapons and they’ll kill the way americans and israelis do. i don’t applaud any of it . i side with muslims peoples desire to be free of dictators and to determine their future and societies for themselves-including the oil rich states. Thou shalt not steal.israel should get legal and return to ikts proper 67 borders.And america should apologize to the iraqis and pay them reparations for invading them.So too afghanis.if we care about brutal regimes why are we watching civilians being killed and tortured every day in syria and doing nothing?because it seves our and israels interests to have this dictator in power! hypocrites!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:23pmLOL…..you‘re kidding aren’t you ROSE-ELLEN? I‘ve seen you applaud and encourage Islamist terrorists on these boards so many times I’m dry heaving because I have nothing else to vomit after reading your support of their violence. You disgusting, wretched little woman.
Report Post »brother_ed
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:04pmI believe Glenn was talking about the madness he sees around him that seems to be getting worse. Life in America is becoming more and more about stuff, and who has how much, and why don’t i have mine, I deserve it. Isn’t that what the OWS is all about, stuff?
He may have gone overboard with the ‘shaking people’ bit, he is just trying to make a point (he is an infotainer after all).
I believe that Glenn believes his Jesus IS the Jesus of the the KJV of the Bible, and believe it is hateful to bash another person’s faith.
I thought it was a great show, filled with wonderful stories and great excellent music.
Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.
Report Post »blackstone22
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:02pmThank you Glenn, you are so right. As a native New Yorker, my joy during the Christmas season has been eroded by the political correctness that’s been rammed down my throat. I’ve been afraid to say even the most timid Merry Christmas in public. LIke a sheep,I have taken the road of least resistance by climbing aboard the secular express. But not any more. I wish peace and joy to all religions, but I am reclaiming my most cherished religious feast and celebrating Christmas more openly and more spiritually.
Report Post »charlots
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:01pmPalerider54,
Name the muslim of whom you speak?
Report Post »NewLife56
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:55pmThw whole world can say or do whatever they want, But every Christmas, I have had, all 56 of them have been and shall always be special to me.
MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:10pmMe too-Merry Christmas everyone.And if you enjoy the shopping and presents and all of it- have fun. The creator of the universe is no puritan-He knows all hearts and at Christmas we exult in the Lord[and express it in human ways].
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:34pmperhaps allah will put a bomb in your stocking this year ROSE-ELLEN? You can give it to your terrorist of choice for his martyrdom.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:55pmWow,don’t wait for happy wishes from Breitbart: @AndrewBreitbart About Newt? Could care less what @GlennBeck thinks of Newt. His slavish followers creating misdirection to change subject.
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AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:14pmYour little outburst here reeks of Tourette’s TIFOSA.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:04pmAccording the Beck, as evidenced by their support of Newt, the Tea Party is racist.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:24pmAccording to your posts ENCIDIOT…you’re an idiot.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:53pmI have talked to more than one person, including my 18 yr old son, who are so tired of the materialism that has become Christmas. We are urged by the media and those around us to splurge and use our credit cards to buy extravagant gifts that we can ill afford. Everyone is rushing around to get ready for Christmas, but they aren’t getting “ready” for Christ.
I’m also fed “up to here” (hand at the top of my head!) with what Christmas has become in America.
I know, I know, it is a holiday taken from pagans and changed into something for Christians to celebrate. Can’t Christians manage to keep it a Christian holy time? Or is it that the pagan roots just can’t be pulled up without totally pulling up the entire holiday?
I just don’t know what to think about it anymore. If I had no grandkids I would stop buying presents.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:02pmWhy not stop worrying about all the external “crap” and just focus on God and your own family? You know the reason for the season, so who cares what everyone else does?
Just sayin’
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:33pmTrolltrainer
I do focus on God and Jesus. But I can‘t help noticing what’s going on around me. I’m not worried, but I‘m seeing it and I don’t like it.
I’m bombarded on every side with the materialism. It is around all year long but it’s just rampant at Christmas. When I watch TV, when I listen to the radio, when I’m at work, the kids at school get it from all sides; there’s no escaping it.
I do not live that life, but I’m looking at it all the time. So it bothers me. I don’t like where our society is heading/
Report Post »encinom
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:53pmBeck has selling his his brand of lies and paranoia for so long, that he is beginnng to believe it himself. YOu know what they say happens if you stare into the abyss for too long. Instead of enjoying life, Beck is looking for Satan and conspiracy theories. He is becoming mentally unhinged.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:55pmCalm down, whatever your name really is. I can tell by your many posts that whatever Glenn says, you miss the point. Whoosh, over your head.
Report Post »charlots
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:57pmEncinom,
I agree 100%.
Report Post »ForMyKidsVA
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:13pmHas anyone else noticed the number of angry atheists and anti-Glenn posters that suddenly appeared in the comments in the last few days? It’s obviously a coordinated attack. Pay them no heed. They can’t get you to watch MSNBC or read their lefty sites so they are coming here to try & get your attention.
As for the article, yes, Christmas is not the same. Everywhere I turn there is a God-hater telling me I’m an idiot. We are told that WE are the intolerant ones when it’s the God-haters who are removing our nativity scenes, Christmas trees, etc. It sucks the joy out of it. So guess what, count me in as being angry too and I don’t need Glenn to tell me to feel that way. He just confirms that I’m not alone.
Merry CHRISTMAS!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:24pmA believer should not dwell on anger, they should understand the reason why things are like they are. Change your focus, you should not be world-centered but God-centered. This is just the bus stop; yeah, it can be a stinky, dirty place. Focus on the destination and on trying to get as many others to make it their destination as you can.
Report Post »Firebrand
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:26pmI think you may have it backwards. It’s not that Beck is starting to believe what he sells, but that he is selling what he believes. Agree or disagree with it, he makes a convincing case for his belief in it. I guess it depends on if you are a cynic or not. My personal opinion is that Glenn has a short wire between his brain and his mouth. That’s not an insult, just an observation. There’s not a scrubber or filter in between the two. He just says what he thinks and other people that have similar opinions rally around him. Those that don’t, vehemently oppose him because of how hard he holds onto his opinions. If what he does IS an act, it will eventually come out. If that is the case the empire he has built will tumble overnight. So you don’t have anything to worry about.
On a separate note, doesn’t he have the right to freedom of speech and freedom of religion as everyone else? If I want to decorate a Holiday tree and hang up Chanukah socks, I have that right too. What I don‘t have the right to do is tell someone else that they can’t celebrate their religion anyway they please. This is what atheists don’t understand. The display of any holiday decoration doesn’t prevent you from worshiping/celebrating how you wish. That’s the definition of freedom. Just my two cents.
Report Post »Beckisdelusional
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:29pmFORMYKIDSVA: What TV channel does Beck come on and what time lol! I bet you’re invested in Goldline too!
Report Post »Gold Coin & Economic News
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:38pm@ENCINOM
You are a madman.
Report Post »TX_45_ACP
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:49pmI wonder how many accounts encinom has created. Doesn‘t matter he’s a LONG-TIME supported of the Blaze. Been around since it’s inception, I believe. Keep trying…
Report Post »ForMyKidsVA
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:54pmBECKISDELUSIONAL
Time and channel? Well, let me see…hmmm…any time I darn well feel like it and channel would actually be GBTV.com which is located on your buddy Al’s new fangled Internet thingy.
Goldline? Nope…just the local coin shop. As for today’s price drop all I can say is “wait for it”
This has been fun you Soros trolls but my daughter needs picked up from her art class where she’s making Christmas ornaments and then I need to make dinner for my family. Some of us have lives.
Report Post »Depressed_American
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:00pmI listen to Glenn because what he says makes sense. Most of us who read The Blaze and post comments here have NEVER experienced the Great Depression. I am too young to “KNOW” how life was back during that time. However I have listened to my family and old friends who did live during that time frame. It is was not nice. Never knowing when or how you were going to get food or how to survive. How to take care of your family…. Glenn is trying desperately to wake people up so we can help one another to survive when the trouble does arrive…. What is getting ready to happen, if things don’t change, is going to make the Great Depression look like child’s play.
Why make fun of him… People made fun of Noah, until the rains started……..
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:01pmFormykidsva – yes, I have noticed all of the anti glenn and anti lots of other things I am for posts. Trolls.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:11pm@Firebrand
“What I don‘t have the right to do is tell someone else that they can’t celebrate their religion anyway they please. This is what atheists don’t understand. ”
I do not pretend to speak for all atheists, (especially since I am more agnostic), but the general argument is not what religious person do on their own private land and dwellings. The issue is what is done on public lands, in front of governmental buildings. the City Hall belongs to all citizens, not any one group. The First Amendment dictates a government that is neutral towards religion.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:50pmHere come the HATERS … yes … some of us still celebrate the real Christmas … you don’t like it? … I don’t care.
Report Post »Kathleen
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:55pmWhy would they hate something they don’t believe? Why would people be offended by something they don’t believe?
That’s the thing. It’s not that they are not aware of God. They are and they reject him with passion and anger. Fools.
Report Post »Kathleen
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:57pmWhy would they hate something they don’t believe? Why would they be offended by something they don’t believe?
That’s the thing, deep down they are aware of God and they reject him passionately and angrily.
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:01pmI believe in the Christmas story of the Holy Bible, not the Book of Mormon’s totally different!
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:24pmCATB, seems to me that a HATER is someone who criticizes another about their looks, oh say, like: “you have proven yourself as unattractive on the inside as out .. if that IS your pic.” Merry Christmas
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:46pm“Maybe Christmas doesn’t feel the same because, in spite of the fact that the economy is already suffering–and there are no real signs of it improving, globally especially–as I walked up the streets this weekend here in New York City, it was lined with shoppers waiting in line to just go buy more stuff.”
Sorry Glenn, life does go on. The world might end tomorrow so why not enjoy what we have. This might be the last comfortable Christmas many of us have. Then again, I said that last year and guess what Glenn, we are still here and most of us are at least the same financially.
I get what you are saying about being prepared. My family has been prepared…for years now…Life goes on. When adversity hits we will deal with it. Till then, we will enjoy this Christmas as we have all the others we have spent together. We will spend our money and buy each other nice gifts…things we probably don’t really need. We will thank God that we have been blessed to be born into this time and place where our quality of life has never been matched. We will be thankful that God has blessed us enough to have a little money to throw around.
Sorry Glenn, I cannot live on the constant cliff edge that you do. Sure, we have big problems. But you know what? Life goes on, much as it did through the Vietnam war, the Nixon years, the Carter years, the Clinton years, the Bush years and now the Obama years. Obama may even win again…Life will go on.
Report Post »rotcarpenter
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:53pmSo true. Keeping yourself in a constant state of misery like Glenn does must be terrible. Times are tough and will get more difficult but this constant state of worry is so annoying… Glenn used to produce such a funny and clever radio show. Just doom and gloom now.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:56pmI have heard this thinking before: Nothing disasterous has happened in my experience; therefore, I do not believe disaster is coming; so Life just goes On. Some people just cannot accept the story of Noah in the Bible (Life does not always just go on)!
Report Post »Locked
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:59pmVery well said!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:11pmLukerw,
I do not know why I am wasting my time in responding to you, I am sure you are one of the “angry” people I talked about and you are just bound to read whatever you want to read out of anyone’s post in here…and probably the Bible also, but why go there?
I don’t know where you got the impression you did from my post but I suggest you read it again…without any preconceived notions.
Merry Christmas Luke, God bless.
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:43pmYour Social Security
Just in case some of you young whippersnappers (& some older ones) didn’t know this. It’s easy to check out, if you don’t believe it. Be sure and show it to your kids. They need a little history lesson on what‘s what and it doesn’t matter whether you are Democrat or Republican. Facts are Facts!!!
Social Security Cards up until the 1980s expressly stated the number and card were not to be used for identification purposes. Since nearly everyone in the United States now has a number, it became convenient to use it anyway and the message was removed . [9]
http://blog.kir.com/archives/images/social security.gif
An old Social Security card with the “NOT FOR IDENTIFICATION” message.
Our Social Security
Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social
Security (FICA) Program. He promised:
That participation in the Program would be
Completely voluntary,
No longer Voluntary
That the participants would only have to pay
1% of the first $1,400 of their annual
Incomes into the Program, Now 7.65%
on the first $90,000
garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:44pmThat the money the participants elected to put
into the Program would be deductible from
their income for tax purposes each year,
No longer tax deductible
That the money the participants put into the
independent ‘Trust Fund’ rather than into the
general operating fund, and therefore, would
only be used to fund the Social Security
Retirement Program, and no other
Government program, and,
Under Johnson the money was moved to
The General Fund and Spent. That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income.
garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:44pmUnder Clinton & Gore
Up to 85% of your Social Security can be Taxed
Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are
now receiving a Social Security check every month —
and then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of
the money we paid to the Federal government to ‘put
away’ — you may be interested in the following:
Which Political Party took Social Security from the
independent ‘Trust Fund’ and put it into the
general fund so that Congress could spend it?
It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically
controlled House and Senate.
Which Political Party eliminated the income tax
deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?
The Democratic Party.
Which Political Party started taxing Social
Security annuities?
garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:45pmThe Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the
‘tie-breaking’ deciding vote as President of the
Senate, while he was Vice President of the US
Which Political Party decided to start
giving annuity payments to immigrants?That’s right!
Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party.
Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65,
began to receive Social Security payments! The
Democratic Party gave these payments to them,
even though they never paid a dime into it!
Then, after violating the original contract (FICA),
the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:48pmWell i put the rest of this ss info on here but it did not post or hasn’t yet!
Locked
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:43pmSome of Christmas doesn’t feel the same to me as it did before either. As a kid, I had the excitement of presents. As a teen, it was happy about being out of school. As a young adult, I would look forward to the parties. As an adult, I enjoy time with family, friends, and loved ones.
But much of it remains the same. I still go to church, I still set out the little manger scene passed down from my grandparents, I still reflect on the birth of Jesus and what it meant for the world.
I don’t get offended if people call it a holiday tree. It’s always a Christmas tree to me. If Beck is “reaching his boiling point” and wants to “grab people” on the street and yell at them, I‘d say it’s a personal failing. The holiday season means different things to different people, but it’s all personalized. If you can’t feel the joy of the season, look inside yourself and make a change rather than taking your anger out on others.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:47pmAlso, Merry Christmas to all the Christians here, and a happy holiday season to anyone else! :-)
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:53pmI love Glenn Beck. He is a sharp guy. But through the last few years I have come to realize that, like many of the good folks in here, he is just angry. He needs something to feed off of, doesn’t really matter what it is. Anger fuels Glenn, it gives him a reason to live. He really is no different than most extreme liberals…He just needs a cause to fight for.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:54pmIt’s ok to wish everyone a Merry Christmas LOCKED…you don’t need to wuss out with “happy holidays”. Chanukah is the only real holiday overlapping with Christmas this year…and Jews aren’t offended when you say “Merry Christmas”….they get it. December 25th is Christmas day, if liberal and atheist senibilities are offended by that, that’s their problem then can stay at work that day and show us all how principled they are.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:03pm@Avengerk
“It’s ok to wish everyone a Merry Christmas LOCKED…you don’t need to wuss out with “happy holidays”.”
I don’t consider it wussing out. If people celebrate something different, I wish them a happy holiday season. December 25th isn’t a day that only exists for Christians, nor is this time of year a Christian-only time. So I say to non-Christians: happy holidays!
Happy holidays, Avengerk ;-)
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:20pmWhat would they be celebrating on December 25th this year LOCKED? Chanukah is the only real holiday overlapping with Decemeber 25th this year and Jews aren’t really offended when you wish them a Merry Christmas. So what other ACTUAL holiday do we have overlapping with December 25th LOCKED? And don’t wish me Happy Holidays champ. I’m not a parsing, mealy mouthed, word mincing wuss like you.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:27pmAvengerk is also obviously not a Christian judging from his responses.
Would a true brother in Christ respond like this?
Report Post »Locked
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:31pm@Avengerk,
So you’re saying there are multiple holidays? Like it’s… a holiday season? Huh. Then I‘m not sure why you’re upset if someone says “Happy holidays”?
Oh right. You just want to pick a fight. Well, I decline this time; seems out of place to insult people in a thread about a season of good will and peace to all. May you find Jesus with your heart this year, or celebrate whatever your non-Christian beliefs are. I hope your holidays are happy :-)
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:19pmIs reading and comprehension an issue for you LOCKED? I asked you to name me what other holiday overlaps with December 25th other than Chanukah (occasionally) that warrants your mealy mouthed “some people are not christians and celebrating holidays” buffoonery. Ok sport…who other than Jews (who normally dont’ take any offense to “Merry Christmas” at this time of year) have an ACTUAL holiday overlapping with December 25th READ: CHRISTMAS DAY where they should get “Happy Holidays” from you? So you, now being cornered by your own PC lunacy choose to run away from your assertion? Just admit it LOCKED…you say “happy holidays” out of nothing but sheer PC delusion that you’ve invested in. ONLY TWO religions (coincidentally sister faiths) share this time of year as an ACTUAL holiday. Christianity celebrates the birth of Christ with the day of December 25th chosen for it and Judaism with Chanukah when their calendar allows it. You’re not offending jews by saying Merry Christmas to them, nor Happy Chanukah to a Christian if you acknowledge you‘re aware you’re addressing one or the other. So who else is sharing this holiday LOCKED? Atheists? (they should be at work on December 25th..it’s just a regular day) Muslims? Buddhists? Wiccans? Come on champ….who are you afraid to offend when you say “happy holidays” (an actual, credible, traditional, age old, warranted holiday..not a made up one) that’s having a holiday that coincides with December 25th?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:21pmTROLLTRAINER…I’m a very flawed and unworthy Christian..but a Christian nonetheless. I love my saviour and redeemer above all things and will account before him when my time comes.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:40pm@Avengerk
No other holidays that I know of overlap on the 25th. Good thing we’re talking about the holiday season and not a particular day, right? I mean, it’s not like I said “holiday season” 4 times in posts before this. But I didn’t expect you to stay on topic. Tis the season to dance!
But as said, I don’t care to fight with you. Have a joyous holiday season and a Merry Christmas on the 25th. Perhaps the holidays will stop making you so angry… or perhaps like Beck, you just use them as an excuse. I’ll pray for you!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:44pmWell then Avengerk, from one flawed sinner to another:
Happy holidays my brother, and God bless you and yours.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:26pmNo TROLLTRAINER…Merry Christmas. Happy Chanukah to our Jewish forebearers. Let LOCKED play his PC games.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 5:33pmand TROLLTRAINER..Feliz Navidad, Kala Xristougena,Buon Natale, Merry Christmas…not happy holidays. Happy Chanukah to our Jewish bretheren. LOCKED gets a Merry Christmas too. He can keep his “happy holidays” for the pic gits.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:20pmMerry Christmas Avengerk.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:42pmI was a child, a long time ago… and in those days, Christmas and the giving of presents was about a reflection of Christ and a gathering of the Family… not about the Value or Number of Gifts… nor about Santa Claus, who was just a delivery boy. So, what has changed is… the Commercialism!
Report Post »Lloyd Drako
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:57pmUnless you’re well over 100, people were complaining about Christmas commercialism when you were a kid, too. You didn’t notice precisely because you were a kid!
Report Post »Leperus
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:40pmI really want to like Glenn, but I have an aversion to this kind of rhetoric. Especially when it only comes out at Christmas. Say this in June, July and August, if that is what you believe. Not just December. You don’t hear the Atheists doing what they do in the summer? I personally have a different belief system. One that I keep to myself and don’t annoy people with.
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:35pmThanks, Gleen. It was a beautiful reminder of why we celebrate Christmas.
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:34pmWas Beck talking about Christmas and the Jesus of the Holy Bible or the Jesus who allegedly appointed Joseph Smith an Apostle in the 1800′s?
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:47pmHe’s talking about the one and only Jesus who never wished for his followers to grow into militancy.
Report Post »He only wished for you to present his word, and have the individual decide whether or not to believe.
palerider54
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:48pmGood question, I have found no reference in the Holy Bible about Jesus visiting America after his resurrection. You would have thought something this important would have been prophesied about or at least mentioned by Jesus.
I think Glenn is a good man, as are many of the Mormons, but I will stick to my KJV of the Bible.
Report Post »How does it go? The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
As to if Mormons are Christian or not, I will leave that up to God.
No matter how you slice it, I would rather have a Mormon in the WH than a Moslem. AMEN?
palerider54
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:50pmGood question, I have found no reference in the Holy Bible about Jesus visiting America after his resurrection. You would have thought something this important would have been prophesied about or at least mentioned by Jesus.
I think Glenn is a good man as are many of the Mormons, but I will stick to my KJV of the Bible.
Report Post »How does it go? The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
As to if Mormons are Christian or not, I will leave that up to God.
No matter how you slice it, I would rather have a Mormon in the WH than a Moslem. AMEN?
garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:57pm@This_Individual……Are you sure that was who Glenn was referring to…You better read up on the Book of Mormons before you start believing that their Jesus is the same Jesus as the Holy Bible Jesus. It’s not difficult to find such info in this day of technology. 1. Glenn has confessed he is a Mormon.
Report Post »#2 What do Mormon’s believe? Do you know? I believe in the only true Jesus, the Jesus who died for my sins and rose again, not the alleged Jesus who allegedly appeared before Joseph Smith and allegedly appointed him a prophet which is the one Beck believes in if he is a Mormon!
queolby
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:58pmThey’re both the same.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:19pm@GaryM
Lol you criticize Mormons about Jesus and yet you practice and believe Jesus was born on December 25th, though it isn’t in the Bible…..So the Jesus you believe in isn‘t of the Bible cause Jesus of the Bible wasn’t born nor celebrated on a Pagan festival day.
Might wanna pull that big ole log out your own eye before looking for specks in others….
Glenn-You wonder why “Christmas” has become a season of materialism? Well, anything built on a lie and sand will sink and turn to it’s corrupted roots.
There is nothing about “Christmas” that has to do with Jesus. It is a lie to be like the world and nothing more. If you ever broke from the false traditions of MAN you would see how silly and vain people behave over something that is not true. The principles and values traded to be like the world is saddening.
Report Post »deeberj
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:58pmOkie – most Christians understand Jesus wasn’t born on Dec. 25th. It is merely a day chosen to acknowlege his birth.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:47pm@DeeBerj
So most “Christians” choose to “celebrate” Jesus‘s birthday on a different day that coincides with Pagan traditions instead of on Jesus’s actual birthday. These same “Christians” also choose to adopt Pagan traditions of a Tree, Ornaments, Stockings, Santa Claus, and Gift giving and say it is done for Jesus.
Sorry-Jesus wouldn’t want believers in Him turning to the world and acting like the world to “celebrate” His birthday, especially on the wrong day and on the known Pagan day that Pagan Gods were born.
Every bit of “Christmas” is taken from Pagans and “Christians” adopted them to please themselves and to be like the world. Ask the question of WHY you do those practices and you’ll see just that.
Hope your day is great.
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 6:34pmGARY- “Are you sure that was who Glenn was referring to…You better read up on the Book of Mormons before you start believing that their Jesus is the same Jesus as the Holy Bible Jesus. It’s not difficult to find such info in this day of technology.”
Just take my word for it, I am very well read when it comes to theology.
“1. Glenn has confessed he is a Mormon.” Which doesn’t make him any less credible than you.
#2 What do Mormon’s believe? Do you know?” Yes, I am very aware.
” I believe in the only true Jesus, the Jesus who died for my sins and rose again, not the alleged Jesus who allegedly appeared before Joseph Smith and allegedly appointed him a prophet which is the one Beck believes in if he is a Mormon!” Who are you to say he didn’t? Deus tu?
I have never run into a militant LDSer. But I have certainly run into militancy (at least in words) where you are concerned. Perhaps you should pull your head out of the good book and seek God. You know what is written, now ask Him to enlighten you.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:34pmSure. God is calling, but everyone hears a different message.
I hope the Christmas season brings peace, understanding and prosperity to us all.
Ron Paul “Why they want to kill us!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPFQaLh-ycM
Ron Paul is Israel’s Greatest Ally: l http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7d5XeeYrrA
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 2:32pmWhy does Glenn Beck wear Special Underpants? Who was Joseph Smith and why does Glenn Beck believe he was a Prophet? Do your own research.
Report Post »wleighton
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:03pmWhy should you or anyone else care? Do you feel left out because you don’t have special underpants?
Report Post »ForMyKidsVA
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:18pmSay hi to Soros for me!
Good one WLEIGHTON!!!
Report Post »garyM
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 3:18pmAlready have! You sound like Pat Gray!
Report Post »frust@ted
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 4:12pmI want special underpants! I will research that. We all have are beliefs and there is a reason they call it a leap of faith
Report Post »Juniemoon
Posted on December 14, 2011 at 7:01pmThat’s a good article and it is true, God has been dealing with me concerning watching and listening to Glenn, fortunately I know who God is. I got out of the church system and began studying without influence of religious thought. I study the Torah and have an online Torah study that covers both the OT and NT, Yeshua is there in the beginning, waiting for you to discover him and the Hebrew roots. Glenn is a false teacher, but one who won’t answer questions about his religion, he leaves that to this sidekick Pat. Glenn is clueless about the bible, he makes it up as he goes. God is not international, Buddah does not have a throne in heaven, neither does J Smith, or Allah. Yeshua returns to earth, he rules in Jerusalem, not the USA and he rules by Gods law, the Torah. The Feast Days will be celebrated during his reign, and those countries that don’t go up to celebrate will get no rain. That’s in your bible, NT. Look it up. No where do you find God living in the USA teaching Mormonism. How can anyone believe such a lie, the bible doesn’t reflect that message anywhere. Israel was given to Yeshua, the kings reigned from there, Yeshua will reign from there. A new Jerusalem will be on the earth, he will build it, the earth will roll up and the new Jerusalem will take it’s place.
Report Post »I get the impression at time that Glenn thinks the constitution is greater than the Torah. He’s so lost.