A sixteen-year old cousin-in-law who claims to be both Wiccan and Christian. Her boyfriend bought her an ouija board for Christmas. I made her leave it in the car.
I know several people who manage to blend the two religions. Since christianity has such definite and varifiable Pagan DNA, it isn't that much of a stretch, though I personally like to keep the stale christian christian crackers away from my luscious Pagan peanut butter. Also, I find it odd that she'd carry the Ouija Board around with her. Maybe it was just an innocent 'Hey looky what Billy gave me for xmas!' She was probably just excited to have one and didn't think it would be that big a deal to bring it in and show it to her family.
Two nephews (twelve and ten) whose dad thinks are funny and cute when they swear and act angry.
I can actually sympathize a bit with this one. I have two nephews who don't behave very well, especially the youngest one who seems to enjoy throwing himself on the floor and screaming at the slightest provocation.
A mother-in-law who, for whatever reason, thinks that everyone, everywhere, is automatically saved, but that we still should "be good." For who? Santa?
Gee, I don't know, you supercilious twat...how about for the betterment of humanity? How about because kindness and compassion make the world a better place? Personally I find Universalist doctrine and the belief that god wants to eventually be reconciled with all of his creations much more palatable than your hateful, exclusionary beliefs. Yeah, I know....that's just me.
A six year old niece who repeatedly says she's excited about "Santa Claus day" and doesn't seem to know anything about Christmas.
I'd wager you don't either, considering thus far I haven't seen a single word fom you regarding the Winter Solstice or Saturnalia. Or would you care to do a little research then explain to us all what mistletoe, exchanging gifts and xmas trees have to do with Jesus?
Bonus: While you're at it, I'd like to see your theory on exactly what cute eggs and cute little chicks and bunnies have to do with easter. Make it lengthy and show your work.
I know I should be trying to evangelize, but I feel so weak, like a bird that God just hatched that is still getting stronger. I read some of the kids a picture book on the Nativity last night, though, and they liked it.
Um, no you shouldn't. No one likes to be preached at, especially during the holidays. If your sole purpose for having your family over is to 'evangelize' to them, you may find yourself spending the next holiday by yourself. Every family function is going to be pure hell for you (and, I'm sure, no fun for your family) unless you learn how to accept other people as they are and just enjoy their company without feeling that you are somehow summoned by the almighty to change their beliefs. Others don't shun people like you because of your beliefs, though you absolutely love to claim this, as it satisfies the bible based belief that in order to be a true follower of god you MUST be persecuted. Others avoid you because your company is about as enjoyable as being forcibly administered a concrete enema.
I have officially given you a clue. Learn from it. Go forth and be a joyless asshole no longer.
