28 MAR 2012 by ideonexus

 Santa Clause and God

It’s hard to even consider the possibility that Santa isn’t real. Everyone seems to believe he is. As a kid, I heard his name in songs and stories and saw him in movies with very high production values. My mom and dad seemed to believe, batted down my doubts, told me he wanted me to be good and that he always knew if I wasn’t. And what wonderful gifts I received! Except when they were crappy, which I always figured was my fault somehow. All in all, despite the multiple incredible improb...
Folksonomies: parenting atheism god
Folksonomies: parenting atheism god
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One is a myth meant to expire, the other is a myth meant to last a lifetime.