Christmas– Philosophy for Everyone

Christmas– Philosophy for Everyone
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256
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9781444325386
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Книги издательства Willey

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Some wise men, a stable, a few sheep, and a young virgin giving birth to the mortal son of a prefect God: Christmas is one of Christianity’s holiest days, and yet it is also a major pagan festival, a secular, cultural celebration, and a commercial event of epic proportions. As consumerism runs rife, have we lost sight of its very essence? Is celebrating Christmas really a good idea? From elves and Ebenezer Scrooge, to the culture wars and virgin birth, Christmas – Philosophy for Everyone unwraps the religious and moral issues surrounding the Yuletide season, including: Should parents lie to their children about Santa Claus? What relevance does Christmas hold to atheists and pagans? What does the Bible actually say about thevirgin birth? How does Santa know if we have been naughty or good – is there a darker side to our festive friend? Christmas– Philosophy for Everyone offers thoughtful and humorous philosophical and...

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