Mugsy -

I don't see where there are judgments being made. If you were referring to my post, I'm sorry for that misunderstanding. I was just wondering how many people do do that, not that you did, as I believe FAR more people have faith and believe for the right reasons than not.

Popcornbird -

I think the whole point we were trying to make is that Christmas has morphed into a secular holiday of sorts. One does not have to be a Christian to celebrate it, as it has become a cultural event.

I believe in Jesus. I believe he was a great man who had great things to say. But I don't believe he was God on earth. There's a difference there. Much like the distinction that you probably draw with Jesus as a Muslim.

As for Easter, I celebrate it if my mother is having family over for dinner or something. I have attended Mass with her on Easter, because it makes her happy and because I find Mass to be comforting and wonderful even if I don't believe anymore. I grew up going to temple with my Jewish friends and participating in Hindu ceremonies at friends' houses. I was always welcomed and I always enjoyed it.

I love sacred places. To me sacred places can be churches, cathedrals, mosques, temples, libraries, museums, mountains and parks. I don't think I have to be a Christian to value having traditions that involve family and friends. And I don't think one needs to believe in God to want to feel these traditions and emotions.

Spirituality is a lot more flexible than that.