Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

[Lance Muir]

Correction Marlin!! It ought to be spoken of as The Catholic Faith. It (the Catholic Faith) is no more 'religion' than that which YOU yourself practice. Do YOU, Marlin, practice 'religion'?   ----- Original Message ----- From: Marlin halverson To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: December 25, 2005 10:33 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! 1.) Christ    2.) Mass   I think we all know that "Christ" refers to God's Son Jesus. The word "Mass" comes from Old English mæsse, a modification of (assumed) Vulgar Latin messa from the Late Latin missa, literally meaning "dismissal"; as in at the end of a religious service. The Middle English Christemasse, comes from Old English Cristes mæsse, literally, Christ's mass - shortened to "Christ-mas". Meaning the "dismissal" or passing away of Christ; or more directly, the death of Christ. Those who understand a bit about the Catholic religion realize that the "Mass" always refers to the sacrificial death of Christ. The word "Christmas" comes from the Roman Catholic ritual.   Folks walk around this time of year saying "Merry Christmas!" to each other. I wonder if it occurs to anyone they are saying "Merry Death of Christ." www.truthontheweb.org/NwsClpz/122405.htm ------------- Maranatha