Does Santa Claus Exist? Evidence For and Against the Proposition?

[GammaGlobulin]

Two Important Questions about Santa's Visitations in America:

 

a.  Now that the home security systems are so pervasive in the United States, how does Santa circumvent these systems, while entering the home to deliver gifts?

 

b.  In America, where gun possession and paranoia is sky high, has any American ever taken a pot shot at the bearded one in his red suit?  Or, does Santa become invisible halfway down the chimney?

 

When I was young, we didn't have surveillance cameras in our house.

Also, when I was young, we had no need for guns.

 

How the world has changed since then.

 

Santa, presumably, must have adapted to our new world, as well.

 

Such a mystery.

 

And, such a great Topic, too!

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

17 hours ago, animalmagic said:

Believing in Santa is a lot healthier than believing in a God. I can't think of any persons killed, maimed or tortured in the name of Santa.  There have been many holy wars, intifadas and the like; but not one Santa Yuletide War!

Errrr. Santa is based on Saint Nicholas, an early Christian Bishop, ergo to believe in Santa is to believe in religion.

[scottiejohn]

11 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I would not even be able to think up a decent Topic,

When did you last do that, if ever?

[animalmagic]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Errrr. Santa is based on Saint Nicholas, an early Christian Bishop, ergo to believe in Santa is to believe in religion.

I believe my reference was to believing in a 'God' not religion per se.  Santa has been linked to various historical figures, many of them pagan.  There may indeed be a link to religions, but it is to several.  These include the 'mainstream' religions of modern times and the more ancient pagan and nature beliefs of longer ago.  

[couchpotato]

On 12/13/2023 at 11:44 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

I am sure there are those here who believe that Santa Claus exists.

I am sure, because I am one.

 

After all, there is no evidence to prove He does not exist.

 

Or, is this true?

 

Do you have any real evidence that Santa does not exist?

 

I say he exists, but this is just my own personal conviction.

 

Anyone here care to argue that my conviction is false?

 

Thank you.

 

Gamma

 

 

If he does, then he was/is a pioneer in Climate change and green energy using his reindeer and therefore no fossil fuels used. Thumbs up for sleigh travel.  

[thaibeachlovers]

2 hours ago, animalmagic said:

I believe my reference was to believing in a 'God' not religion per se.  Santa has been linked to various historical figures, many of them pagan.  There may indeed be a link to religions, but it is to several.  These include the 'mainstream' religions of modern times and the more ancient pagan and nature beliefs of longer ago.  

Errr, to believe in religion requires a belief in God.

[Prubangboy]

As per the "comes but once a year" sentiment, I play this every year (the same genius wrote Patches):

 

 

[animalmagic]

32 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Errr, to believe in religion requires a belief in God.

A List of Religions Without Gods | Spirit Restoration

[GammaGlobulin]

1 hour ago, animalmagic said:

A List of Religions Without Gods | Spirit Restoration

 

Marxism IS a religion, too.

 

Don't forget, please.

 

To believe in Marxism requires GREAT FAITH!