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The Other Michael · 12-16-2002, 10:27 AM

As was pointed out in another thread, both of those jolly old elves have many characteristics in common.

I was thinking that by getting small children to buy into the Santa myth (and reinforcing it with presents) you indoctrinate them into a general acceptance of theistic archetypes. This makes it easier to switch them over to God, who sadly only promises presents someday in the future.

cheers,
Michael

scombrid · 12-16-2002, 12:43 PM

The lump of coal received for disobeying Santa seems pretty similar to the concept of hell for disobeying god. God is Santa for adults, just with higher stakes.

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The Other Michael Honorary Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the fog of San Francisco Posts: 12,631	Is Santa God for children? As was pointed out in another thread, both of those jolly old elves have many characteristics in common. I was thinking that by getting small children to buy into the Santa myth (and reinforcing it with presents) you indoctrinate them into a general acceptance of theistic archetypes. This makes it easier to switch them over to God, who sadly only promises presents someday in the future. cheers, Michael

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scombrid Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,759	The lump of coal received for disobeying Santa seems pretty similar to the concept of hell for disobeying god. God is Santa for adults, just with higher stakes.

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