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| Tweet Topic Started: Dec 6 2006, 09:47 AM (197 Views) | |
| Jane D'Oh | Dec 6 2006, 09:47 AM Post #1 |
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I was walking our 5yo to school this morning and we passed the Navity scene all set up in the band stand. He was asking me who the people were and I was explaining. We got to the shephards and he asked why they were there. I replied because an Angel had told them that the baby was going to save the world, so they went for a look at him. So now he wants to know how was Jesus going to save the world, and was it because there were monsters back then. Do you have a 5yo friendly answer which would correct the impression of Jesus wearing a cape and rather fetching tights, but without involving lengthy debates on sin? |
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| Frank_W | Dec 6 2006, 09:51 AM Post #2 |
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Resident Misanthrope
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Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin." Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!" | |
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| John D'Oh | Dec 6 2006, 09:54 AM Post #3 |
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Oh, for pity's sake. Tell him it's a made up story just like Santa. (I'm kidding, I'm kidding). |
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| Dewey | Dec 6 2006, 09:54 AM Post #4 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I think I'd just reference how "bad things" and such are part of our world, and how he came to teach us how God wants us to live, love, and respect each other. If that doesn't work, just show him this: ![]() |
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"By nature, i prefer brevity." - John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 685. "Never waste your time trying to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you." - Anonymous "Oh sure, every once in a while a turd floated by, but other than that it was just fine." - Joe A., 2011 I'll answer your other comments later, but my primary priority for the rest of the evening is to get drunk." - Klaus, 12/31/14 | |
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| Jane D'Oh | Dec 6 2006, 09:57 AM Post #5 |
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Yup, that picture, combined with the Bibleman video we were given by a friend.... |
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| Dewey | Dec 6 2006, 10:29 AM Post #6 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I was also about to say that I might say a few other things as well, but anything more than that should involve a discussion between you & Mr. D'Oh as to how far down that path you want to go. Personally, I'd have gone about another five yards or so, but any more than that would be too much for that age. |
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"By nature, i prefer brevity." - John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 685. "Never waste your time trying to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you." - Anonymous "Oh sure, every once in a while a turd floated by, but other than that it was just fine." - Joe A., 2011 I'll answer your other comments later, but my primary priority for the rest of the evening is to get drunk." - Klaus, 12/31/14 | |
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| Jane D'Oh | Dec 6 2006, 10:47 AM Post #7 |
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Mr D'oh and I have had discussions, I wouldn't have asked the question here if I thought I'd catch carp over it. Can you spell out the 5 yards so that I can decide for myself. please.
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| Dewey | Dec 6 2006, 11:14 AM Post #8 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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I think I'd say that he came to save the world, but not like kings and countries and Power Rangers, with wars and fighting. The baby came to the world to teach us that we were really created to love each other and help each other. But we kind of messed things up by doing what we wanted instead of what God wanted. So God sent his son to us, like a very special gift, to be here on earth just like us people, to show us the right way to do things and how we can stop messing things up, by listening to him instead of always doing things the way we want to. When the baby grew up, he taught us that if we did what he said, and lived the way he taught us, then we could be like a family with God again, like God always wanted it to be. |
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"By nature, i prefer brevity." - John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 685. "Never waste your time trying to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you." - Anonymous "Oh sure, every once in a while a turd floated by, but other than that it was just fine." - Joe A., 2011 I'll answer your other comments later, but my primary priority for the rest of the evening is to get drunk." - Klaus, 12/31/14 | |
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| Jane D'Oh | Dec 6 2006, 11:24 AM Post #9 |
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Thank you Dewey. |
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| Dewey | Dec 6 2006, 11:29 AM Post #10 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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De nada. Hope it helps. |
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"By nature, i prefer brevity." - John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 685. "Never waste your time trying to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you." - Anonymous "Oh sure, every once in a while a turd floated by, but other than that it was just fine." - Joe A., 2011 I'll answer your other comments later, but my primary priority for the rest of the evening is to get drunk." - Klaus, 12/31/14 | |
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| Jolly | Dec 6 2006, 12:00 PM Post #11 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Veggie Tales. You can decide how far you want to take the religious aspect, but there are some wonderful life lessons contained in some fun, imaginative videos. Don't be surprised if you catch yourself humming the music... |
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| John D'Oh | Dec 6 2006, 12:02 PM Post #12 |
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MAMIL
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Bibleman.![]() Words fail me. There's a first time for everything, I guess. |
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| Mikhailoh | Dec 6 2006, 01:38 PM Post #13 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Get him sone VeggieTales tapes and see where he goes from there. |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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