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The fake valentine shaped heart that we have today goes back to the shape of the pedestal base for the idol Zeus's son Apollo.
 
I'm not sure what all this has to do about his bad season in Boston last year, but I guess if I was a member of Red Sox nation, I'd be upset about it, too ;)
 
Christian Believers must remember that the greatest commandment of all from Lord Jesus Christ is LOVE.
 
thisnumbersdisconnected said:
SInce no one really knows who I am or who I am talking about, here goes ...

I'm getting engaged (I hope) Valentine's Day. Nahh ... no "hope" about it. She'll say "yes."
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Good luck, and keep us posted! (pun intended :biggrin)

Claudya said:
Awww. Don't be sad. :smt056
I know very well that singleness is a trial and so frustrating.

But look at all those couples celebrating Valentine's Day. They're gonna have dates or exchange gifts they spent lots of money on, and why? Only because the mass media that construct our reality tell them they have to do kitschy stuff on that day. So they do the stuff every other couple does on that day. Now that's the way to have your individuality stolen! Or even worse, the uniqueness of your love story.
Valentine's Day is the one day of the year that I'm glad I'm single. Because it'll safe me from all that forced romance.
(And I suspect the reason that day exists the way it does is because it's yet another reason for businesses to make us spend money. Not very romantic.)
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I don't think many couples feel forced or obliged to partake in Valentine's Day, but I think many see it as an opportunity to do something extra special for their partner/spouse. I know I can't wait.
 
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Do no cheat !!!!
 
Classik said:
Religious reasons? Unscriptural? Someone totally condemned it: calling it devlish activity.
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It does have at the very least pagan symbols attached to it (Cupid). I suppose the main reason, however, it's just plain silly. I don't need a day to remind me to love my wife. Is it really that special to take your loved one out to dinner or buy her a Hallmark card when everyone else is doing it?
 
Slider said:
It does have at the very least pagan symbols attached to it (Cupid). I suppose the main reason, however, it's just plain silly. I don't need a day to remind me to love my wife. Is it really that special to take your loved one out to dinner or buy her a Hallmark card when everyone else is doing it?
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I never knew until today that Valetine's Day was originally a pagin thing.

So what's your point? Who's getting the glory? It's certainly not the pagan gods.

I don't think Valentine's Day is wrong in and of itself; whatever works for each couple, imo.
 
My wife would think it odd if I didn't give her things and tell her she's my wonderful, favorite lady. :)
 
Nick said:
I don't think many couples feel forced or obliged to partake in Valentine's Day, but I think many see it as an opportunity to do something extra special for their partner/spouse. I know I can't wait.
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Really, if they don't even realise how they are manipulated by that coporate construct (very true quote from that xkcd comic) they are already lost.
I would punch my partner if he'd come up with some valentine's gift or date. :lol He can do something special for me on any other day, when it's really special. Everyone should try to make every day of their relationship or marriage as special as possible, so we won't need that pseudo-romantic consumerism day.

But I sincerly hope you will get what you hope for and maybe have a happy Valentine's day 2014? :yes
 
Claudya said:
Everyone should try to make every day of their relationship or marriage as special as possible, so we won't need that pseudo-romantic consumerism day.
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Well said.
Love must be demonstrated and celebrated every day, not just once a year. (1 Cor. 7:5a). :yes
 
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