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[Christine]

Thanks Taylor and Kristie and Caroline

[Ananya]

Can't believe we are already in the last month of 2020!
Happy December everyone!

[Leo]

The year as gone so fast yet it feels like the longest year yet!

[Harshi]

Yes I know right!!! It feels like this pandemic has been going on for years!! 2019 feels forever ago lol😂

[Groovy]

I agree. It feels as if this pandemic has been around for a very long time instead of nine months. 2020 sucked!!! But so far, we made it through.

HAPPY DECEMBER, Christine! And to Everyone!!!

[Leo]

I hope next year will change with a bang for the better! How's have everyones reading been this year? I've myself have read a ridiculously big amount of books this year haha

[Saar The Book owl]

I try to wrap up the books that I'm currently reading, so that I can start 2021 with new books.

Did you know that it's only 3 weeks untill Christmas now?

[Tammy]

If I am unable to get back on this site anytime soon, I hope everyone has a good Christmas. I went to the bookstore recently for some Christmas presents.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Tammy wrote: "If I am unable to get back on this site anytime soon, I hope everyone has a good Christmas. I went to the bookstore recently for some Christmas presents."

Hope everything is ok if you are unable to get on the site and that you have a good Christmas too. I hope some of those Christmas presents from the bookstore were for you!

[Leona]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "I try to wrap up the books that I'm currently reading, so that I can start 2021 with new books.

Did you know that it's only 3 weeks untill Christmas now?"

My son told me three weeks the other day. I bought some Disney books for my two year old great grandson and one was Nemo. I am crocheting a Nemo but not sure I will finish it. I will still give him the books but Nemo may have to follow later.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I am not ready for Christmas this year. I still have a little shopping to do and I need to mail my packages this year, so I need to do it soon. I have no idea what I want to get for the last few gifts.

I started decorating yesterday. I need to go through all of my holiday decorations and reorganize everything, which I'm not looking forward to. It will be nice to have it done though and to have some holiday cheer in the house. I just need to make sure everything gets put away properly this year.

I made a list of holiday movies to watch this season. I ended up with 2-3 each week until Christmas. :) I've seen most of them multiple times, but they are still good fun.

I started to crochet a scarf for my daughter's dog. I know that sounds weird. lol She loves to hike and her dog loves clothes, which is really funny. He gets very excited when he gets to dress up, which is rare. So, I thought she would enjoy a doggie scarf for him to wear when they go hiking in the cold. I am not a crocheter. I saw them at a craft fair last year and thought they were cute. I probably should have just bought her one, but I relearned how to crochet basic stitches and decided to do it on my own. At the rate I'm going she may get it next year. lol It's the thought that counts, right?

[Leona]

Kristie wrote: "I am not ready for Christmas this year. I still have a little shopping to do and I need to mail my packages this year, so I need to do it soon. I have no idea what I want to get for the last few gi..."

I have never seen a doggie scarf and a cute idea. It is the thought that counts. My daughter does cover their dog when he is outside with them for hours. You tube has great ideas on crocheting. I like Fiber Flux for one.

[sonya]

I'm not ready for Christmas. I'm on my own since my divorce over a year ago. I'm reading Dark Illusion by Christine Feehan.

[Erica]

hey guys!! I was just curious as to where everyone buys their BOTM from? :)

[Esther]

Erica wrote: "hey guys!! I was just curious as to where everyone buys their BOTM from? :)"

I used to buy most of my books from The Book Depository until Covid-19 caused our postal service to become unreliable. Now I buy most of my books on Kindle.

[krystal]

i buy all my books online at booktopia

[krystal]

its always a hard time an i am sending you warm thoughts and strength...last xmas was a really horrible one for me also

[Christine]

HAPPY WINTER!

[Jane]

I am currently reading, Farmageddon, The True Cost Of Cheap Meat, by Philip Lymbery.
It is an eye-opening book about Intensive Farming and how it differs in each country around the world. A disturbing but powerful read.
Watch out for my review in the new year.

[May]

That sound fun! Currently I am reading the Great Gatsby. I have only read the beginning so ????

[Groovy]

Christine wrote: "HAPPY WINTER!"

UGH!! Hate winter. But like you, Christine:)

[Groovy]

HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND, EVERYONE!

[Christine]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[Ananya]

Merry Christmas everyone :)

[From Heaven With Love]

Merry xmasss ❤️❤️

[cece]

merry christams folks and happy birthday to JC

[cece]

Krystal wrote: "i buy all my books online at booktopia"
is it cheap?

[Stefanni]

Merry Christmas !

[Christine]

Thanks Ananya and Books and Kev and cece and Stefanni

[Christine]

UGH!! is right Groovy and I hate snow too Groovy and I like you too Groovy

[Groovy]

See you next year, Everybody! Whether you party hearty, or party hardy, do both. Eat, drink responsibly, and thank God you made it through the worst year.

And please, BE SAFE!!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Have a happy New Year, Groovy!!

[Ananya]

Happy New Year to everyone!

[Jas]

Happy New Year 🎊🎆

[Vallen]

Here is a question for everyone.
I started a book today. I will not finish it today. Does this book count as a read in 2020 or 2021?
Just trying to figure out how to update my reading challenge/ log.

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

Vallen wrote: "Here is a question for everyone.
I started a book today. I will not finish it today. Does this book count as a read in 2020 or 2021?
Just trying to figure out how to update my reading challenge/ ..."

When you post to GR it will update as read in 2021. It always counts when you finished it as the read date.

[Stefanni]

Happy New Year everyone !

[Christine]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Salma]

Happy New Year!

[Christine]

Thanks Groovy and Ananya and Thai and and Stefanni and Salma

[AT]

Hey guys, hope everyone is doing okay in spite of all the upheaval!
I, as a Christian, have a question for those of you who aren’t Christians:
Suppose you have a friend who is a Christian, who’s kind and selfless and dedicated to others and to God. You know he/she doesn’t watch the bad parts in the movie Titanic but skips them as is done with all other movies he/she watches. Do you have no respect for her faith just because she watched the movie, even when she edits it? Do you consider his spiritual life fake, his reputation as a Christian bad because he viewed a certain movie with a couple parts that he chose to skip?
If not, why?
Don’t be afraid to be honest in answering!

[Kristie, Moderator (Retired)]

I'm a little confused by the question, Ashlynne. I am a Christian, but in my faith I do not judge anyone else's faith or relationship to God. It is a very personal thing. I know that my church is much more open and accepting, but I've never thought it my place to judge others.

I guess what I don't understand is why someone would judge someone's faith based upon what they watch on TV or read in a book for that matter. I have watched Titanic. I understand that some of the decisions they make in the movie are not Christian decisions, but I don't think you need to shelter yourself from the world to be a good/true Christian.

[Feliciana]

Hi Ashlynne. I am not a Christian, but I have many friends and family members who are. I do not judge or question their faith, it is not my place to do so. I respect them and their beliefs, as they do mine. We may have healthy conversations and discussions, but always agree that it’s ok to disagree.

[AT]

Thank you for taking time to answer, Kirstie and Ann. Both of your answers are honest, wise, and thoughtful.
To be clear, I have not seen Titanic yet, but I have heard much of it and have even seen the trailer. And of course I have my own standards for what’s appropriate in films, neither lax nor strict. For instance, provided the film has redeeming qualities, I’ll fast-forward any sex/nude scenes, extremely gory parts (Saving Private Ryan and Passion of the Christ are exceptions), and I’ll mute out bad words depending on the situation. Sometimes it will all depend on the film, sometimes on what message it teaches. But sex and nude parts are a no-no. But Schindler’s List is different regarding nudity, since it was not shown to promote it or to incite lust. That’s the difference between the nudity shown in Schindler’s List and Titanic.
I would like to get a device called ClearPlay that you can attach to your TV and it will edit out anything bad for you; you don’t even have to use a remote control.
Anyway, those are my standards. Mind sharing yours? I won’t judge if yours differ than mine; I never do. Non-Christians are free to comment if they wish!

[Esther]

I'm Jewish and am more likely to fast forward through senseless cruelty than anything else.
The most religious in my extended family don't watch TV at all and many of the more religious would skip the salacious bits.
On the other hand when I worked in the library it was an education seeing the range of books the religious women chose - from religious philosophy to romance and sci-fi.

I tend to judge people on how they behave to others not what they watch or read.

[Groovy]

I'm a Christian. And I don't like senseless cruelty or films with baseless sex, and foul language. I like clean. I write clean suspense. I love suspense movies, alien themes, action...With that being said, you can hardly watch any of these without the foul language, or men beating the crap out of one another. What used to get me the most was the constant "F" bombs.

I talked to my daughter about how I'd have to miss a good plot because I couldn't stand hearing the foul words. She said something that really helped me. She said hearing that word doesn't bother her because the "F" word is spoken so much in her office everyday, that it just flies over her head, and it doesn't even register anymore. So I decided to get used to hearing it on the movies. And now it doesn't even effect me anymore. I wish they'd stop using it, but now I can concentrate on the "redeeming" plot, and barely get effected by it. This may not work for everyone. Of course, I skip through sex scenes and salaciousness.

[Jane]

Groovy wrote: "I'm a Christian. And I don't like senseless cruelty or films with baseless sex, and foul language. I like clean. I write clean suspense. I love suspense movies, alien themes, action...With that bei..."
I’m with you in the respect of quality films and their language. It can be so off-putting and intrusive to have to listen to foul language spoken in your own home. Would you in fact put up with someone who had entered your home and began talking to you use words like that? I believe I hear a resounding NO from people who expect
better from film-makers. We watch tv to be entertained after all. I often switch off when confronted with bad films and tv programmes. Your choice.

[AT]

Good insight, Esther. I believe I’m beginning to have a proper understanding of the subject. And it’s more interesting to hear the non-judging side from someone of the Jewish religion.
I forgot to say to everyone here that, though I haven’t seen Avatar, I know there’s partial nudity in it. But the reason why I’d watch it regardless is because, for one thing, the women are in tribal clothing. We Christians read missionary stories and they have photos of the tribes they reach out to that have little or no clothes, and we aren’t the least bothered upon seeing it. So if Christians aren’t going to see Avatar because the tribal women wear very little (and it’s all CGI), then they shouldn’t look at those missionary photos or even National Geographic pictures (which definitely isn’t CGI). Of course, I’m aware the partial nudity isn’t the only issue Christians have with Avatar but that’s beside the point. When I said nude parts are a no-no for me, I meant I won’t view any nudity that’s clearly shown to arouse people. (Like in The Notebook or Atonement, which I haven’t seen either.). But the nudity in Schindler’s List, Beyond the Gates of Splendor, and Avatar is clearly not in that category.
Just thought I’d clarify.

[AT]

BTW, thanks for your input, Jane Wood and Groovy Lee.

[AT]

BTW, it’s really encouraging to know there are people on this group who aren’t afraid to declare where they stand or that they follow Jesus. I’m sure there’s going to come a time when confessing Who we trust in won’t make us popular with many people.