Is Christmas “pagan”? - Page 10

Aquila · #91 12-21-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Would it be ok for wiccan that got saved this week to use wiccan practices next week to honor christ as long as their intent is worship God?

You mean a wiccan choosing to decorate with a Christmas Tree, Mistletoe, or Holly? lol

Is there a difference?

Aquila · #92 12-21-2011, 07:32 AM

President's Day? Pagan Humanism! LOL

Truthseeker · #93 12-21-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquila

That's so true. I remember the first church I attended. Christmas observance was "discouraged". A couple came over to our house and their kids were in awe and wonder at our decorations. They had no issue eating the turkey, ham, sweet potatos, mashed potatos, cassarole, peas, corn, bread, and opening presents... etc by Christmas Tree light. But God forbid they put up their own Christmas tree or a wreath on their door! ROFL!

All of us have had a certain level of hypocrisy. We can't claim it is actual real live paganism today but then fellowship them that do it. I tried to get an answer from fellow no xmass minister but don't think I ever did . I wonder what elder epley answer would be.

Truthseeker · #94 12-21-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquila

You mean a wiccan choosing to decorate with a Christmas Tree, Mistletoe, or Holly? lol

Is there a difference?

No I mean they use their wiccan customs/practices to honor Christ? You ok with that?

Aquila · #95 12-21-2011, 07:37 AM

And then there is the mother of all pagan holidays. A day of vile evil and darkness. A day that determines destiny, setting the very wheels of fate into motion for the entire world....

GROUNDHOG'S DAY!

"Season's greetings... from your pagan Groundhog. I eat children! Sacrifice them to me!"

Parents are sacrificing their children to the pagan Groundhog!

Dainties are eaten in reverence to this creature:

Kids are taught to honor the beast and are given idols:

The wealthy and powerful adore this satanic creature:

Even the media has been taken over by this diabolical force, this is war!

And they speak FRENCH!

Notice the time on the clock above... it's becoming "6" O'clock. And the Bible reveals that "6" is a number just short of "7", which means divinity. "6" represents all that is fallen and Satanic. This means it's time to act!

And in the Hebrew the word "groundhog" means something evil... we just know it. Trust us.

Christians must unite against this vile deception...BEFORE it's too late. And if you want to do your part in seeing to it that the truth behind this deception is revealed to more and more people in the hopes that our nation will be saved... send your GENEROUS love offerings too....

LOL

Truthseeker · #96 12-21-2011, 07:44 AM

If the sun worshippers back then can keep their pagan practices why can't a wiccan, buddhist, hinu etc... today do the same?

Would expect them that burnt incense to buddha to stop ot just change statue from the fat guy to one of Christ? Should be ok since honoring Christ, right?

Aquila · #97 12-21-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

If the sun worshippers back then can keep their pagan practices why can't a wiccan, buddhist, hinu etc... today do the same?

Would expect them that burnt incense to buddha to stop ot just change statue from the fat guy to one of Christ? Should be ok since honoring Christ, right?

So you see the Christmas tree as something akin to this? ROFL!

Nitehawk013 · #98 12-21-2011, 07:52 AM

Why not? Most of our liturgy and worship didn't come from the Bible so why would we demand that other cultures drop their traditions instead of simply transfer the acts of devotion to the proper deity?

Aquila · #99 12-21-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Truthseeker

If the sun worshippers back then can keep their pagan practices why can't a wiccan, buddhist, hinu etc... today do the same?

Would expect them that burnt incense to buddha to stop ot just change statue from the fat guy to one of Christ? Should be ok since honoring Christ, right?

Do you take Communion with a wafer and thimble of grape juice?

onefaith2 · #**100** 12-21-2011, 08:09 AM

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The entire Santa Clause rutine is a game we play with kids. A game is a game. It's not dishonesty. For example, my lady friend has a five year old little girl named Addison. We kept the Santa tradition with her. Apparently Addison somehow figured out that her gifts were being stored mommy's closet. She asked Christina to open the closet and let her see what was inside. When told no and then was asked why, Addison said, "Because I think my presents are in there!" Christina laughed and said, "Oh, really? Santa isn't bringing them?" Addison smiled and hugged Christina saying, "You are Santa mommy."

Frankly, some parents are just way too uptight. Trust me, those types will find something to complain about unless you do everything exactly the way they would. They are just control freaks.

Games are usually for an evening, however, this game would be played for years. Sorry I don't see that connection. "way uptight" or not we should be honest with our kids about the idea of Christmas rather than having an imaginary figure bring them gifts. My opinion of course.