Christmas Trees Are not Pagan
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I used to make toast with butter and slap strong mustard on...I was hungry too! keen's mustard...
in a hurry and hungry
yes...condiments...lots and lots and lots and gotta be Heinz k for sure!
pickles, horseradish, ...lotsa onions...but I think onions are a vegetable...
try mayo and ketchup with onions and corn relish on a hamburger off the bar b q............drool
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Agree! I love onions raw even and dill pickles are just awesome! I'm not a mayo-holic but a great mix I came up with is to mix bbq with mayo, throw in some soy sauce (1/2tsp), green chili sauce, and mix it all up. IT makes a great dipping sauce for fries or potato chunks!.....I like experimenting in the kitchen a lot.....
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Back to the original topic... I have some questions
I think we can all agree that many of the things associated with christmas originate from pagan origins. I simple encyclopedia read will confirm this.
So there are many who believe that it's okay now, because we don't specifically worship the tree or the mistletoe or the decorations, etc. We've thrown Jesus' name on the festival, and it's all supposedly good.
Where I question this is that the scripture specifically tells us not to worship God the same way the pagans worship their gods. We also have examples in scripture where God revealed His very thoughts on His people following in the traditions of the pagans. The death of Uzza comes to mind as a clear example that we are not to follow in the example or tradition of the pagans.
Then I look at what Jesus said where the question was asked, "Can good fruit come from a bad root?" And although I have to agree that it in the very deepest down can't, I'm wondering how some can justify that it can?
I can't find a single example in the scriptures where God said that taking a pagan holiday and slapping Jesus' name on it would make it okay in His eyes. I can't find a single scripture to back up where mixing of good and evil is 'acceptable' to God.
Thoughts???
I think we can all agree that many of the things associated with christmas originate from pagan origins. I simple encyclopedia read will confirm this.
So there are many who believe that it's okay now, because we don't specifically worship the tree or the mistletoe or the decorations, etc. We've thrown Jesus' name on the festival, and it's all supposedly good.
Where I question this is that the scripture specifically tells us not to worship God the same way the pagans worship their gods. We also have examples in scripture where God revealed His very thoughts on His people following in the traditions of the pagans. The death of Uzza comes to mind as a clear example that we are not to follow in the example or tradition of the pagans.
Then I look at what Jesus said where the question was asked, "Can good fruit come from a bad root?" And although I have to agree that it in the very deepest down can't, I'm wondering how some can justify that it can?
I can't find a single example in the scriptures where God said that taking a pagan holiday and slapping Jesus' name on it would make it okay in His eyes. I can't find a single scripture to back up where mixing of good and evil is 'acceptable' to God.
Thoughts???
N
So I am curious, now....since a group of atheists have been starting their versions of "churches" to appear like a regular church only singing non religious songs and things like this.....since it's now a pagan thing to attend a church, should we all stop? Do you see the slippery slope we climb here?
I don't believe the same God who gifted us with reason and logic, expected us to forego their uses. What's in your hearts concerning a tree at Christmas....or the holiday at all.....that's what matters most...what's in your hearts. My understanding, knowledge and experience is different from yours, so what's in my heart will be different.
We all expect others to agree with us on all matters, then complain when we're not considered individual?
Peace!!
I don't believe the same God who gifted us with reason and logic, expected us to forego their uses. What's in your hearts concerning a tree at Christmas....or the holiday at all.....that's what matters most...what's in your hearts. My understanding, knowledge and experience is different from yours, so what's in my heart will be different.
We all expect others to agree with us on all matters, then complain when we're not considered individual?
Peace!!
J
tint im using my brain and looking at the Jer pass and i see
1) dont copy the nations
2) vanity
3) silver and gold
4) tree cut down in forest, make into idol and decorated
i look at Christmas today, how its celebrated, how Jesus has been ignored with:
1) a tradition copied from the nations
2) vanity
3) (greed) silver and gold
4) a decorated tree.
hard for me to believe one has nothing to do with the other.
1) dont copy the nations
2) vanity
3) silver and gold
4) tree cut down in forest, make into idol and decorated
i look at Christmas today, how its celebrated, how Jesus has been ignored with:
1) a tradition copied from the nations
2) vanity
3) (greed) silver and gold
4) a decorated tree.
hard for me to believe one has nothing to do with the other.