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???