Is it OK for our churches to have Christmas trees, bingo games, or Easter egg hunts?ts,
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lawrence101 why so angry?
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The lunacy put forth by some in this thread should be shocking; tragically it's not.
The idea that the congregational building should not be used for social events, and entertainment and christian community is stupid beyond belief. The resulting conclusion of such idiocy is that christians should have to seek recreational activity exclusively in the secular world.
Sure enough, the Sanctuary itself should be set apart for the Divine service, and worship; if possible. But the church gathering place/ building, and grounds should be the epicenter of the christian community, and life.
The idea that the congregational building should not be used for social events, and entertainment and christian community is stupid beyond belief. The resulting conclusion of such idiocy is that christians should have to seek recreational activity exclusively in the secular world.
Sure enough, the Sanctuary itself should be set apart for the Divine service, and worship; if possible. But the church gathering place/ building, and grounds should be the epicenter of the christian community, and life.
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I always love when an OP asks a question they don't want answered and have already made their minds about. smh But here goes nothing. I don't see and I don't celebrate Christmas or Easter as secular holidays. One is about Christs birth, the other about His death. There is nothing wrong with a Christmas tree in a home or in a church. I don't support the idea of Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. I wouldn't consider an egg hunt a sin. I don't celebrate Halloween but I don't have an issue with "trunk or treats" that most churches do. Be clear about who and what we are celebrating and there should be no issues. Lastly astronomy and astrology are two different things, you need to know the difference.
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Why shouldnt the men of the congregation bring their refreshments and watch the sports ball matches in the fellowship hall or on a large screen in the yard?
Why shouldnt the women get together and do the crafting things together at the church building?
Why shouldnt the kiddos play games and sports and such in the yard on the church grounds?
That includes something is drabb dull and boring his bingo.
I didn't even know the bingo was a thing people do anymore
Why shouldnt the women get together and do the crafting things together at the church building?
Why shouldnt the kiddos play games and sports and such in the yard on the church grounds?
That includes something is drabb dull and boring his bingo.
I didn't even know the bingo was a thing people do anymore
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Guess churches should not feed people leads to gluttony
Pro_23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Mat_11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Luk_7:34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
This thread reminded me of a Pentecostal traveling preacher who's vest buttons were about to pop preaching against tobacco. about 1974
Pro_23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Mat_11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Luk_7:34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
This thread reminded me of a Pentecostal traveling preacher who's vest buttons were about to pop preaching against tobacco. about 1974
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You can take the whole thing the other way and flagellate yourself while crawling on your knees up a huge flight of stairs.
Interpretations interpretations. So many from which to choose. One person says do nothing on your day of worship and the other says get your donkey out of the ditch.
For the record, there are some things that should not be held in the sanctuary but fellowship with other believers is necessary. That, does not mean staring at the pulpit on a Sunday morning and leaving after the service.
Interpretations interpretations. So many from which to choose. One person says do nothing on your day of worship and the other says get your donkey out of the ditch.
For the record, there are some things that should not be held in the sanctuary but fellowship with other believers is necessary. That, does not mean staring at the pulpit on a Sunday morning and leaving after the service.
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The truth is, that we actually are so far from God's original creation that we have no clue how far we have fallen.
The light only begins to shine when we accept Christ. Even then, Paul says we see through a glass darkly...a smoke filled room, deep fog or smog on the highway, a blind person
Many people actually sin with their attitudes but those may be harder to see.
Where do you suggest people fellowship? Or how? I don't think everything that is accepted today is beneficial, but unless one has become a nun or a monk, it is doubtful that avoiding everything some people assume or think is sinful, will happen.
The light only begins to shine when we accept Christ. Even then, Paul says we see through a glass darkly...a smoke filled room, deep fog or smog on the highway, a blind person
Many people actually sin with their attitudes but those may be harder to see.
Where do you suggest people fellowship? Or how? I don't think everything that is accepted today is beneficial, but unless one has become a nun or a monk, it is doubtful that avoiding everything some people assume or think is sinful, will happen.
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