John 4:23,24
23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Alexander Hislop, in his work, The Two Babylons, states,
“This tendency on the part of Christians to meet Paganism half-way was very early developed; and we find Tertullian, even in his day, about the year 230, bitterly lamenting the inconsistency of the disciples of Christ in this respect, and contrasting it with the strict fidelity of the Pagans to their own superstition.
‘By us,’ says he, ‘who are strangers to Sabbaths, and new moons, and festivals, once acceptable to God, the Saturnalia, the feasts of January, the Brumalia, and Matronalia, are now frequented; gifts are carried to and fro, new year’s day presents are made with din, and sports and banquets are celebrated with uproar; oh, how much more faithful are the heathen to their religion, who take special care to adopt no solemnity from the Christians.’
“Upright men strove to stem the tide, but in spite of all their efforts, the apostasy went on, till the Church, with the exception of a small remnant, was submerged under Pagan superstition. That Christmas was originally a Pagan festival is beyond all doubt. The time of the year, and the ceremonies with which it is still celebrated, prove its origin.” (pages 91-93)
Why Some Christians Dont Celebrate Christmas
HT: Sherry, X Mass H8ers blog
A little leaven…
Have a blessed day, Maria! \o/
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That is what happens, sad and frightening. Have a blessed day, Sherry!
\o/
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Hey…I was reading in John 4 this mornin.
So that qualifies you for a free “good mornin.”
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I’ll take it! Good evenin, Lee!
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Tell me the truth Maria,
ain’t it fun to grin?
It’s just fun to have fun grinnin.
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Lee, brother, I appreciate your faith and joy and zeal for the Lord, but maybe it would be good to comment on the post?
:0)
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Sure,
Thank you for sharing insights on Christmas. ☺
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🙂
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Lee, I want you to know you are always welcome here!
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