" Are Christmas Trees Pagan ? "

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by OneAccord

Huh, I have to ask. Not to make light of a serious topic, but isn't this usually done around Dec. 25th?

Indeed... Unfortunately you are right.

Years ago we went to a church when we were in Texas and the pastor did not believe in keeping the holidays. I remember him telling me one time... I just don't think that it's smart to teach on these things in December. I think teaching on these things in January... when all those credit card bills come in... gets a much better reception.

He is, truly, a wise man.

My current stance of living and loving my own convictions and yet finding no fault in my brother who does not share those convictions was taught to me by that same pastor. I have not always held my convictions in this fashion. Years ago I was the zealous, in your face, person as well.

Thankfully through good teaching from a good man who taught me the nature of a great God I am free to enjoy my convictions and respect my brothers.

I like this way much better.

[brotherjason]

Originally Posted by alogi

Christmas is pagan, church history has shown this.Its not Christ's bithrday.
One cannot take what is unholy and make it Holy.
This season is an abomination to God and one had better heed to what they attribute to God.
God is not one to be mocked
Alogi

Amen! Even the puritans saw it for what it was, they outlawed it! It's another tradition handed down from the harlot. I don't make many friends that way, but it's the truth anyhow!

[AmazingGrace]

Yes Christmas trees may be pagan but I just use them to hide my Easter baskets and TV!


p.s. Happy St Pattys day! and Trick or Treat!

[RevBuddy]

Are Christmass Trees PAGAN ?

JEREMIAH 10: 1 / 6

No, they're not, but the real ones are usually green...and the artificial ones are usually silver...

this should help you back to reality...

[Digging4Truth]

There are definitely respect issues on both sides of the fence.

There are those who refrain who speak sarcastically to those who do not and vice versa.

Nothing is generally accomplished on any subject until both sides can speak with respect for each others position.

Barring that no growth can be expected.

[RevBuddy]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

There are definitely respect issues on both sides of the fence.

There are those who refrain who speak sarcastically to those who do not and vice versa.

Nothing is generally accomplished on any subject until both sides can speak with respect for each others position.

Barring that no growth can be expected.

HUH?????

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by RevBuddy

HUH?????

On this subject there are, admittedly, a plethora of those on the side of refraining from the holidays who speak to those who would disagree with disdain, insults & attacks. For that I am not proud.

But on the side of those who practice the holidays there are often equally as distasteful remarks and attitudes at work.

People too often make cuts at those who do not see things as they do rather than simply discussing these things openly, fairly and with respect for one another position.

Until that happens nothing very substantial will be accomplished.

[Jason B]

bump-Is Jeremiah 10 speaking of the "christmas tree?"

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by mfblume

BRAVO! Someone else reads correctly! LOL

That is EXACTLY what the passage is saying. It is easy to miss the actual meaning from the 1611 KJV, and think it is actually a tree like a christmas tree. lol Common mistake.

Amen!

But the passage did say to not learn the way of the Heathen right?

The question asked of the thread is whether the christmas tree is pagan...

Would anyone disagree that it is a direct descendant of pagan rituals & customs adapted by the Catholic church?

Is it not then a way of the heathen?

Should it not, then, also go the way of the statues, eucharist etc?

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Jason

bump-Is Jeremiah 10 speaking of the "christmas tree?"

The portions that speak of cutting down a tree etc.... most likely not.

But it did instruct to refrain from learning the way of the heathen. The christmas tree is an adaptation of heathen worship.