Paganism in Christianity

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by A_PoMo

there is nothing wrong with appropriating so-called pagan rituals and such into worship to the true God. i think the same principle applies here as does eating meat offered to idols did in corinth. just as long as we don't incorporate pagan ideas and ungodly concepts into our theology (something we've done too much of frankly). in fact, it's my opinion that if you don't attempt to contextualize the gospel that you are not being obedient to matt 28:18.

We're dealing with a weaker brother who would be very upset if we ate meat sacrificed to idols. We have to approach him with love and never violate his conscience if in his presence. But, we're also not to allow him to use his weakness to bully or lord his convictions over us.

[A_PoMo]

Originally Posted by Aquila

We're dealing with a weaker brother who would be very upset if we ate meat sacrificed to idols. We have to approach him with love and never violate his conscience if in his presence. But, we're also not to allow him to use his weakness to bully or lord his convictions over us.

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