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Old 11-30-2008, 11:34 AM
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Re: We're Not Putting X-Mas Trees Up!

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I think the light-weights feel more holiness when condemning others over a cultural tradition. I'm proud of my European heritage. I don't worship the tree, it's a seasonal decoration. Plain and simple. If someone wants to say it's roots are in paganism (like the steeple on most of our churches), I'd agree. But if they attempt to say that I'm practicing paganism or worshiping an idol, they're distorting the truth. And personally....I think distorting the truth is a far worse sin in God's sight than putting up a decorative tree.
This is why we cut the roots off the tree, so as not to have ties to paganism!
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This is why we cut the roots off the tree, so as not to have ties to paganism!
Good one!

Makes about as much sense as worshipping your Christmas tree!
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