Can a pagan Holiday be made Christian? What do you think?
Dec 02, 2009 by Circle of Friendship | Posted in Religion & Spirituality
Please comprehend the following article and let me know what you think.
DURING the winter of 2004, the Christmas season in Italy was prominent by a lively debate. Some educators and teachers supported the idea of reducing to a minimum or
The break itself was based on Sol Invictus, a Roman holiday coming after Saturnalia which celebrated the Winter Solstice. It was "Christianized" because it was too trendy.
The Doctor | Dec 02, 2009
The sabbatical itself was based on Sol Invictus, a Roman holiday coming after Saturnalia which celebrated the Winter Solstice. It was "Christianized" because it was too common.
The Doctor | Dec 02, 2009
In the truth you haven't noticed, the Christmas tree is a part of world tradition, not Catholic tradition. Wedding rings have their launching in paganism too. Do you find it acceptable that your minister gives a seemingly Christian meaning to a symbol that
PaulCyp | Dec 02, 2009
No I reflect on it is not possible: because the whole point of Christmas is the birth of Christ, which the word Christmas comes from the word CHRIST. Paganism was a defiance of Christian faith in England in the Early Ages so no sorry... :-(
Romi | Dec 02, 2009
It is how high society evolves. How many cities in the USA are named after Indian tribes? How many of those tribes are now extinct?
† Catholic Christian | Dec 02, 2009
One of the reasons the Christmas celebrations as we distinguish them came about was in fact to help convert pagans to Christianity in the first place. There was the celebration of light, overindulge of Saturnalia, all kinds of things that included, gifts, candles,
Sailor Mars | Dec 02, 2009
Christmas (Christ's Droves) is not pagan. The Christmas tree is not pagan. I'll explain:
A pagan celebration had to be displaced and since no one knew when Jesus, the Come across of the World was born the celebration of Christ's birth displacing
H | Dec 02, 2009
Can a idolatrous Holiday be made Christian?
I taught about doing some comparisons:
That is like trying to mix water with poison... what do you get? You don't necessity to much poison to poison all the water. All you need is a few drops...
Ova | Dec 02, 2009
Yes, Christmas, in it's genesis, is the celebration of the birth of Christ. The whole basis of the holiday is not Christian though. It is in fact, pre-Pagan and pre-Yule. It is from the first the celebration of the winter solstice, dating back to the first
mitchy_poo_15 | Dec 02, 2009
Christian enlightenment evolved from Pagan culture. Christian holy days are the same kinds of holy days people practiced for millennium except with special wrapping paper. At least Catholics are coming to terms with real history and adapting. I say, kudos.
philosophyangel | Dec 02, 2009
No.
BTW: Where'd you get the article from? It'd be righteousness if you listed the link for everyone to read it on their own.
♥☺ bratiskim∞! ☺♥ | Dec 02, 2009
imo, all belief is really the same fundementally. we all "speak" or "hear" different "Languages" of spirituallity. Of process Christmas is taken from paganism, traditions are what people do to tie themselves to their ancestors.
vdub4earth | Dec 02, 2009
My immune system just isn't what it should be. I always get sick when I'm in a place with cold weather, why?
Jul 30, 9672 by utopian_wildfire | Posted in Alternative Medicine
I cord a pretty healthy lifestyle, am a vegetarian but get plenty of protein, Use all natural cleaning products, alcohol about a gallon and a half of water per day, work out regularly, and take vitamins and herbs every day. Below is a list of what I take:
Well, there's a brace angles on this one. First, it sounds like you've got a healthy lifestyle, but that doesn't always translate into a strong immune system. Sometimes people sine qua non more than just a healthy lifestyle to keep themselves from getting
oldtimekid2 | Dec 18, 2008
Butcher's Broom: Ruscus aculeatus
by Matt
Looks a hardly any like a grayish, knee-stiff holly bush from a remoteness, but when examined closely it reveals a mystifying idiosyncrasy: its bantam, na flowers and marble-sized red fruits rise from the midriff of what look like its leaves. Normally, we believe of flowers growing at the end of stems. Botanical discipline confirms public impressions about informer morphology in this casket; developmentally, it would be justifiable about unachievable for a blossom to nurture immediately from a leaf.
Source: Butcher's Broom: Ruscus aculeatus
