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I did a quick search and according to wikianswers, this seems to be correct. However, checking the Bible Satan is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 21, as well as Job (as you mentioned), but also Psalms 109 (Which was a psalm written by David) and Zecheriah.There was a lot of apostacy and idol worship metnioned in the OT but I don't know where there is reffernce to satan worship. The Ancient Jews didn't even believe in the devil, that's why he isn't even mentioned until Job.
[sup]I look at it along the lines of homosexuals incorporating (hijacking?) the Rainbow as their universal symbol of choice.[/sup]
[sup]I have to roll my eyes because the Rainbow is the symbol God provided to show a covenant with His people after he wiped out a population of people who were practicing the very debauchery that homosexuals practice.[/sup]
[sup]They may have selected it as an intentional thumb in the eye to Christians, I don't know. Doesn't matter.[/sup]
[sup]I don't see them as the bad guys, I see them as lost and needing Christ. [/sup]
There was a lot of apostacy and idol worship metnioned in the OT but I don't know where there is reffernce to satan worship. The Ancient Jews didn't even believe in the devil, that's why he isn't even mentioned until Job.
Job was written by Moses, therefore that makes it one of the first pieces of foundation writing for the jews and their beliefs.
They may not believe in Satan these days... but certainly they did back in the first century for Jesus spoke about Satan and so the did the Jewish apostles.
There was a lot of apostacy and idol worship metnioned in the OT but I don't know where there is reffernce to satan worship. The Ancient Jews didn't even believe in the devil, that's why he isn't even mentioned until Job.
A Brief History and
Examination of Christmas
-by Tony Warren
Though Christian gift Giving is believed to originate from the gifts of the Magi, the custom of giving gifts may well have also been influenced by the northern European tradition of giving presents as part of their end of year celebrations. It is not inconceivable that these customs made it more of an acceptable practice in the celebration of Christ's birth.
Sadly, the legend of Saint Nicholas and his alleged charity also found it's way into some Christmas celebrations as many catholics made him a symbol of the charitable giving of gifts. Nevertheless, it is self evident that the unrighteous practice on any given day, cannot abrogate the day itself, or make it unacceptable by Christians who use it properly in righteous memorial. In truth, the argument against observing Christmas is mostly based on the origin of it, and leans heavily upon the abuse of it both in history and today. But this argument is spurious in my view, because origin or abuse of any particular thing is not the judge of whether it may be used rightly. It is difficult for any logical person to argue this reasonably, else we would have to give up the word Sunday, because it's origin is from the pagan worship of the sun. Likewise we would have to give up saturday, because it's origin is from the pagan worship of Saturn. In order to remain consistent these detractors should never utter the days of the week again. However, we all understand that mere words, origins, or objects (as a tree) are not inherently evil, and the same goes for a celebration of Christ's birth in December, or january, or any day for that matter. Do we say that because pagans today have usurped Sunday as their day of the religion of football and hallow it in their own eyes, disrespecting God, that we should no longer observe the Sunday sabbath? No one would suggest we stop worshipping on Sunday. And likewise, there should be no condemnation of Christians who commemorate Christ's birth on December 25th, simply because pagans have their own festivals then.
We would all agree that unrighteous use of the day certainly occurred, and is even today occurring, but that did not (nor does it) effect the righteous who in reverence to God, use this as a special remembrance. Not then, nor now.
http://www.mountainr...histchrist.html
A great article... ^_^
Blessings!
...still missing the point :unsure: <sigh>
How is it that Christians who celebrates Christmas don't use the money they normal use to go out an shop on Christmas eve give it all to Church instead? Would not that be more like what the wise men did? Would not that be more in line with the Bible?
Tell me...do you celebrate Martin Luther King Day? ...since his memorial service has always marked his birth date (Jan 15), are you celebrating then or on the third Monday of January which has been declared a National Holiday?
Why is it that people celebrate great leaders with memorial services and National Holidays...but have trouble with celebrating the birth of Jesus [the savior of the world] once a year because it ain't on the actual day he was born? Not all Christians are stupid...they know what they are celebrating.
Shalom!
It's a national Holiday
Martin Luther King Day: The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., an African-American clergyman, is considered a great American because of his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means. Since his assassination in 1968, memorial services have marked his birthday on January 15. In 1986, that day was replaced by the third Monday of January, which was declared a national holiday.
http://www.internati...ays_customs.php
Why is it that people celebrate great leaders with memorial services and National Holidays...but have trouble with celebrating the birth of Jesus [the savior of the world] once a year because it ain't on the actual day he was born? Not all Christians are stupid...they know what they are celebrating.
no...his memorial service marked his birthday...but you are missing the point once again... :unsure: