Do Christians realize that there is a difference between learning about something and celebrating it?

Answer 1

I think some don't, but many do. People who ban their children from learning about things might be afraid the children will not have the strength of character or conviction to remain in their specific religious organization if they learn about things with which the parents disagree or disapprove of.

You'll often find that even within one specific religious organization, there are subsets of families who allow or disallow learning about mythology, holidays, etc. Except in the cases of those who follow only what an elder/pastor or higher governing body member says, most will follow their consciences and what their family heads have decided is best. So there could be Apostolic Pentacostal people who will watch television and movies, careful what they watch, and some who think having a t.v. is a sure way to invite the devil into their homes, or the Amish who wear colorful clothes and drive versus those who don't. It's a matter of faith, personal opinion, among other things.

Answer 2

It would go against the fundamentals of what most people would consider is Christan. There is a difference, but regardless, some people do celebrate events and know or care little about the history or meaning behind them. An atheist could do the same and celebrate Christmas, but may not care or want to get too involved with the politics behind it.

Answer 3

Yes, I know the difference. And the most important of the two is learning. For by learning, we know what we are celebrating. And if we know not what we are celebrating, then the celebration is is of no worth. The learning of truth gives us reason for celebration.

Answer 4

yes we do.....but can I ask you why you feel the need to be rude?....it just seems like something a child would do....are you a child ?...if so then maybe your mother needs to supervise you on the Internet until you learn etiquette....it wont take that long if you are willing to learn...or do you just want to rejoice in your rudeness and immaturity

Answer 5

What a dumb question.

However.......coming from you is ...lets say, understandable.


We have to "Learn" about Christ, to "Rejoice" in Christ. Duh.

My 7 year old granddaughter will be here tonight. I'll have her get on here and explain this in a way, that even YOU can comprehend :)

woooooooooo hoooooooooooo

Answer 6

Not always, especially those who have more or less put aside the dimension of liturgical celebration and replaced it with discourse on the scriptures (i.e., no liturgy to speak of, only a sermon).

Answer 7

Yes, of course.

And, what's your point?

Answer 8

Yes we do, why?

Answer 9

NOT SURE