why would the church condemn astrology when the bible is full of astrological references?
2006-11-28 11:18:24 · 10 answers · asked by list 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Please list these with Scripture references please.
The Magi followed the star to the manger but they did not worship it.
2006-11-28 11:24:53 · answer #1 · answered by n9wff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Astrological observations were used as a means of keeping time, track of season, and repeating stories as well as biblical memorization and continuation, before written word and other tools were developed. A christian cannot deny it, we are told in the book of Enoch that the angels taught astrology and enchantments to humans, and were punished for it.
Most Christians are not really dedicated to their faith. It is the same as saying I am a democrat or republican, yet you have views that are opposite or non aligned with the party.
2006-11-28 11:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by TCFKAYM 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The references in the Bible ALL tell of God having made and set the stars and not that the stars influence us.
God is the one who influences us IF we want Him too. It is because Christians have really experienced the influence of God in their lives that they go to Him rather than to the stars which are merely part of what He created.
2006-11-28 11:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have a valid point.
The wise men saw the star that pointed them to Jesus.
And even many ancient civilizations saw in the stars that a lion (Jesus, the Lion of Judah) would defeat the serpent (Satan), by drawing pictures of a lion crushing the head of a serpent.
2006-11-28 11:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
38:31 Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?
38:32 Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
38:33 Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
Psalms 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Psalms 97:6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
2006-11-28 11:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because we don't have to follow the stars anymore, We follow the Son. Why ask the sky for answers when we can go to God. I don't think you realize what you are missing
2006-11-28 11:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by angel 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the Bible contradict it self many times. Also people want something that they like to hear, in other words anything but the truth at times.
2006-11-28 11:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by Okami Ryuu 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Astro-theology.....nice word. Did you make it up?
2006-11-28 11:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by wunderkind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Christianity isn't based on reasoning and logic. If it was, it wouldn't exist.
2006-11-28 11:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by Stardust 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
it is in the stars.
2006-11-28 11:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋