objection about there not being a Menorah up. Our weather man on channel 8 news just stated he did not understand because a Christmas tree was a pagan symbol. Those of you who call yourself Christian, check out this site http://www.thercg.org/books/ttookc.html then read Matthew 15:9 and Mark 7:9. NOW, WHY DO YOU CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS?
2006-12-11 15:15:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You could make it Mark 7:6-9
2006-12-11 15:38:12 · update #1
so funny that they call themselves christians and they do not know the tree is a pagan custom.
...where is their mind when they are reading their bible.
and about the airports....i quite do not understand what the news was about.
2006-12-11 15:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by peaceful light 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Supreme Court has held that a Christmas tree is not a religious symbol, but rather a secular symbol. I have no problem with that decision, as a liberal. Religious accommodations, such as the footbaths you refer to, have long been upheld by the courts. I also have no problem with reasonable religious accommodations. Be careful how you categorize people’s beliefs. The ACLU, for instance, has fought for the rights of evangelical Christians to preach on the sidewalks of the Strip in Las Vegas. The individual rights being protected have to analyzed in context. Also the facts of the Seattle airport controversy were that a local rabbi wanted a Menorah also displayed and the response of the Seattle airport was to remove the Christmas trees. That was just silly.
2016-05-23 07:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that story on the way to an appointment tonight. If we all worshipped God the same way, this wouldn't be happening.
Christians don't celebrate Christmas, because we celebrate Christ every week during the Lord's Supper. I read the verses you mentioned, and I think you meant to say Mark 7:6-7, not verse 9.
2006-12-11 15:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by kellygirlaj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas brings Joy and I*am for anything that bring joy.If it isn't hurting someone.This is the U.S.A. Remember In God we trust.Their is one way of putting them back in their. Stop flying with the air lines and we will get it done This is America....And it is going to stay America because a lot of my family have died and gave their whole life for America.So if the people would use their brains and quit giving into week America and act like we all have a little back bone.If they don't fly America why make them rich so they can keep shutting their eyes to what we are made of .God bless America and all Merry CHRISTMAS Matthew 15;19 Have your self to weigh the difference between good and evil. What you make of Christmas is what you make of it.And if you made what you gave for Christmas than their would be no stress so ones self has allowed ones self to in dept ones self,Jesus is not going to shame you for a Christmas tree or a Santa it brings joy.Now M.T.v. or play boy yea because it brings confusion to the world And filth and shame.I have not ever heard any one who was brought up believing in Santa Clause to get aids From it or it to cause harm in any way It fills some heart with love Joy Peace and Compassion.And their is not nothing wrong with that so we need to take a stand and quit letting this go own.Ba hum bug...
2006-12-11 15:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't need to go to the website but speaking as a Christian all the Rabbi wanted was his holiday to be recognized. I don't understand why the airport could not simply put up a menorah.
2006-12-11 15:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They removed the trees because they did not want to put up a menorah. How petty. Christians aren't the only people who want to celebrate a pagan holiday.
2006-12-11 15:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure God has no objections to me buying my family gifts and spending time with them. There is nothing wrong with having traditions. If there was then a certain religion that values money and little boys over actual worship, would be burning now. Its all repetitive motions and no feeling.Worshipping false idols? Its all traditional! So traditions are wrong? Your going to hell for celebrating your birthday, or your kids! Sounds like another religion who pretend their own family members are dead if they get "disfellowshipped". They also treat women like they are second class citizens. Boy I could go on and on! I'm sick of hearing that I'm going to hell for celebrating holidays the way my family always has....Traditions. There are worse things than Celebrating holidays, Ive given a few examples.
2006-12-11 15:42:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate Christmas because it signifies the birth of Christ, and the presents he received from the wise men. And yes, I realize that its not his actual birthday
2006-12-11 15:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea I heard that,
That is BS, I dont care if you don't believe in Christmas but dont ruin it for the rest of us.
2006-12-11 15:21:02 · answer #9 · answered by Free 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, I heard that story, un-friggin-believable
2006-12-11 15:18:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋