I've seen a lot of ignorant people here, and a few people say just this, it is scary sometimes. Christmas actually developed as a pagan holiday and was banned by the protestant church until the 18th century, when it was brought back as Christmas.
There is actually quite astounding evidence that Jesus was not born in winter. As the scriptures said that the farmers went in their feilds upon the news. Well if you believe Jesus was born in December you should research the Palestinian winters.
In all truth, Jesus probably hates you all for celebrating the holiday.
2006-12-14 15:42:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus was born in April and wise men showed up in December.
2006-12-14 15:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we all know that Jesus was probably not born in December - by the way, the Pagan holiday coincided with the winter solstice - December 21st - the Catholic church introduced Christmas Day on the 25th so that the new converts could still have a winter celebration. I choose to celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25th since I don't know the actual date He was born - so do many other Christians.
2006-12-14 15:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus does not hate anyone. He died for us because he loves us. He may disapprove of our behavior, but doesn't hate us.
As for people believing he was born on December 25, many DO believe that because their parents don't attend church, and they teach their children that Christmas is Christ's birthday. The kids grow up knowing nothing else. But guess what is even scarier? Ask some children who Jesus is and you get a blank stare. They may say he was born on Christmas, but they know nothing beyond that.
Jesus was born on or about April 6 as close as historians can figure, taking into account the travel of many people for the census count, the weather being warm enough for shepherds to be outside at night, and other events.
2006-12-14 16:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by Rainfog 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is true. Jesus was not born at this time of year.
The Jewish calendar is very different from our and Jesus was quite possibly born around our September.
Christmas began as a celebration in the catholic church during the middle ages. There was a pagan festival celebrating the birth of the Sun God and the church/believers of christ actually thought it wise to rival that festival with celebration of their own.
Since services in the catholic church are called "mass" and this celebration near the end of the year was to be in honor of Christ and his birth the service was known as "Christ-mass" or in modern speaking Christmas.
several good church people and catholic can be asked for research. http://www.catholichistory.net
hope that helps
Jesus Loves You
2006-12-14 15:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by revshankumc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course there are people who believe that. They are wrong, but they do exist. I believe He was born sometime in October or November, but I'd have to double-check that. Regardless of the origins of religious celebration at wintertime, Christmas is simply the celebration of Jesus' birth, and nothing more. Jesus does not hate us for honoring His birthday, and even if it were wrong, He wouldn't hate us - He doesn't hate anybody. It's one of those things He teaches in the BIBLE.
2006-12-14 17:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Leroy Johnson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its commercial yes i know . but what i think that jesus does appreciate is that most of us us this holiday for a time of giving although i have no idea why it has been narrowed down to one day but hey ill bet that this is the most loving day of the year. i believe your point about the pagan holiday. but atleast this one brings people together more strongly than any other holiday. and isnt that what jesus wanted anyways. peace and good will toward others. so id think hed feel grateful that people are treating eachother good atleast one day a year regardless if its his birth day or not.
2006-12-14 15:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by solas lethe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oooooooooooh! Jett. Give it up! This ? is very, very old and no one really cares. So what if Jesus wasn't born on 12/25? So what if our traditions are Pagan in origin. Are you American?
Then maybe you should stop using our language, as it derives from many languages. Do you like Chinese? Mexican? French food??? OMG! Maybe you should stop eating it b/c it came from somewhere else. How prejudice are you that you cannot accept any food, language or religion that did not originate from your own grassroots? Sorry, Jett, everything came from something, as I proved to you in my past pro-life question. We are the very origins of God's creation, even from the first cell. You think you are so smart, yet I have a PH D and still believe in God, the Almighty, the creator of heaven and earth. Amen!
And Pagan's? Please join us Christians, you may become happier in life!
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-17 16:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by Lily P 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think that they finally found that Jesus was born in Sept..But as to your question, I think that the catholic church teaches that Jesus was born in Dec, and so many catholics probably believe that is the date. In all truth Jesus never commanded us to celebrate his birth.
2006-12-14 15:44:35 · answer #8 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right He was not born on Christmas. If people will listen to His story at that time, and people can change, and more people are helping others at this time. Then God would not be up set with us. It is when people are greedy, and it is all about Santa. Then He is upset. I don't believe He is upset with us when we wish Him a happy birthday.
2006-12-14 15:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by salvation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually there is a theory that he was born maybe in April but no one knows for sure. Jesus can't hate anyone though, because no one really knows.
2006-12-14 15:50:21 · answer #10 · answered by sassysassle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋