Are Christians just pagans in disguise?

Question

In ancient Babylon, the feast of the Son of Ishtar was done on December 25th for her son’s birthday.

Then jump ahead hundreds of years, Rome is worshipping the birth of the Sun God, Mithras.

The first pope (some will say peter but peter never went to Rome) Pope Constantine was a Sun worshipper. Constantine renamed his worship of Mithras and gift giving holiday and called it Christmas for the Christians that he brought into the Empire.

Since Jesus (John 15:19 ) was speaking of being no part of the world and the world Worships Mithras on DEC 25th then wouldn’t they be considered pagans?



John 15:19 - “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.

Yet...they worship mothers the same day pagans worship thier goddess Rhea of the Earth.

Constantine did play an important role at the Council. He brought all to agreement on contested points.

I was trying to be brief in the question so I would not have to give everyone a history lesion.

The fact that Christmas is more then just the time of a pagan event.

Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 10:2-4) condemned as Pagan the ancient Middle Eastern practice of cutting down trees, bringing them into the home and decorating them. In Jeremiah’s case using them for worship.

Kissing Under Mistletoe – Shows fertility aspects of mistletoe and that it was viewed as a bringer of peace by the Druids.
Gift Giving – No gifts are given to Jesus in this mixed christen/pagan celebration. But it was common practice to give gifts during Saturnalia.
putting up lights - a carry-over of the candles and fires lit in sympathetic magic to lure back the waning sun
ringing of bells - ringing of bells to drive out evil

the Council merged not just the days but other pagan elements.

Answer 1

Easter is pagan, I agree with you, of course, because it simply is.
They thought in the Catholic Church that if they they made it more comfortable for pagans, they would come to be part of the church;
that was their big idea on coverting folks.
But, who ended up converting whom???
People who celebrate easter are not Christians. Who was Christ if not a Christian?
What did He celebrate at that time of year?
Passover. If someone says they are Christian, they would follow the example of Christ, and celebrate the Passover. Period.
I love boiled eggs, but don't bring me one on Passover. It is an insult to Christ, at best.
They would roll the eggs down a hill and then have sex and that would fertilize the women.
Yips.
As far as Christmas goes, the great evergreen tree we call a Christmas tree, is Biblical in that God Himself is that Great Evergreen tree, who never changes.

Answer 2

In their historic evolution, definitely. Their holidays - you bet. But there are some really big differences in the people. It's been my experience that overall, Pagans are much nicer, tolerant, loving people. That isn't to say that Christian folks are bad or anything. But when it comes to spokespeople, Christianity's bunch spews more hatred and intolerance than the spokespeople for various forms of Paganism. And - I've met more kind, giving, and loving Pagans than Christians.

Answer 3

Constantine was "pope"? Constantine was never Christian. He was, as you point out, a sun worshiper. His mother, Helena, was the Christian. Helena "baptized" Constantine on his death bed.

Constantine had Rome "recognize" Christianity as a valid Roman religion, so that his mother could practice. He allowed the council of Nicea, but did not participate.

His coinage reflects his worship of Sol through his entire reign as Emperor. The Council were the ones who moved dates around. And setting the birthday of Christ at the time of Mithras and Saturnalia would just combine all those events so everyone would be celebrating at the same time.

Your history is lacking and tainted.

As far as Christians being "pagans"? Sorry, Christians are confused. But they are not pagan.

Answer 4

Hey dont forget how pagan Egyptians and Greeks and a bunch of other nations believed in some sort of man-god or a number of man-gods

Man-gods are pagan too.

Oh and by the way, I also found that that the devil tried to tempt Jesus, it says so in the Bible. And you know it blew me away so bad.

Satan tempts God! lol

Answer 5

The Roman mythology affects All

Where do you think the name of the days of the week come from

Where do you think the name of the months come from?

We can be in the system by proximity but not be a part of that belief system.

Answer 6

Actually, Constantine was an Apollo worshipper.

Christianity has pagan and jewish roots, but is neither one nor the other.

Trust me, neither the jews nor the pagans want it.. let them be.

Answer 7

Christianity is very similar to Paganism, yes.

Answer 8

I think NOT!

Christians don't call earth their mother...like the pagans do.

Answer 9

Read the book "The Jesus Mysteries"--assuming you haven't already. I think you'll enjoy it!