Why does it favor the Magi in the Christmas story who were astrologers who followed Zoasterism? Nowhere does it say they made any attempts to convert to Judaism. Since they returned to their homeland in Persia, it is very unlikely they would be allowed to practice Judaism.
2007-03-10 11:42:49 · 11 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I encourage you to re-read the Bible account of the three magi.
They had no desire to convert. It is clear that King Herod sent them - it was a plot. The king was frightened that Jesus was going to replace him as king, therefore he wanted to use the astrologers to find the child (by following the star) so he can eventually destroy the threat. You will also read that they did not return back to the king... they were given a 'divine warning' not to and 'returned to their country by another way'
Knowing that God disapproves of astrology, why would He place a star to guide the astrologers? Not logical. Therefore, a logical conclusion would be that an enemy of God would be willing to assist the king and magi in the location of Jesus. Obviously, satan used the star in the sky to direct the magi, not God.
2007-03-10 12:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by In my humble opinion... 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about the Three Wisemen.
For some reason all the major Occult Anti stuff got purged out of the KJV in the second edition.
2007-03-10 11:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct that they were astrologers. I never read that they attempted to convert yet without condoning astrology, Matthew's narrative challenges our prejudice against outsiders to our faith (see also 8:5-13; 15:21-28): even the most pagan of pagans may respond to Jesus if given the opportunity . And they certainly did.
2007-03-10 11:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
God uses all things. "All things work together for good for those that love God."
He is Lord also of the stars. The point is that He got His message out to the Gentiles. He "spoke their language".
This is exactly why the Feast of the Manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles (The Epiphany) is such a big deal. God saw that the "Word" got out!
2007-03-10 11:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It says they were astrologers, scientists, not of any religion. We do not know how this affected their lives nor do we know how they worshiped afterwords. All we do know is that God revealed himself to them and the took a journey to meet him where he was.
2007-03-10 11:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by djm749 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the NT was about getting as many followers as possible, little details about Judaism did not concern the writers..
2007-03-10 11:46:45 · answer #6 · answered by XX 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They teach us that astrology is not good for the christians and is not of God.
2007-03-10 11:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just remember that the bible is a work of fiction; don't take it seriously.
2007-03-10 11:50:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are we talking astronomy which is the study of the stars. I don't think the church is against astronomy.
2007-03-10 11:47:40 · answer #9 · answered by Marg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
terms like thees are not in the Bible:
Magi
Christmas
Zoasterism
Persia
but you got some nice imagination!
2007-03-10 11:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋