I consider myself christian. I am not lumping all christians together in saying that pagan beliefs have entered into Christianity. It is a simple question... Do you believe paganism has entered into Christianity? And is there a difference between Christianity that has allowed this to occur and Christianity that has stayed true to Christs teaching? Even Moses and the prophets of old believed in a savior, ie Christ.
In study of the bible I have found that pagan rituals have been mixed into Christianity.
I refuse to believe that simply listening to someone speak from a stage is going to get me to the truth of the bible. The way I look at it is "if it can't be backed up in the bible, it's not true". That doesn't mean I won't listen to what is said but I will not turn my life over to man, who is largely blind to bible truth, without considering what the scriptures say on any given matter.
2007-04-05 09:41:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, most Christan religions are infested with paganism. There is only one Christian Religion that is not (Jehovah's Witnesses)
Easter.....The eggs, the bunny the candy? from where did all of this come from? Does rabbits lay eggs? Is there any where in the Bible that tell us to celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus?
What about Christmas? This is a day that is said to be the birth date of Jesus. when in fact know one no the date of his birth. Giving gifts to each other. (If it is his birth date should not the gifts be given to him?) tress, lights, drinking, parties, over indulgence in food. If this was the birth date of Jesus do you think he would approve of the way it is celebrated? Is there any were in the Bible that tell us to celebrated Jesus birth?
By the way did you know that the three wise men ,or magi really wanted to kill Jesus. Amd when they arrived Jesus was no longer a baby.
What about New years celebrations?
The Romans dedicated this day to Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings.
What about halloween ? do I reaaly have to say much about this
even days that sweet like valentines and mothers day they are all laced with pagnism.
For more answers to your questions please visit the officail website of Jehovah's Witnessess
WWW.WATCHTOWER.ORG
2007-04-05 10:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Vivimos en los Ultimos Dias 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The emperor Constantine who was a Pagan was a main figure in selecting and editing the books of the Bible. He only converted to Christianity to save his self from the growing number of Christian revolts.
Many religious festivals and traditions stem directly from Paganism including the date of Christmas which used to be another Pagan celebration, they didn't know Jesus's Birthday, so rather than disrupt the habit people had gotten into-they just changed the name. This is the same for symbolism throughout Christianity, including the intersection of the Blade and the Chalice (star of David) which has existed since antiquity.
A book that may interest you-New Chronology by Anatoly Fomenko, if true it blows the lid off many human concepts and notions.
Many people get lost in the maze of who did or said what, when, where and why but just remember Jesus's simple message of forgiveness and tolerance. :)
2007-04-05 10:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Michael S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know there is a question in there somewhere, hmmmm lets see, Oh there it is, Yes some Christian churches have adopted a few pagan beliefs. But as a side note most Christian churches view the Devil as a metaphor! But the Bible clearly states Satan exists. Oh and you should not lump all pagans together. Some of us don't follow your belief system, And remember you hold yourself as the true Religion but to us your just more pagans!
2007-04-05 09:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pagan beliefs have more than just entered Christianity. They are at the very heart of it and can be found throughout the Bible, especially the New Testament.
You might want to do some research on ancient pagan mystery cults and then compare them to early Christianity.
2007-04-05 09:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by scifiguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you watch the History Channel as much as I do you would find that as the Catholic Church (which I don't believe in) sought to control the population they used Pagan holidays as a means to create an easier transition in the conversion process. Early European Christian churches had Pagan symbols engraved into the artwork in the churches. The Pagan God Pan who had goats legs and was the God of music and mischief became the early European Christian depiction of Satan.
You must also realize that there where Christians before the Catholic Church came to be. Christianity traveled from Jerusalem to the west. It was the Catholic Church that incorporated those holidays starting with Halloween.
2007-04-05 12:55:18 · answer #5 · answered by saxman232001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paganism hasn't entered into Christianity. It was ALWAYS there. The first Christians were pagans who believed in one god instead of many. The flood myths, the virgin birth, and many of the other stories can be found in pagan texts that are dated way before the rise of Christianity. That's why all the Christian holidays are also very close or on the same day as Pagan holidays.
2007-04-05 09:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree that pagan beliefs have found their way into Christianity. But we are all human and even the disciples made mistakes and did things that were not pleasing to Christ. It does not mean that He does not still love us and we are not his children. He will deal with those issues in the judgment day. In the meantime, we as believers must continue to work out our own soul's salvation and not be swayed by what others do.
2007-04-05 09:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by beattyb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
properly, which one? they at the instant are not precisely one and the comparable. And, for that rely, Witchcraft is become self sufficient from the two additionally. So which one are you certainly interested in? Very very quickly: Wicca is an earth based faith. women persons are extra respected because of the fact the givers of existence. concentration is on the Goddess, in spite of if reverence is given to the God additionally, so arising the needed duality of existence. Yin and yang, in case you will. Paganism is likewise an earth based faith. in many situations consistent with agriculture and astrology, there are various distinctive Gods and Goddesses that are worshipped, consistent with each man or woman. stated to be the religion on which all different religions are based. Witchcraft is in basic terms that. A craft. Like working in direction of meditation, or something comparable. it truly is an additive to any faith. makes use of spellwork to purpose and direct potential in direction of a definite purpose. As I stated, very short. yet, with any luck, it gives you a start up.
2016-10-02 05:47:39 · answer #8 · answered by kelchner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, everyone else to blind to Biblical truth - except for you, of course.
Is that how Im supposed to read that?
If it cant be backed up by the Bible you dont beleive it? Id love to see you draw a circle in which its circumference is 3X the length of its radius. Thats what the Bible says....and its wrong...
2007-04-05 09:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is heavily based on Paganism. As they say it "has Pagan DNA".
Even the mythology surrounding your savior, Christ, was based on Mithras.
2007-04-05 09:54:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋