Paul included the following: the Roman sun-day as the Christian Sabbath; the traditional birthday of the Sun-god as the birthday of Jesus; the emblem of the sun-god (the cross of light) to be the emblem of Christians; and, the incorporation of all the ceremonies which were performed at the Sun-god’s birthday celebrations.
2007-05-21 20:52:18 · 12 answers · asked by Punter 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What will happen to the sun god if the sun burns up all its energy?
I can tell you that, we don't believe in sun god.
I am a Suns fan though
2007-05-21 21:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by espms290 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a christian, no I don't. First of all, the "sabbath" day originally went from sundown friday night to sundown saturday night. It wasn't originally on Sunday. That is why some groups still hold services on Saturdays. Secondly, the cross is our emblem not because of some sun-god, but because that is the method in which Jesus died...it is a reminder of God's love for us. Also, Christmas day isn't REALLY the date of Jesus' birth. And finally, i don't have any idea what you are talking about regarding the birthday celebrations and ceremonies. I think you are making too many assumptions.
2007-05-21 21:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by his_princess 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Psychologically speaking, if you remove something from someone you leave a vacuum that needs to be filled. What exactly is wrong with filling the void with God? Not a thing. You act as if it's all a conspiracy that has been covered up when the truth is Christians were then, and are now, well aware of the facts. You also seem to think it's all a marketing ploy. Perhaps you've overlooked the fact that it wasn't the "established church" but the Christians themselves who originally started to exchange their multiple gods for one God and fill the celebrations with Him. Also, the name of the days were a convention established before the introduction of Christianity. The convention was maintained out of convenience, nothing more.
It never fails to amaze me how people are so ready to look for conspiracies when there is nothing more than the normal changes brought about by people over time.
2007-05-21 21:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi, there! Galileo between others proved that the earth travels around the sunlight. The theory that the earth is the middle of the universe and the the sunlight travels around the earth has long been discredited. Even the Church would not settle for this old and incorrect concept. Now if the Bible is the inerrant observe of God then could we reinstate all those historical codes of habit like smiting a neighbor who works on the sabbath day or no longer ingesting beef or shellfish or no longer donning clothing made up of distinctive fabric or killing adulterers (often via stoning to dying)?
2016-11-26 00:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by digioia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, not only do you not know scripture, you don't know Christian history. It wasn't Paul that did those things. Constantine and the Council of Nicea STARTED it, in order to make Christianity more accessible to pagans. Everyone knows that.
But it means nothing. The original Christians used a fish (like the fish used as bumper stickers) to identify with each other. And who cares when Jesus's birthday is celebrated, as long as it's celebrated? Furthermore, Christians can't help how the names of the days of the week were chosen. It isn't that important anyway.
2007-05-21 20:57:40 · answer #5 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi what religion or faith or belief do you follow? I have studied religion for a number of years, and yes, you are on target for many of your comments.
However, I preferred to follow Christianity today. Along with the Buda, Christianity is a peaceful religion (today). I have gone on many adventures to prove the bible wrong, escavations etc. and at every pass have discovered that all the stories thus far have been accurate and the places and events real.
So, understanding that many of the dates revolve around the Sun God, because that was the primary religion back then prior to Christ, I understand why it was done.
We all need to believe is someone better than ourselves, and tose who don't, should look at history and visit real digs to see that these old books and scripts reported accurately almost all events thus far.
2007-05-21 21:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The early Christians incorporated a lot of pagan ideas into the church in order to gain converts. You will note that some of the days of the week are called after Norse Gods.
Wednesday - Wodin (or Odin)
Thursday - Thor
Friday - Friea
2007-05-21 20:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Any god apart from the One and True God, Jehovah is a cult. If you believe in a sun god, you will be highly disappointed when the sun no longer gives us warmth and light (one of the judgments during the tribulation period). Read Revelation.
2007-05-21 20:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by connie 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
christians believe in 1 god. The god.
2007-05-21 20:55:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Early Christians were crafty little buggers. They knew how to get converts. Take parts of their pagan religions and tweak them to fit in with Christianity. Christmas is the biggest example of this.
2007-05-21 20:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Meirelle 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋