Christians, do you think you can convert Jews to your religion when you have so many pagan beliefs?

Question

For example:

Sunday worship - comes from paganism as the day was for worshipping the 'sun god'. The bible says to set aside the Sabbath day and rest and assemble together which is completely ignored.

Trinity- This idea that God is 'three persons in one' is pagan. The word trinity is not even mentioned in the Bible and God says over and over that He is one God and there is no other besides Him.

Christmas, Easter- Instead of celebrating the festivals of God like Passsover and Unleaved Bread, you opt for Dec. 25 - a day that was considered the birth of the 'sun god' b/c of the Winter Solstice and you celebrate "Easter" which name comes from a pagan goddess.

I could go on but I will leave it like this for now.

Note: I do not hate christians...I am just presenting this information in the hopes that you will see the truth in the Bible.

Also, I am not Jewish either.

Answer 1

I know of a Baptist minister that was born a Jew.

I know of a Christian Seminary professor who was born a Jew.

I have known several Jews who now call themselves completed Jews because of their belief in Jesus as the Messiah.

There are congregations of completed Jews in the U.S.

Sunday has been the day of Christian worship since Jesus arose from the dead on Sunday. Christians never worshiped Sol.

Jesus said to baptize in the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. That is what we call the trinity. That does not make the trinity pagan. John said in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God, and the Word became flesh that we may know the Glory of the only begotten Son of God.

We celebrate Christmas because that was the birth of Jesus, however we do not know with certainty what day He was born, but it doesn't matter. Some Christians celebrate Christmas day as the birth of Christmas but do not celebrate the Santa Claus or Yule.

Christians have no reason to celebrate Passover or the feast of Unleavened Bread because they pointed to the Messiah, who Christians believe has come in the form of Jesus of Nazareth.

Grace2u

Answer 2

I'm a Christian, I have Jewish friends, and pagan friends. We'll discuss religion all the time, I try not to judge them and they try not to judge me..

But to the point, the 'Sunday' thing... I believe that it's probably just a coincidence... It's possible that some old dude ages ago decided that Saturday doesn't make any sense... that Sunday worked better for anybody.

The similarities of the whole Paganism-Christian thing, is probably because most of Europe was originally Pagan, and many people held on to their culture, if only a bit. I mean, way back when, everybody ruled the government and society by their religion: By outcasting and throwing people out of society for it.

Look at the Spanish Inquisition... So as Paganism ruled most Europe... people held on a little...

I respect all of these religions... don't get me wrong, Most of the beliefs of ALL three I agree on.

But honestly it was probably a mistake, they didn't know Jesus's real Birthday, so they decided to put it at a time where people needed cheer. I don't really think Easter, and Christmas are really Religion-based holidays... I think they just decided, let's make up a new holiday or find a loop hole to celebrate things of our old religion. And yes, the Jewish and Paganism holidays make more sense.

But just so you know, not every Christian believes in the Trinity or really any of this stuff... you have to remember that people take bits and pieces of religions they like and they almost sum up their own conclusion. They say 'Christianity' because it's the closest to their own personal beliefs and if you notice: there's tons of different chapters and branches of about every church. So don't assume that every Christian believes the same way, please.

I have a couple friends who won't celebrate any holiday and they're very religious and Christian.

The only thing the Christians all have in common is Christ; they believe he's a savior. Jewish beliefs are very close to Catholism: the main difference is that they haven't had their 2nd coming and Moses is the main man of the show. The only thing ALL pagans belief in that the earth is sacred and you should harm none. Which all 3 really believe so...

Answer 3

People who believe in the Trinity do believe in one God. There are a lot of words not mentioned in the bible...such as "Bible." The concept of the Trinity is in the Bible.
As for the holidays and the Sabbath, the Bible says not to judge anyone on the days they hold special...Romans 14; read the whole chapter. What matters is what is in the person's heart.
Almost everything we do can be connected to paganism in some way. Wedding rings for example, or windchimes, or bonfires, etc. Our motives, and how it is viewed in today's culture, are what make the difference.

Answer 4

Just thought you might be interested to know that way back in the second century, a Christian writer, Justin Martyr, wrote about the Christians meeting for worship on Sunday. He said they chose Sunday because it was the day Jesus rose from the dead. It was already the Day of the Sun, but that had nothing to do with it. Christians were pretty outspoken against all the pagan gods back then.

About 150 years later, Constantine "killed two birds with one stone" so to speak when he declared Sunday the official day of worship. But Christians had already been worshiping on Sunday for at least a century and a half, so Constantine didn't start it - he just legalized it.

Answer 5

Please study up on your Christian History before bashing Christians out of ignorance. Constantine, the Roman Emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire, knew that Christianity was prevailing and would soon "trump" the paganist views of the Romans. He knew this and decided to "merge" Christianity with the Roman calender. That answer's your comment on festival dates and Sunday worship. The word "Trinity" was used in the Council of Nicea where detramental Christian views were determined. Just because the Bible doesn't mention this word doesn't mean it's not true. There is substantial, supportive evidence in the Bible that God is the Trinity. You're right, there is no other God but the Almighty and All-Powerful God. But He is 3 parts. If you say that one being cannot be 3-in-1, then look at yourself and the human race. We all have three components that make us who we are: Body, mind, and soul.

Answer 6

Well, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ("Mormonism"), which is Christian. We truly believe - and I testify to you that it's true - that this is the only completely true church on the earth. The reason all other Christian churches are so pagan is because they are distortions of the true church that existed when Christ lived on the earth. Some of their ideas originated from pagan ideals, so those ideas became a great part of their lives. That's why they do the things they do today. Now, I'm not forcing anyone's beliefs; I'm just trying to explain (as much as I know).
Now, about your original question (the title), the Jews (meaning those who belong to Judaism -- and/or who live in Jerusalem) may not believe for a long time, but they eventually will: it's been prophesied in the Holy Bible. Hopefully, they'll believe in the true church than just any church, even if it's Christian.
Oh, and about the "Trinity": I testify to you the truth: this is actually a pretty confusing question to the world. There are three actual beings -- three different personages: God the Eternal Father, his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost, who bears witness of the truth -- that act in one power: the Godhead. We (the "Mormons") don't call them the "Trinity", because that's a pagan title, and that's not what they are. They are the Godhead.
Anyway, that's my explanation.

Answer 7

You do like to stir up the antbed, don't you?

First of all, no Christian will admit to "conversion." They like to think that people will accept "the one truth" on their own because it's so overwhelmingly correct.
You did mess up on the whole Passover thing, but nail on the head for Easter -named for Ostara. Dates were picked that overlapped (Celtic) pagan holidays to make the "transition" easier. For example, when a nice priest holds a gigantic feast for his god that happens to be on the same day as the pagans' feast for theirs, he can point out the similarities of each religion before extolling why his is preferable.

I don't think the issue here is really about Judaism, though. Christians don't single out a single faith that needs to be converted --they want us all. Perhaps you should have asked: Does anyone else think that these things in the Christian faith are bogus? ....But that would stir it up even worse than before. =)

Answer 8

We don't have to convert Jews, we just live the life we're supposed to, and be as Christ-like as possible. It's not about "converting" to a religion, it's about having a true relationship with Jesus. Sunday is the sabbath, and I go to church and assemble with other saints
I don't belive in the trinity, i know there's One Lord, One Faith , and One baptism
Christmas- I know Jesus wasn't born on that day, but it's set aside to remember why He came to earth, to die for all humanity
Easter,is celebrated to remind us He rose the third day after being dead, and going to Hell to get to get the keys to death, Hell, and the grave, to set us free. Dont knock Christianity because all Christians are not what they say they are.

So i don't have to convert you, Jesus said its for the "hungry and the thirsty" if you don't want it, leave it, but i pray you find Him above religion

Answer 9

Are you serious? Shut Up, Christains don't celebrate Passover because that is a Jewish holiday, it came from their religion and ancestors, so learn whet you are talking about first. And Christ was born on December 25, it's like a bit\rthday party. Are you mad you weren't invited? It's simple, really, just confess all sin and profess faith in God instead of smearing around crap online.

Answer 10

You must understand the difference between true Christians and false. Just as in Matt. ch 24, where Jesus told of the last days of this wicked system of things, he told of false prophets that would mislead many and the love of the greater number would cool off toward true worship.

The things you have said are true. They indicate false worship. Those who practice such things are not of the true religion of the Bible. You must search for the one that is.