Jeremiah 10:2-4
"Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not."
2007-12-13 05:07:39 · 17 answers · asked by gelfling 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
LOL at some of the answers up here.
For starters, a Christmas tree is a PAGAN tradition... guess some of them don't know that. Sure there may be some truth to it about being idols, but they are celebrating a Pagan holiday. Guess they don't know much about the festival of trees and the winter solstice, or even when Jesus was actually born (hint, it's not in December people)
2007-12-13 05:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pitchy 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Christmas is an annual pagan festival for the birth of the new sun. It has nothing what so ever to do with Jesus. The sun sinks to the horizon in the winter in a symbolic death. And a rebirth on 25th december as it starts to rise in the sky again. The Virgin Mary, other wise known as Isis Meri, other wise known as Virgo the virgin. The three wise kings, other wise known a Orion's belt, line up with a star called Bethlehem within the star constellation of Virgo, that points to the spot on the horizon where Horus, Christ, Father Sun rises on 25th december. It is an important date in the solar calender because the sun reaches the lowest point in the sky on 21st december the winter solstice, but the sun does not move for 3 days. Hence the 3 days in the tomb/grave/cave and a resurrection 3 days later. ;) The significance of evergreen trees and foliage is with the evergreen immaculate conception of giving birth to oneself in an endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth, it has more to do with reincarnation than anything. Christ is actually a pagan term in reference to Father Sun, the illuminating enlightening one. Without which, no life on earth could exist. Happy birth of Father Sun day festival. :) Practicing Shaman... quantum physics rocks.
2016-04-09 00:52:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had to bring that up.
Why are you waging a war against Christmas??
That part of the bible is a metaphor, because it doesn't support their traditions.
Using the 'My decorated tree isn't an idol' excuse, can I paint a pentagram on my ceiling and drink goats blood as long as I don't call it worship?
And does the act of using a knife to carve a decorated pine tree miraculously turn it into an idol?
2007-12-13 05:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They're talking about idols. We don't worship the tree. even though it is a pegan tradition, it is also a part of my tradition. that's the only reason most of us even do it. As long as christians know it's a holiday to celebrate Jesus's birth and not about the presents and decorations and trees, then it is all right.
2007-12-13 15:52:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It does not forbid it, it only says that it is worthless. And quite frankly it is bad for the planet to cut down trees.
But I do notice that it says not to be afraid of the signs from the Heavens which would be translated into sky (anything that was an inch above the ground was considered to be the Heavens) which tells me that there are answers in astrology...
2007-12-13 05:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by lost in a world of confusion 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you can't figure out the difference between an idol and a Christmas tree, you need to put the Bible down and back away slowly.
2007-12-13 05:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's amazing how people justify their disobedience, by altering God's word. You are absolutely correct. Christians are not supposed to celebrate Christmas, because it is a pagan holiday; and when you decorate a Christmas tree, you dishonor God. You won't get people to understand this, because they are yet in their sins.
2007-12-13 05:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Having their conscious seared ,ever seeking but unable to come to the knowledge of the truth , having denied such a great salvation, of such their is no hope. I do not say that you should pray for such as these ,for it is a sin to do so. These are accursed creatures twice damned , cursed from the beginning.
From such turn away as their destruction is evident before all man.
2007-12-13 05:19:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read the whole text in context, the jews at that time did not have Christmas trees he is speaking, as you can see in the rest of the text about the idols
2007-12-13 05:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by peaceisfromgod 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The bible also tells us that if our hand causes us to sin, we should cut it off and if our eye causes us to sin, we should pluck it out but I do not see too many one handed, one eyed Christians. Study how the Bible was put together, then you will understand that your question has nothing to do with the times we are living in.
2007-12-13 05:18:25 · answer #10 · answered by Mary W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋