Where does it say in the scriptures?

Question

That God asked that we celebrate Jesus Christ's birth and call it Christmas? I can't find it anywhere. Also, where is it written to honour his mother Mary the way the catholics do. Can't find that either. I really want to know. Please refrain from attacking my question. I know how the Yahoo Moron club likes to jump in where they're not wanted.

Answer 1

According to the bible we are not to worship:
Mary,Joseph,The saints, the rock in mecca, church statues, Idols, false gods,Jesus,Mohammed,Buddah,John smith,David Koresh,The angels, Satan, or any thing else that is not YHWH which is the 4 letter name given to the only entity worthy of worship, and jesus says himself to worship the father through me (his teachings), not worship the father AND me. however praise IS in order for Jesus not worship.

Answer 2

Hey!

It doesn't. The Bible doesn't even tell you what Jesus' birth date WAS. It doesn't mention a single birthday being celebrated, except for two birthdays celebrated by two PAGAN kings, where people were murdered. (Genesis 40:20; Matthew 14:6; Mark 6:21) The first birthday mentioned, in Genesis, was the Pharaoh's birthday, where he had the chief of the cupbearers and the chief of the bakers brought before him, just as Joseph had prophesied. And, the Pharaoh reinstated the chief of cupbearers and had the chief of bakers put to death. The second birthday is Herod's birthday mentioned in both Matthew and Mark. Herod promised the maiden who danced for him anything she desired and she asked for John the Baptist' head on a platter. And, so, on that birthday, John was put to death.

And those are the only birthdays mentioned in the Bible.

It is not written anywhere to honor Mary. She was a sinful human being just like the rest of us. She was a good person, and trying her best to live up to God's standards. But still just an imperfect human living in the muck of this sinful world.

If you want to know where Christmas comes from, google Saturnalia. It's a holiday celebrated by the Romans where they worshiped the sun, that the Roman Catholic Church changed to a Christian holiday. The people were not willing to give up their holidays where they got to get off work, get drunk, and sleep with as many people as they could. So, they changed Saturnalia into Christmas to put a Christian face on a pagan holiday.

Hope that clears things up for you!

Luv ya,
Tashi :)

Answer 3

I just wish there were more people around like you :-).

There are many things in the Bible what people do including Catholics, that cannot be found in the Bible. In Revelations we will find Words of Jesus that says, If we add anything or subtract anything from His Word then that person or persons will be thrown into the burning fires of Hell, even though they have been serving the Church all their lives.

We nevertheless celebrate the Birth of our Savior who came to take away the sins of the world at once through His water baptism and His shed blood on the Cross, paying the full wages of our sins (1 John 5:6-13).

I would like to introduce you to Christ by logging onto our website and receiving your Free Christian book/s. In these books you will see the righteousness of God and the very gospel He gave us and not the one that is propagated today that cannot make anyone holy, sinless and righteous in front of Him by faith.

I will never attack a qeustion like this, it is too precious.

Answer 4

I want you to do a follow through with your logic.

Is your Church a Biblical Church?

http://scripturecatholic.com/the_church.html

Where in the Bible does it say you have the right to seperate yourself from Gods appointed Bishops?

http://scripturecatholic.com/apostolic_succession.html

Where in the Bible does it say what books should be put in the Bible?

Why do you celebrate Easter thats not in the Bible either?

Do you hold fast to the traditions the Apostles handed down through the Church?

http://scripturecatholic.com/oral_tradition.html

But to answer your question:

Here is the Scripture justification for what Catholics believe anout Mary.

http://scripturecatholic.com/blessed_virgin_mary.html

A belief shared by the Eastern Orthodox as well as many Anglicans along with various other Protestant sects.

Why is it that you do not attack them. Sorry love your beliefs are in the minority and did not come about until a few centuries ago. Why do you follow the "traditions of men"?

I hope another Catholic can answer you in a more charitable manner. Its just that ignorant people make me so angry, especially when they show it on Christmas, the day set aside to celebrate Christ birth.

Answer 5

It isn't in the Bible, the event of Christ's birth is recorded in the Bible, and just like the Jewish people would have holidays to help them celebrate and remember important things, Christians have done this also.

The cult of Mary is wrong and unbiblical. She was a special woman ("highly favored") for a special purpose, but she is not ever recorded as being on any level with God.

When people put Mary on a level where they pray to her, they are subtituting what the Bible teaches with idolatry. Jesus never said, "if you get in good with my mom, you can have a free pass into Heaven."

Answer 6

There is no where a specific date is given. We know a few things from scripture, including it was during the reign of Herod. Mt. 2:1, but no month or day. Also there is no indication that his birthday should be set aside as a special day.

Answer 7

Nowhere does it say anything about that. Church folks have their traditions, and the Bible itself is a whole other issue.

Most church folks don't even know the Bible, but they can quote special passages.

I took Bible classes all through high school, and attained an extensive knowlegde of the Bible; but that actually led to my recognition that it is basically nonsense.

(As for the "Yahoo Moron Club" I think the proper terminology is Abuse Squad. That's where people holier than thou can delete your questions, and they get extra points in heaven for that.)
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Answer 8

As far as Christmas goes, it's not in the Bible, but the birth of Jesus is. Christians feel it is important to celebrate His birth, just for the fact that He is our Savior and Lord, and we have chosen a day to honor Him as being born unto us. I don't see anything wrong with that. However, I don't see anything in the Bible about worshipping Mary, and I'm sure Mary isn't happy about it. She was humble, and did what God wanted of her, but God never said to exalt her for it. Jesus is the only one worthy of praise and worship, and exaltation! To God be the Glory! God Bless

Who is the "Yahoo moron club?" This isn't just a forum for you to enjoy, but others as well. They have a right to be here just as much as you and I do. It isn't nice to call them names. God Bless

Answer 9

Scripture does not tell us, in so many words, to celebrate Christ's birth. Neither does it tell us to honor his mother.

However, Scripture *does* hold up the Incarnation as a singular and extraordinary event. Matthew and Luke start their gospels with extended accounts of the birth of Christ. John's gospel begins with a beautiful poetic expression about "the Word who as God" who chooses to dwell among us.

Mary, especially as depicted in Luke's gospel is a woman who made an incredible choice to cooperate with God's design for mankind's salvation. She is called "favored on" by an angel, Blessed among all women" by her cousin Elizabeth, and she says of herself that "all ages will call me blessed." (Luke 1)

Keep in mind that as these events were being lived, their full meaning was not clear. It was only in the light of the Resurrection that Christians, as they reflected further on these events, comprehended their grandeur and established ritual and prayer forms to commemorate them.

Answer 10

i'm a non-arab muslim "haitian, african-american & french to be exact", born to a muslim father & a christian mother...& i've asked the SAME question to my mother a 1,000,000 times! the bible never say that 'eesaa "jesus" alaihi salaam was born on december 25th., nor does it say to worship maryam "mary" alaihaa salaam either! where do these things come from???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!