that is based on when God finished Creation instead of the currently used Roman calendar, which is based on Roman gods/goddesses and the various rulers of Rome? I mean, it isn't like Jesus didn't have a calendar back then. If you really follow Jesus and believe in the God that Jesus said to worship, shouldn't you be using God's calendar instead of Caesar's? Here's a link to it, if you didn't know it existed. http://www.jewfaq.org/current.htm
2007-12-31 08:41:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ronnie, I was trying to avoid pointing this out as many people already know this, but no, BC and AD are not really based on Jesus' birth. If they were, then NEW YEARS DAY would be Jesus' birthday, not some day in the last month of the year. Also, no one has a birthday or year for Jesus. There are only estimates that range from 6 BCE to 7 CE, and most put his birthday in September, not December.
2007-12-31 08:57:53 · update #1
Billy, I'm not sure where you get your biblical knowledge, but it certainly isn't from the bible. Everyone in Jesus' family tree from David to him was Jewish. Also, you need to revisit the definitions of Jew and Gentile.
2007-12-31 09:04:12 · update #2
Billy, I'm not sure where you get your biblical knowledge, but it certainly isn't from the bible. Everyone in Jesus' family tree from David to him was Jewish. Also, you need to revisit the definitions of Jew and Gentile.
2007-12-31 09:04:27 · update #3
Darn good question, I am a christian, and I am fed up with the Sabbath being misrepresented as a Sunday. the Jews didn't suddenly miss a day out! but do you think knowing it will get it changed back.
2007-12-31 08:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by paulathome 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things would be much better and easier if we used the Jewish Calendar.
2007-12-31 17:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you will spend a little time tracing the geneology of Mary and Joseph I believe you will find something interesting. Jesus, s earthly ansestors came from all races of peoples .
Jesus Christ is not just the God of the Jews, or the God of the Gentiles, He is the God of all peoples everywhere.
2007-12-31 16:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For one thing, I don't understand the language.
The jews are the ones who denounced Jesus and had him crucified so why would I want to honor their beliefs.
It's not the Christians choice to use the Roman calendar, it is the government's choice.
Even the Jewish have to use it to a certain point.
2007-12-31 16:52:23 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jesus is the Son of God who is God before any man.
2007-12-31 16:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Calender IS a christian calender. BC and AD stands for before Christ and after the year of our Lord. Sorry about that.
2007-12-31 16:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the Jewish calendar has been modified many times before Hillel 2 came up with the current configuration. What's the deal with the postponements? Looks like they were added for convenience and have no scriptural support.
Also, technically we should be looking at the Hebrew calendar, the Jews were just one of the 12 tribes.
2007-12-31 16:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Obed (original) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you imagine how many atheists would complain if we followed the Jewish calendar?
Peace,
Drew
2007-12-31 16:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by That Guy Drew 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God isn't a member of any religious group that I know of. He/She is just God and is universal to every Faith. So why would we need a Jewish calendar? I doubt God cares much what calendar we use....Blessings!
2007-12-31 16:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by Native Spirit 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i don't think your gonna get a quiz at the pearly gates
on the names of the calender months before you can
get in....
move on...
2007-12-31 16:48:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋