Comments on: After Halloween, The Top 5 Pagan Holidays Ripe for a Christian Takeover

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wordly wise 3000 - StartTags.com — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:54:26 +0000

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By: Diatonic

Diatonic — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:52:24 +0000

I agree with Mr. Steinbruecks concern. I avoid pagan holidays incorporated by the early church as much as possible. I understand our need to witness to people in the world they live in with care not to become a part of it ourselves. If I understand correctly there was a debate among early Lutherans and Calvinists during the Reformation as to whether we are to reject traditions that are not specifically commanded in Scripture or only to reject that which is specifically contrary to Scripture. Although I would generally side with the Puritan point of view I must also consider
Romans 14:5
One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind.

By: Cilla

Cilla — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:03:08 +0000

Paul,

That image is disgusting. I’m surprised you haven’t received more complaints and I’m saddened to see it is still there.

When children call at my door I cannot see how I am dishonouring the Lord by giving them sweets or a few pennies. I normally find a pencil or rubber bearing a bible verse, or children’s tract as well to go in their tin or whatever they are carrying. It is harmless fun to them. They are not out to be evil or use black magic. Didn’t the Lord Jesus say in Mark 10 “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them,”…..

I cannot see how a Christian can be accused of celebrating Hallowe’en by being friendly to children. But I can see how Jesus would be grieved to see that picture.

Cilla.

By: van

van — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:04 +0000

JESUS desires every day……small minds think small thoughts

By: Paul Steinbrueck

Paul Steinbrueck — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:29:22 +0000

Cilla, thanks for your comment. If you consider the image of Jesus handing out candy to be “paramount to blasphemy” what do you think about the Bride of Christ handing out candy on Halloween?

By: Cilla

Cilla — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:22 +0000

That pic of “Jesus” is paramount to blasphemy. The sort of pic that I would expect a mocker of Christianity to post and sneer over. I didn’t appreciate it landing in my inbox.

Maybe it’s time for you to have a break.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:09:32 +0000

Dear Paul:

I “got” what you were trying to do with blog. I took as tongue-in-cheek” but also as food for thought.

I have to admit, however, that I also appreciate what I think are valid points about “Christianizing” Halloween. After all a rose is still a rose.

At the end of the day, we are called to “spread the gospel.” To that end, I do feel it is important to meet people where they are. A good book to read is “Pagan Christianity.” Sheds light on a lot of things.

By: Jonathan Clifton

Jonathan Clifton — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:38:17 +0000

William,
I think the point Mike was trying to make was that we took over a Pagan festival and called it Christmas because we don’t actually know exactly when Jesus was born. however, we had a purpose in doing so. There is no purpose in us taking over Halloween. We have nothing on that date we want to celebrate…except, as I have said, the next day All Saint’s Day, which is the real Holiday, or Holy Day, and we don’t need to take it over-its already ours and celebrates the wonderful news that for us Death is not the end! We are all Saints and we celebrate the Saints who have preceeded us!

By: William R. Marco

William R. Marco — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:37:08 +0000

Mike, Yes I do celebrate Christmas just not the commercial side of it. I go to Church to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. i am sure that many people also so do that.For me i am trying to put Christ back into Christmas. Iam a single person, so i devote my life to the Lord. I have been given 2 gifts, 1 being the gift of life.2 being Salvation.
It is not how much you spend on presents for one another. The Lord gives me nothing that i want but gives me all that need. My prayers have been answered.

By: Iwork4HIM

Iwork4HIM — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:22:05 +0000

I believe that we need to get back to the basics. What did Jesus do? He celebrated the Holy days that HE appointed.

“And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘The feasts of the LORD, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts.” (Lev 23:1-2)

HE did not celebrate all saints day, Easter, Christmas, or any of the other holidays that we as American “Christians” celebrate. He celebrated the seven Biblical feast days and the Sabbath. He even went to the Temple for the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) John 10:22-33

The Holy days are beautiful and are worth every effort on our part to learn more about them. They draw us closer to who HE is and what HE has done for us.

Have a blessed Day!