Boston "holiday tree" stirs controversy

[apothanein kerdos]

You didn't respond to anything. Instead you quoted from a site already shown to be extremely fallible in its historical accuracy.....

And, once again, you plagarize an article to make it sound like your own words.

God inspired Moses to warn parents of the grave responsibility that they have in what and how they teach their children. Notice His instruction in Deuteronomy 6:1, 6-7, 20-21, 25:

[RGR]

You didn't respond to anything. Instead you quoted from a site already shown to be extremely fallible in its historical accuracy.....

And, once again, you plagarize an article to make it sound like your own words.

God inspired Moses to warn parents of the grave responsibility that they have in what and how they teach their children. Notice His instruction in Deuteronomy 6:1, 6-7, 20-21, 25:

[Ovedya]

Tell me, which is the sin is greater; celebrating Christmas, or plagarism?

This section on the Christmas tree was taken from Real Truth Magazine, this teaching is on my website (www.ThroneMinistries.net), where I give credit to the this Magazine.

It is also important, however, that you cite your sources here.

[Guest ThroneofGrace]

ThroneofGrace is here to do nothing but argue and try to condemn people. He is not going to listen and we're wasting our time with him.

I don't agree with anyone's reasoning for supporting the 'tradition' of Christmas. However, I have stated before that I don't condemn anyone (for there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus). For you to say that I'm 'trying to condemn people' is ridiculous.

Just look at everyone's attitude in their responses, all the comments being made and such. Why is everyone attacking me so rudely? Haven't I been polite in stating how I believe?

I am currently working on my own teaching on Christmas (and Easter), and I leave various sources of information since my own personal teaching is not done.

I think being accused of plagiarism is not very Christ-like, since I have gone back and put in where I have gotten the information. I have always stated where I cite my sources, and 2 posts didn't have that information. Had the thought ever occurred that maybe this was just an error on my part, instead of flat out accusing someone of plagiarism?

A page back I saw a user cite a Wikipedia verse, but they never said it was from Wikipedia. I let that go, because God knows and sees all, and I wasn't about to accuse that person of plagiarism, when it could've been just an oversight on their part.

So far I don't agree with anyone here on this subject. So I do think it's a good idea to just let this subject go, we're not getting anywhere. It is not my intention EVER to argue the Word, but only to shed light on different subjects and using the Word to do so.

I agree with the sources I cite in that Christmas is pagan in origin. You don't agree. And that's how we have to leave it, because its obvious neither party is going to change their minds. And there's nothing wrong with that.....it's up to God to reveal truths to people, and whether that's to me or you is up to Him.

It just seems like everyone has such a wrong idea of who I am. Maybe I don't realize how i come across when I'm typing. But I'm not a condemning argumentative type of girl. That would not be Christ-like, and would not be pleasing to the Lord.

So let's just end this subject, and pray for one another, since we all agree that that is right in the Lord's eyes.

Sister In Christ,

Dawn

[RGR]

When someone is willing to agree to disagree, how can I be against that?

[apothanein kerdos]

I agree with the sources I cite in that Christmas is pagan in origin. You don't agree.

I gave reason as to why your sources are bunk. They have no historical accuracy. They cite no historical documentation and take logical leaps to try and prove their point. Why should anyone subject themselves to reading that, much less believing it?

[Ovedya]

Question: What day of the week is it?

[apothanein kerdos]

Question: What day of the week is it?

Monday

[yomotalking]

The entire point of a Christmas tree is that the tree is unique to the celebration of Christmas. Calling it a "holidy tree" is absurd...last time I check there is no other holiday around December 25 that utilizes a tree. Unless the plan to light menorah candles on this tree, it's stupid to call it anything other than a Christmas tree.

This is like calling a Chanukah Menorah a "Holiday Menorah".

True and true!

[Ovedya]

Question: What day of the week is it?

Monday

You just gave a pagan answer, brother. According to the Jewish tradition it's "the second day." "Monday" originally comes from the Latinized translation of the day of the week that was originally set aside in Sumerian (and Babylonian) culture for the worship of the moon god(ess)!

So....Have you worshipped the moon today?

I would think - hope - not.

However, would it make a difference if today you suddenly decided that you wanted to take communion? How then is that any different than taking communion on the day set aside for the worship of the Sun (Sunday)?