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NASB | Luke 2:13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 2:13 Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying, |
Subject: XMAS RELIGION OR MAN MADE |
Bible Note: Greetings Hank! I really don't say this to poke fun at anyone who holds a different position than I, but I have never understood this whole 'secular holiday' argument. Does Scripture say anywhere that we are forbidden to celebrate secular holidays? Should we not celebrate the 4th of July? How about Mother's Day? How about Birthdays? There simply isn't any verse in the Bible which says we "CANNOT" celebrate a secular holiday. Further, as you have already alluded to, Christmas is more than just a secular holiday - at least for many! It seems to me that people are simply drawn to conspiracy theories. The line of reasoning usually seems to be: 1) The holiday had mixed beginnings. It was celebrated on the same day as such and such. 2) Therefore, it is pagan and/or secular and is evil. To me, taking a pagan holiday, and co-opting it and trasforming its meaning would be a good thing! :-) Well, I have to go! Blessings my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |