Subject: Was there herding on/about December? |
Bible Note: Norrie, I have read much similar poppy-cock as depicted in that site you suggested. Because that author refused to fully understand what Scripture’s Author passed on to us, the human author’s misinterpretation resulted. The false claim against celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior (whatever day it falls upon) too often descends into self-righteousness, false humility and bitterness, as that article so readily proved. Many wrongly conclude that Jeremiah preached against “Christmas trees”. He preached against making idols with hands, feet, mouths and ears, out of trees. I have yet to see any Christmas tree walk or hear one talk – have you? Through the centuries, some revere the “sun”, yet what does Malachi 4:2 promise? “You who revere My name, there will arise ‘the SUN of righteousness’, with healing in its wings.” And read what Scripture says about shepherds in that part of the world watching their flocks on a cold winter’s night. (Genesis 31:40) As far as the word ChristMAS “proving” anything – to quote another Christmas story – “Bah Humbug!” If ANYTHING that has a smidgen of “paganism” is to always be avoided, without exception, DON”T EVER GO to church. The English word ‘church’ originates from the old English word “circe”. It was the word that described the circles of “trees” or stones used by the Celtics. But, nobody today thinks of going to “church” as being associated with classical mythology, right? I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Taleb |