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Birthdays Celebrations vs paganism where is the thin line?

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eggi:

--- Quote from: Foxx on July 06, 2012, 02:45:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: eggi on July 05, 2012, 01:20:58 PM ---Hi all, writing from vacation in Sicily. We just celebrated a birthday here. Not one who was present thought that blowing out the candles would cause some pagan gods to grant a wish. Nobody thought that the celebration was in praise of a pagan fertility god. Actually apart from the cake and the candles and gifts which actually can help make a very nice atmosphere there was nothing different about this party compared to an ordinary afternoon visit. We sang the birthday song. I think it's alright to do this. IF someone actually celebrated their birthday in praise of a pagan god I would think differently about it. This is the same as Christmas, Easter etc. All pagan, but for some people these are the only times of the year when they think about God. What's wrong with that? Should I be holier-than-thou and judge people and separate from family and friends because of my self-perceived holiness? Kill someone's faith before it's even started?

God bless you,
Eirik

Tanti auguri a te/Happy Birthday

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I hope the birthday was a good one Erik, I'm sure it was enjoyable for all. I'll make one more comment regarding this topic and the I'll be on my way.

I'm glad to know that no wishes were made to pagan gods, I doubt anyone does anymore, however the thread was asking about birthdays and paganism so I gave my answer. I never condemned birthdays or birthday cake or candles. Honestly I don't know if my next birthday will have cake and candles, stepping away from time old traditions is awkward but this year I didn't celebrate easter, it was first time I literally did nothing for the holiday. I haven't acknowledged Halloween and I don't think I should.

You're right Christmas and other holidays are sometimes the only point in the year when some people think about God but it is not being "holier than thou" if I choose not to celebrate them.  All the religious holidays (with exception to perhaps Jewish based ones) are for US not for God. God does not care if I don't celebrate Christmas or Easter. These are not holidays ordained by God. If someone does not wish to participate in Easter or Christmas and a person asks why its a simple explanation. I have a hard time believing if there is a person in your life who is genuinely interested in understanding more about God and they want to hear from you, I'm sure Christimas isn't the only time you can talk to them about it. Not participating in holidays does not mean I judge those who do. I approach it the same way I do all other things: if they are interested in why I tell them, if not then I don't. I don't discuss or challenge people much anymore regarding what I have learned from Ray's page because, as he has said, you can tell someone but if they aren't ready to hear there is no point.

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I see that nothing I wrote was added here. Must be my mobile connection. Basically what I wrote was that my post was not directed at you Foxx, but at those who actually try to straighten out and condemn others who do celebrate these events.

God bless you

onelovedread:
I was going to invite you all to my 60th birthday next year, but since you're all so 'holier than thou', no way!
I'm only inviting the Lord. >:( ;D ;) ;D
Telling me I'm a dern pagan. So rude. grumble grumble, the nerve of them, thinking they're so righteous....
 :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Gina:
psshh...  See how ya are?   

;D

gmik:
Good thread again...shows up time to time....let me add:  YOGA..... 8)

my "christian" friends think it is so bad and I am  praying to Indian gods...ah ummm NO, I am exercising .

since there is NO SUCH things as pagan gods...... :P 

newgene87:
it stands true: "nevertheless, in all man there is NOT this knowledge..." (1Co 8:7).

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