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meee:
A great help Mark!
It's funny because those that want to hold the celebration { in my family,anyway } don't really even serve the Lord. Just a tradition. My fault though, because I raised my kids to partake in all these traditions. Now when I try to not take part, it isn't understood, they still want me to cook and everyone wants to come to my home for these things.
Thank you!
meee
daywalker:
Someone the other day asked me if I was doing anything for Easter, and I *sarcastically* replied, "Nope. I'm not a Pagan." Haha, they just gave me a very confused look, and then walked away...
;D Daywalker.
meee:
Daywalker, Hi,
Yea, I was checking out in a store and the cashier said "have a nice Easter", and I didn't say " you too, or anything" , she stared at me like,"well she must not have heard me or something."
I'll remember your pagan line, funny!
good one,meee
--- Quote from: daywalker on April 10, 2009, 10:40:04 AM ---Someone the other day asked me if I was doing anything for Easter, and I *sarcastically* replied, "Nope. I'm not a Pagan." Haha, they just gave me a very confused look, and then walked away...
;D Daywalker.
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Ninny:
Hi!
Let me just add my 2 cents worth ;D You know I just don't worry about it one way or another..Some of these things if it causes someone who wouldn't even think about what Jesus did for us at any other time and yet always manages to go to church on Christmas or Easter, that's at least twice a year that Jesus gets into their thoughts if only long enough to make it to the "big dinner" at the end of it all. You just never know what God uses to work His will in anyone! I think of all the traditions I have gone through in the name of being a "good Christian" I just can't judge anyone else!
I either participate if I'm invited or don't if I'm not! It usually makes the little kids happy to have a day where they can have fun and you know kids are all about that! I'm a big kid at heart and I love to see children laugh and play, Jesus loves kids, too that's why he did what he did! So anyway, that's just my way of looking at it. I don't go to church on those days unless my grandkids beg me to go or if they are in a program. I would never NOT go with them, what kind of Ninny would I be?? :D :D
You know Man looks on the outward appearance (do we care what people think or expect of us?), but God looks at the heart ( you know we worship in spirit and in truth). Oh well, to me? I don't care one way or another! :D Eph 4:32 yet become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, dealing graciously among yourselves, according as God also, in Christ, deals graciously with you." CLV
Just be kind when someone wishes you a happy day and say "Thank you!"
Kathy ;)
daywalker:
--- Quote from: Marky Mark on April 10, 2009, 09:30:18 AM ---
http://www.forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,2855.0.html
Dear mommateeh:
Understand that if there never was a Roman Saturnalia pagan fest in mid-winter, there would not be a Christmas, or an X-mas, or a day of exchanging gifts and kissing under the mistletoe, drinking eggnog and booze, putting eggs [orbs] on evergreen trees, etc., etc., etc. What people do with such days (Easter of also pagan) is up to them. I do not condemn anyone for keeping Christmas or Easter. Of course your friends and relatives will hate yhou if you don't partake of these customs. It's hard to obey Jesus until you begin to see the value in doing so. I know that people have a good time and enjoy the Christmas Season. They also enjoyed it when it was called the Saturnalie in pagan Rome. But on the other hand, your are right, people get all spiritually bent out of shape over Christmas, and become much much holier-than-thou because they have a little knowledge. I get Christmas presents. I accept them. I thank the givers, and enjoy the gifts. Didn't Jesus "eat and socialize with SINNERS in their own homes?" Try not to destroy your family over this Season of the year. Life is not always easy.
God be with you,
Ray
Peace...Mark
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Great post, Mark!
I remember when I first learned about the Origins of Easter and Xmas [both via BT and other sources], I became suddenly confused. I wanted to honor God by not continuing to follow these Pagan traditions, but I also didn't want to start a feud with my family and friends. I also didn't want to become 'holier than thou'! I always hated that kind of attitude. My focus has been on just respecting and having a fun time with my family and friends, and not practicing any of the 'religious' traditions or anything...
Whenever someone wishes me Happy Easter or Xmas, my usual response is simply, "you, too". I'm simply wishing them a Happy Day..
But [as seen in my previous quote] I will make an occasional comment, if the door is opened... But never with a serious, or demeaning intention; I am just a very sarcastic person, and sometimes I cannot help myself :D
Good Day Friends,
Daywalker.
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