Actually that is a fake fake fact.Many popular customs associated with Christmas developed independently of the celebration of Jesus’ birth, with certain elements having origins in pre-Christian festivals that were celebrated around the winter solstice by pagan populations who were later converted to Christianity.The winter solstice celebration predates Christianity by thousands of years.
A man predicted that he would be executed and that he would rise from the dead within three days … and he did! It seems to me such a man is worth investigating … and celebrating.
One of the things about that old pagan festival, which the church took over (easier to convert people if you still let them have a party), was that couples tried to get pregnant at that time. Then 9 months later, when the baby was born, it would be harvest time and there would be enough food. This would insure a better chance of survival.
He may have saved some of the world, but it’s been 2,000 years and almost as many revisions of theology since then. And He didn’t come in a splashy way when He did come. So if He does come again would He come in a splashy way now?
Might I suggest viewing this as an antidote to the standard Christian notions of “Salvation.” You might consider reading both books, if you are so inclined :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk90WDo90_0 It’s about 10 or so minutes long. I only wish that the interviewer had reversed the comments to have Matthew taken first and concluded with what they have to say about Luke. I think that would have been potentially less off putting for some.
hangedman almost 6 years ago
Well put.
santa72404 almost 6 years ago
Sorry Verne but its another myth too.
Breadboard almost 6 years ago
Miracle on 34th street …… I Believe! … I Believe! … I Believe!
lars_doyle almost 6 years ago
Actually that is a fake fake fact.Many popular customs associated with Christmas developed independently of the celebration of Jesus’ birth, with certain elements having origins in pre-Christian festivals that were celebrated around the winter solstice by pagan populations who were later converted to Christianity.The winter solstice celebration predates Christianity by thousands of years.
DrDavy2000 almost 6 years ago
A man predicted that he would be executed and that he would rise from the dead within three days … and he did! It seems to me such a man is worth investigating … and celebrating.
sirtj1 almost 6 years ago
One of the things about that old pagan festival, which the church took over (easier to convert people if you still let them have a party), was that couples tried to get pregnant at that time. Then 9 months later, when the baby was born, it would be harvest time and there would be enough food. This would insure a better chance of survival.
hogpop.padula almost 6 years ago
odd90754: it’s still causing more evil in the world than the Russians and Saudi’s combined.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 6 years ago
That’s a fact. The well hidden part.
rlaker22j almost 6 years ago
Woe to you non-believers
COL Crash almost 6 years ago
The only fake part about that is we don’t have the date right and may never know it for sure.
stevecor almost 6 years ago
Not a myth. It’s just that over 2000 years has come and gone since then.Merry Christmas.
FredCapp almost 6 years ago
He may have saved some of the world, but it’s been 2,000 years and almost as many revisions of theology since then. And He didn’t come in a splashy way when He did come. So if He does come again would He come in a splashy way now?
hitek1st almost 6 years ago
Very definitely a myth, Verne.
Impkins Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Um, Merry Christmas? :)
Bramosenos Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Might I suggest viewing this as an antidote to the standard Christian notions of “Salvation.” You might consider reading both books, if you are so inclined :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk90WDo90_0 It’s about 10 or so minutes long. I only wish that the interviewer had reversed the comments to have Matthew taken first and concluded with what they have to say about Luke. I think that would have been potentially less off putting for some.