that would be how the christians created a celebration to overwhelm the Pagan winter solstice celebration… and they weren’t even all that original. Masking the rebirth of the sun with the made up birth of their prophet.(the so called son). And what passes for real research, that is based on the myths and legends, this cult’s precious son wasn’t born anytime near the winter solstice.
Yes, Christians know that Jesus was NOT born in December. The time of celebration was picked by Christians in the early church to coincide with a Roman holiday so as to not draw attention to themselves. The Romans were too busy celebrating their holiday to notice the Christians were celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
And, by the way, QuiteDragon is correct. There is far, far more historical evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ than for Plato, Aristotle, and many other acclaimed historical figures of that age.
sml7291 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
that would be how the christians created a celebration to overwhelm the Pagan winter solstice celebration… and they weren’t even all that original. Masking the rebirth of the sun with the made up birth of their prophet.(the so called son). And what passes for real research, that is based on the myths and legends, this cult’s precious son wasn’t born anytime near the winter solstice.
jimguess almost 10 years ago
Yes, Christians know that Jesus was NOT born in December. The time of celebration was picked by Christians in the early church to coincide with a Roman holiday so as to not draw attention to themselves. The Romans were too busy celebrating their holiday to notice the Christians were celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
And, by the way, QuiteDragon is correct. There is far, far more historical evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ than for Plato, Aristotle, and many other acclaimed historical figures of that age.