May true Christians celebrate Easter?
Like the golden calf, right?What matters is the reason why we're celebrating it, and for Whom! If you're doing it for God - it's approved!
If some don't celebrate it because they believe it isn't right - they can also do what they believe is right. If you're doing it for God - it's approved!
Like the golden calf, right?
To heck with what God thinks, right? He hates paganism of any sort...No. The meaning of Easter to Christians. The death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and what that means to mankind!
We celebrate that, and give thanks to God.
To heck with what God thinks, right? He hates paganism of any sort...
‘Therefore, get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing’”;+ “‘and I will take you in.’” 2 Corinthians 6:17
Actually, no I don't...Do you use wedding rings in your wedding ceremony?
Actually, no I don't...
Just for clarification:
Does Jehovah's Witnesses allow the use of wedding rings in their church weddings?
Actually there are conflicting ideas as to the origin of the wedding ring. Let us give a few examples: “Originally . . . the ring was a fetter, used to bind the captive bride.” (For Richer, for Poorer) “The ring is a relatively modern substitute for the gold coin or other article of value with which a man literally purchased his wife from her father.” (The Jewish Wedding Book) “The wedding ring is supposed to be of Roman origin, and to have sprung from the ancient custom of using rings in making agreements.” (American Cyclopædia) “Various explanations have been given of the connection of the ring with marriage. It would appear that wedding-rings were worn by the Jews prior to Christian times.”—The International Cyclopaedia.
It is thus seen that the precise origin of the wedding ring is uncertain. Even if it were a fact that pagans first used wedding rings, would that rule such out for Christians? Not necessarily. Many of today’s articles of clothing and aspects of life originated in pagan lands. The present time divisions of hours, minutes and seconds are based on an early Babylonian system. Yet, there is no objection to a Christian’s using these time divisions, for one’s doing so does not involve carrying on false religious practices.
Actually there are conflicting ideas as to the origin of the wedding ring. Let us give a few examples: “Originally . . . the ring was a fetter, used to bind the captive bride.” (For Richer, for Poorer) “The ring is a relatively modern substitute for the gold coin or other article of value with which a man literally purchased his wife from her father.” (The Jewish Wedding Book) “The wedding ring is supposed to be of Roman origin, and to have sprung from the ancient custom of using rings in making agreements.” (American Cyclopædia) “Various explanations have been given of the connection of the ring with marriage. It would appear that wedding-rings were worn by the Jews prior to Christian times.”—The International Cyclopaedia.
It is thus seen that the precise origin of the wedding ring is uncertain. Even if it were a fact that pagans first used wedding rings, would that rule such out for Christians? Not necessarily. Many of today’s articles of clothing and aspects of life originated in pagan lands. The present time divisions of hours, minutes and seconds are based on an early Babylonian system. Yet, there is no objection to a Christian’s using these time divisions, for one’s doing so does not involve carrying on false religious practices.
Of course, our concern is greater as regards the use of wedding rings, since this relates, not to minor secular matters, but to the marriage relationship, which the Christian rightly views as sacred before God. Really, the question is not so much whether wedding rings were first used by pagans but whether they were originally used as part of false religious practices and still retain such religious significance. As has been shown, the historical evidence does not allow for any definite conclusion on this. What does the Bible say about the use of rings?
The Bible shows that some of God’s servants in the past wore rings, even ones that had special meaning attached to them. Wearing a signet ring could indicate that one had received authority to act in behalf of the ruler who owned it. (Gen. 41:42; Num. 31:50; Esther 8:2, 8; Job 42:11, 12; Luke 15:22) So, while wedding rings are not mentioned, these true worshipers clearly did not scruple against using rings for more than mere adornment.
Some persons say that a wedding ring represents one’s unending love and devotion in marriage. The increasing divorce rate in many lands where married persons usually wear a wedding ring proves that this meaning is more imagined than real. Nonetheless, for the majority of persons, including Christians, in lands where wedding rings are common, the ring is an outward indication that the wearer is a married person. In other localities the same point is shown in a different way, such as by a woman’s wearing a certain style of clothing.
Of course, a wedding ring is by no means a Christian requirement. One Christian might decide not to wear a wedding ring, because of conscience, personal taste, cost, local custom, or some other reason. Yet another Christian might decide to indicate his married status by means of a wedding ring. Hence, in the final analysis the decision is a personal one, to be made in accord with the conscientious views one holds.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1972047?q=wedding+ring&p=sen
Actually there are conflicting ideas as to the origin of the wedding ring. Let us give a few examples: “Originally . . . the ring was a fetter, used to bind the captive bride.” (For Richer, for Poorer) “The ring is a relatively modern substitute for the gold coin or other article of value with which a man literally purchased his wife from her father.” (The Jewish Wedding Book) “The wedding ring is supposed to be of Roman origin, and to have sprung from the ancient custom of using rings in making agreements.” (American Cyclopædia) “Various explanations have been given of the connection of the ring with marriage. It would appear that wedding-rings were worn by the Jews prior to Christian times.”—The International Cyclopaedia.
It is thus seen that the precise origin of the wedding ring is uncertain. Even if it were a fact that pagans first used wedding rings, would that rule such out for Christians? Not necessarily. Many of today’s articles of clothing and aspects of life originated in pagan lands. The present time divisions of hours, minutes and seconds are based on an early Babylonian system. Yet, there is no objection to a Christian’s using these time divisions, for one’s doing so does not involve carrying on false religious practices.
Of course, our concern is greater as regards the use of wedding rings, since this relates, not to minor secular matters, but to the marriage relationship, which the Christian rightly views as sacred before God. Really, the question is not so much whether wedding rings were first used by pagans but whether they were originally used as part of false religious practices and still retain such religious significance. As has been shown, the historical evidence does not allow for any definite conclusion on this. What does the Bible say about the use of rings?
The Bible shows that some of God’s servants in the past wore rings, even ones that had special meaning attached to them. Wearing a signet ring could indicate that one had received authority to act in behalf of the ruler who owned it. (Gen. 41:42; Num. 31:50; Esther 8:2, 8; Job 42:11, 12; Luke 15:22) So, while wedding rings are not mentioned, these true worshipers clearly did not scruple against using rings for more than mere adornment.
Some persons say that a wedding ring represents one’s unending love and devotion in marriage. The increasing divorce rate in many lands where married persons usually wear a wedding ring proves that this meaning is more imagined than real. Nonetheless, for the majority of persons, including Christians, in lands where wedding rings are common, the ring is an outward indication that the wearer is a married person. In other localities the same point is shown in a different way, such as by a woman’s wearing a certain style of clothing.
Of course, a wedding ring is by no means a Christian requirement. One Christian might decide not to wear a wedding ring, because of conscience, personal taste, cost, local custom, or some other reason. Yet another Christian might decide to indicate his married status by means of a wedding ring. Hence, in the final analysis the decision is a personal one, to be made in accord with the conscientious views one holds.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1972047?q=wedding+ring&p=sen
Hence, in the final analysis the decision is a personal one, to be made in accord with the conscientious views one holds.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1972047?q=wedding+ring&p=sen
Jesus commanded no one to celebrate his resurrection...he did command his followers to observe the memorial of his death...Luke 22:19What do you think Easter is? Isn't it a modern substitute for how they used to celebrate/commemorate the Resurrection in ancient times?
It may be a MODERN substitute......
........................but if rings and jewelries are paganistic - lol, then - by your own rationale - JW shouldn't be using them!
Lol - good thing you mentioned clothings, too!
What makes your association with pagan things acceptable.....while the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ is not?
Lol - you associate with pagan things (like jewelries and clothings) which isn't about faith at all, but more about
WORLDLY VANITY.....
..............but Christians celebrate Easter OUT OF FAITH! And yet, you criticize and condemn Christians who celebrate Easter!
If you follow what you preach here about paganistic association - JW members shouldn't be wearing any colorful clothings and jewelries!
And you shouldn't be doing many things!
Talk about double standard......and HYPOCRISY!
Jehovah's Witnesses is making up "laws" that aren't only UNBIBLICAL.............but, HYPOCRITICAL. too!
To heck with what God thinks, right? He hates paganism of any sort...
Jesus commanded no one to celebrate his resurrection...he did command his followers to observe the memorial of his death...Luke 22:19
Jesus commanded no one to celebrate his resurrection...he did command his followers to observe the memorial of his death...Luke 22:19
Jesus commanded no one to celebrate his resurrection...he did command his followers to observe the memorial of his death...Luke 22:19
Jesus commanded no one to celebrate his resurrection...he did command his followers to observe the memorial of his death...Luke 22:19
It looks like it!
Considering they were magi/astrologers, yes, they were practicing pagans..........I don't give a hoot how it looks like to you.
I'm waiting for Elvira.
She's probably busy conferring with her JW elders.
I'm curious how she's gonna spin this.....
Proverbs 30:6
Do not add to His words
Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar.
I wonder if she's telling them:
"Not only are we being proven liars here.....but, hypocritical, too! We must be preaching something wrong."
Considering they were magi/astrologers, yes, they were practicing pagans...
“Star” Seen After Jesus’ Birth. The “astrologers from eastern parts,” hence from the neighborhood of Babylon, whose visit to King Herod after the birth of Jesus resulted in the slaughter of all the male infants in Bethlehem, were obviously not servants or worshipers of the true God. (Mt 2:1-18; see ASTROLOGERS.) As to the “star” (Gr., a·sterʹ) seen by them, many suggestions have been given as to its having been a comet, a meteor, a supernova, or, more popularly, a conjunction of planets. None of such bodies could logically have ‘come to a stop above where the young child was,’ thereby identifying the one house in the village of Bethlehem where the child was found. It is also notable that only these pagan astrologers “saw” the star. Their condemned practice of astrology and the adverse results of their visit, placing in danger the life of the future Messiah, certainly allow for, and even make advisable, the consideration of their having been directed by a source adverse to God’s purposes as relating to the promised Messiah. It is certainly reasonable to ask if the one who “keeps transforming himself into an angel of light,” whose operation is “with every powerful work and lying signs and portents,” who was able to make a serpent appear to speak, and who was referred to by Jesus as “a manslayer when he began,” could not also cause astrologers to ‘see’ a starlike object that guided them first, not to Bethlehem, but to Jerusalem, where resided a mortal enemy of the promised Messiah.—2Co 11:3, 14; 2Th 2:9; Ge 3:1-4; Joh 8:44.
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1200004224
You lie and you continue to lie...I will not beat my head against a brick wall any longer...Refer to posts #81, 83, 85, 86, 92 and 93.
You can't ignore them.
It's your response to this that I'm interested in.
We know that you guys had added to His Word.
And, you've been proven wrong by the Bible.
Proverbs 30:6
Do not add to His words
Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar.
I wonder if she's telling them:
"Not only are we being proven liars here.....but, hypocritical, too! We must be preaching something wrong."
By insisting your lame arguments - even in the face of all the evidence I gave above - you're obviously determined to going against Him.
Have you noticed that you can never defend JW teachings anywhere in this forum?
You tried so hard - so many times - but you never won. Not a single one.
Your JW arguments will never win.
That should be quite clear to you now - and it should be your wake-up call.
Elvira - which is more important to you? the organization called, Jehovah's Witnesses........or, GOD?