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WHEN WAS JESUS CHRIST REALLY BORN?
The Bible does not tell us explicitly either a year or a time of the year. Some have used certain contextual clues to try and map out a date. Yet as far as doctrine and Christmas goes, the Bible not saying means that it is not important for my salvation to know.
Christmas is a Catholic thing instituted to try and bring the pagans in to the Catholic church during the Dark Ages. It coincides with their Winter Solstice festivals. I do not believe it is authorized to celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday and do not celebrate it with regard to my faith in any capacity.
However, I see no error in celebrating the non-religious aspects of the holiday. Getting together with friends, exchanging gifts, decorating, eating turkey. Some know and attach religious significance to even these, but most of those I hang out with don't, especially here in the U.S.
If I can clarify or add more, please ask!
In Truth and Love,
Ernie
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Ernie Laurence, Jr.
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I am capable of answering any questions concerning doctrines of the church of Christ. I specialize in Creation vs. Evolution topics, the book of Revelation and other Biblical prophecies, and other apologetics related topics such as distinctions from denominational doctrines.
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My experience in this area includes: having been raised by members of the church of Christ from infancy, having been immersed into the church of Christ at age ten, having taken an active role in worship/service leadership (song leading, teaching, preaching, youth ministry) since age fourteen through the present, and participating in numerous formal debates, research projects, and online discussions.
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