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The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 11:50 am
Christianity is often wrongly thought to have been heavily influenced by pagan teachings and practices, which isn't entirely true. Christianity later adopted many pagan teachings and practices, such as the immortal soul from Socrates, the trinity from Plato, the cross from Constantine, hell from Dante and Milton, Easter from Astarte, Christmas from the winter solstice celebrations and the Rapture from Darby.
Pagan thinking can be found throughout the Bible, for example, in the months of the Hebrew calendar, and in the changing of names from Hebrew to pagan, Yeshua to Jesus, Saul to Paul, Daniel and his companions.
Modern day pagan practices are rightfully accepted by Christians, such as wind chimes, tombstones, wedding rings and most importantly, baptism.
These things are harmless because they don't condone the worship of other gods. Baptism, for example, was a means of public declaration, and adopted by early Christians (John and Christ) so nothing is wrong there, but the aforementioned Christian apostasy in adopting unscriptural teachings such as the Trinity etc. are very harmful.
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm
And your point is?
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 1:36 pm
He needs a point?
That would be a first.
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 2:12 pm
(July 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm)downbeatplumb Wrote: And your point is?
That the pagan influence in Christianity was primarily begun in earnest during the latter part of the fourth century C.E.
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Wait...what? You're saying that Christianity has been wrongly thought to be heavily influenced by paganism, and then you go on to list all of the ways that Christianity has been influenced by paganism?
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm
(July 4, 2012 at 2:12 pm)The Theist Wrote: (July 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm)downbeatplumb Wrote: And your point is?
That the pagan influence in Christianity was primarily begun in earnest during the latter part of the fourth century C.E.
Did you know Catholics executed children because they were playing with pagan statues?
Ironic really seeing as many of their beliefs and religious events came from pagan beliefs.
Just thought I'd share that. 
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 2:54 pm
(This post was last modified: July 4, 2012 at 2:56 pm by The Theist.)
(July 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Wait...what? You're saying that Christianity has been wrongly thought to be heavily influenced by paganism, and then you go on to list all of the ways that Christianity has been influenced by paganism?
The original Christianity wasn't influenced by paganism, apostate Christianity beginning primarily in the later part of the 4th century C.E. was.
(July 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm)Ace Otana Wrote: (July 4, 2012 at 2:12 pm)The Theist Wrote: That the pagan influence in Christianity was primarily begun in earnest during the latter part of the fourth century C.E.
Did you know Catholics executed children because they were playing with pagan statues?
Ironic really seeing as many of their beliefs and religious events came from pagan beliefs.
Just thought I'd share that.
Its a good point. The Catholics are notorious as far as children go in more ways than one. A naked lady popping out of a cake, for example, was first practiced by a Catholic Pope, only the naked people popping out of the cake were boys.
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Damn this person got banned before I was able to ask an interesting question.
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 4, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Well, it's not like he would have had an interesting answer.
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RE: The Fine Line Between Christian And Pagan
July 6, 2012 at 7:50 am
(This post was last modified: July 6, 2012 at 7:52 am by znk666.)
Why was he banned?
He didn't seem to be preaching really,just made a pointless thread.
Edit:
Nevermind,i saw his other posts.
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