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#57 Christmas Is Pagan Rebutted - Joe Heschmeyer
Dec 28, 2023
Joe Heschmeyer debunks the claim that Christmas is pagan by providing historical evidence and criticizing poorly sourced conspiracy theories. They discuss the origins of Christmas traditions, the truth behind the story of the three kings, and the debate over the pagan origins of Santa Claus. They also explore the moral implications of lying to children about Santa Claus and whether it is acceptable to celebrate Christmas while honoring Christ.
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- Christmas does not have pagan origins and was chosen on December 25th based on early Christian beliefs about the birth of Jesus.
- There is no evidence that early Christians sought to adapt pagan traditions into the worship of Christ; Christmas is a unique Christian celebration.
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The Origins of Christmas
Contrary to popular belief, Christmas does not have pagan origins. The claim that Christmas was put on December 25th to absorb the worshipers of Saturnalia is unfounded. Historically, December 25th was chosen to celebrate the birth of Jesus based on early Christian beliefs about the date of his conception and birth. The early Christians did not borrow pagan customs, but rather celebrated the birth of Jesus as described in the Bible. Claims about the influence of Mithras, Dionysus, and other gods on Christmas are unsupported and misinformed. Christmas is a unique Christian celebration that does not involve worshiping pagan gods or engaging in idolatrous practices.
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