Sheldon explains the festivity of Saturnalia
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Its just as much a Christian festival as it is Pagan, it like many other religious customs are intertwined. Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism etc... all stem from Zoroastrianism etc.. back to the old customs of the first people's of Sub Saharan Africa. The Romans also followed a mix of many beliefs over the years, constantly changing, and there is little doubt that the festival continued under Christian rule. Without Rome Christianity would be nothing.
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well, i'm Christian , and I don't celebrate christmas because I know it is a pagan ritual!!! also , I Agree with you!!
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.. ** TRUTH **
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Sheldon docet.
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Its winter solstice! Go on run naked in the woods with optional sacrifices, a lot more fun than wondering what the word "pagan" means.
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@SpadaccinoLuciano Just like with "Christianity" it's common knowledge that no matter what religion exists under that title, they all have the commonality of looking to the Bible and Jesus. Paganism identifies the rest, as they have their own holy writings and deities.
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@SpadaccinoLuciano They are Pagan. Also, by your logic the identifier of "Christianity" is inappropriate because there are numerous religions under that title. "Paganism" isn't a bad word, it's a descriptor/identifier of a set of religions. A Hindu is to Paganism as a Baptist is to Christianity. Christianity isn't the religion, it's the identifier of a type of religion.
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@josephschaffer If it's anything that isnt Abrahamic, then even Taoism and Buddhism would be Pagan. Clearly, there needs to be a better organization. Thats not my fault. It's still Roman.
i study ancient history for my major and he is 100% correct, this was not a bash against Christianity at all it was historical fact
demigod2324 6 months ago 30
Incredible. Pop secular tv shows have more discernment about christmas than christians themselves.
Colthrone 1 year ago 14