Beyond Today Magazine
Many assume Jesus was born on Christmas or that, even if He wasn’t, it’s a good occasion to celebrate, since it’s still worshipping Him. But did early Christians observe Christmas? And what should we do today?
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Compass Check
Holidays that purport to be Christian, but which are pagan in origin are problematic. But what about holidays like Thanksgiving?
Beyond Today Magazine
Millions send Valentine’s Day cards to express their affection for someone special. But how did this holiday originate? And does Valentine’s Day represent what true love is all about?
Beyond Today
This month brings us to an annual holiday with some very recognizable imagery: flying cupids with bows ready to fire, long-stemmed red roses and candy for sale in the local stores.
Bible Questions and Answers
I am writing about your obviously controversial article "The Top Ten Reasons Why I Don't Celebrate Christmas." The author is concerned about involving himself in pagan customs. We celebrate Thanksgiving and that's not about glorifying God...
Vertical Thought
What do its pagan origins imply about Valentine’s Day and other popular holidays?
Beyond Today Magazine
Here you'll find links to all the additional resources listed in the pages of the magazine in the "Dive Deeper" boxes near the end of each article in the March-April 2024 issue.
Beyond Today Magazine
Promoting materialism, debt for what families can’t afford, lies and pagan revelry—it’s all part of the magic of Christmastime.
Vertical Thought
Valentine's Day has become a very romantic holiday despite its pagan origins. So what's wrong with celebrating this holiday?
Bible Questions and Answers
Mardi Gras literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French (called Pancake Tuesday in England) and is associated with the Roman Catholic custom of Lent. But is it taught in the Bible? Would God want Christians to celebrate it?
Blogs
Coming to grips with the tough choices you have to make after discovering the truth about Christmas.
United News
As reported in the January issue, on Dec. 18 Good News senior writer Jerold Aust was interviewed for 26 minutes by Alan Colmes on Fox News Radio. Here is Mr. Aust's personal account of the interview about why the United Church of God doesn...
Good News
What should you do in deciding how you will approach this hotly debated issue?
Beyond Today
Once again, at least in the United States, the thoughts of many will turn to love.
United News
I know, I know, Thanksgiving was three or four weeks ago, and by the time you read this that American holiday is fading in the rearview mirror.
United News
United News
2008-01-01
Hundreds of newspapers and radio stations featured interviews with UCG ministers about "Christians Who Don't Keep Christmas."
The weeks leading up to Dec. 25 were exciting ones for several United Church of God ministers who were interviewed by major newspaper and radio outlets. The excitement spread to thousands of Church members as hundreds of stations and...
Good News
Valentine's Day has long been hugely popular as a romantic tradition despite its ancient and unseemly origins. So what's wrong with celebrating this holiday?