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Man's Holidays

"...do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.' You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods" (Deuteronomy 30:)

Many of man's religious holidays are repackaged versions of the very pagan festivals that God hates and forbids His people from following. Are you worshiping God the way He wants to be worshiped?

  • by Good News
Other parts of the story reaffirm Christ was raised on a Saturday evening, not Sunday morning.
  • by Bruce Gore
John’s Gospel details two quite different resurrections. Both were miracles. But what the disciples saw in the second transformed their lives, giving them power and conviction to face trials, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding truth.
  • by Larry Walker
Question: What does Judge Roy Moore's Ten Commandments monument have in common with a Christmas tree? Answer: They are both religious symbols. Next question: So why was the monument removed when Christmas trees abound in schools and governmental buildings?
  • by Cecil Maranville
Following is an imaginary dialogue on the reasons responsible people might wonder whether they should participate in the customs, and don the costumes, of Halloween.
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  • by Jerold Aust
Do you observe Christmas because you think it's Christ's birthday? Was He born on or anytime near Dec. 25? If Jesus lived on earth today, would He celebrate Christmas at all?
  • by Gary Petty
It seems like such harmless fun—children dressed as witches, skeletons or Darth Vader ringing the doorbell, enthusiastically announcing, "Trick or treat!" But is this preoccupation with the dead, witches and demons really harmless? And do you realize that Halloween was originally an important religious holiday—and still is in many parts of the world?
  • by Cecil Maranville
Public figures speak warmly of all religions, attempting to foster unity and to ratchet down the hostility in the many current religious-based confrontations. But let's ask the tough question: Has religion done for mankind what it purports to do? Is the world community more peaceful? Are the individual citizens of the world more moral for the presence of religion? What can we anticipate the...
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  • by Jerold Aust
Most people know the Bible doesn't mention—much less sanctify—Christmas. Does it make any difference as long as it's intended to honor God and bring families together?
  • by Jerold Aust
Most people know the Bible doesn't mention--much less sanctify--Christmas. Does it make any difference as long as it's intended to honor God and bring families together?
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  • by Good News
In recent years eye-opening materials have been published about the questionable background of Halloween.
  • by Good News
Commercial advertising has successfully turned Halloween into big business. Few realize the magnitude of the impact of Halloween on society and the powerful economic forces at work designed to influence your behavior.