I was wondering why the WTS uses 'Pagan origins' as an excuse to not celebrate most holidays? When everyday life is filled with things of 'pagan origins'. Just the other night I was watching CSI Las Vegas and it told the backround of bridesmades....(to protect the bride from evil spirits and they dress slightly like the bride so as to try to fool the evil spirits) and wedding rings are 'pagan' to. I could go on and on about other 'pagan' things. So why does the WTS not shun EVERYTHING 'pagan' I mean don't they take pride in being 'super fine apostles' and not of this world?
Just wondering?
by beautifulisfree 6 Replies latest jw friends
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anewme
Whoa Beautifulisfree, dont give them any ideas!!! Remember they monitor this site!!!
But really, you do have a good point hon. Why stop there? Ridiculous!
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candidlynuts
does the watchtower bible and tract society itself not have pagan origins?
the pyrimidology? the numerology? etc
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ButtLight
Cause they can!!!!!!!! And they know they can get rid of ya if you ask them too many questions!
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whyamihere
Same conversation I had with my Sister not too long ago.
My loving (gagging) sister, went through my house and found some pictures of my kids in their Halloween costumes(they were so cute). Anyway, she told I was wrong, and that Holiday is worshiping spirits and it pagan.
I said.."Funny you say that! Aren't you getting married this Sept? You know wearing a veil is pagan, which means when worn walking up the Isle, the veil protects the bride from evil spirits. Much like Grooms men, and Brides maids, they are stand up there for a reason. What reason it that? Oh they are also in the act or protecting the bride and groom from spirits as well." I went on to tell her about rings, and how they are pagan as well. I said..."If you loved Jehovah, and went along with what the WT is telling you--you should get married at the court house, and not wear your ring anymore.
She then told me not to get to technical on her. Where is that gun when you need it?
Brooke
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White Waves
Has anyone read the "School Brochure" lately?? The holidays are all listed as wrong because of pagan origins. I can't believe I blindly gave that to my teachers - no wonder they felt sorry for me! Seriously, isn't there a "pagan" holiday for every day of the year, if you really look hard????
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ColdRedRain
Every day and month is either pagan, celebrates a pagan person or is from a pagan language.
January
Named after the Roman god of beginnings and endings Janus (the month Januarius).February
The name comes either from the old-Italian god Februus or else from februa, signifying the festivals of purification celebrated in Rome during this month.March
This is the first month of the Roman year. It is named after the Roman god of war, Mars.April
Called Aprilis, from aperire, "to open". Possible because it is the month in which the buds begin to open.May
The third month of the Roman calendar. The name probably comes from Maiesta, the Roman goddess of honor and reverence.June
The fourth month was named in honor of Juno. However, the name might also come from iuniores (young men; juniors) as opposed to maiores (grown men; majors) for May, the two months being dedicated to young and old men.July
It was the month in which Julius Caesar was born, and named Julius in his honor in 44 BCE, the year of his assassination. Also called Quintilis (fifth month).August
Originally this month was called Sextilis (from sextus, "six"), but the name was later changed in honor of the first of the Roman emperors, Augustus (because several fortunate events of his life occurred during this month).September
The name comes from septem, "seven".October
The name comes from octo, "eight"November
The name comes from novem, "nine".December
The name comes from decem, "ten".Sunday
The name comes from the Latin dies solis, meaning "sun's day": the name of a pagan Roman holiday. It is also called Dominica (Latin), the Day of God. The Romance languages, languages derived from the ancient Latin language (such as French, Spanish, and Italian), retain the root.French: dimanche; Italian: domenica; Spanish: domingo
German: Sonntag; Dutch: zondag. [both: 'sun-day']Monday
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon monandaeg, "the moon's day". This second day was sacred to the goddess of the moon.French: lundi; Italian: lunedi. Spanish: lunes. [from Luna, "Moon"]
German: Montag; Dutch: maandag. [both: 'moon-day']Tuesday
This day was named after the Norse god Tyr. The Romans named this day after their war-god Mars: dies Martis.French: mardi; Italian: martedi; Spanish: martes.
The Germans call Dienstag (meaning "Assembly Day"), in The Netherlands it is known as dinsdag, in Danmark as tirsdag and in Sweden tisdag.Wednesday
The day named to honor Wodan (Odin).
The Romans called it dies Mercurii, after their god Mercury.French: mercredi; Italian: mercoledi; Spanish: miércoles.
German: Mittwoch; Dutch: woensdag.Thursday
The day named after the Norse god Thor. In the Norse languages this day is called Torsdag.
The Romans named this day dies Jovis ("Jove's Day"), after Jove or Jupiter, their most important god.French: jeudi; Italian: giovedi; Spanish: jueves.
German: Donnerstag; Dutch: donderdag.Friday
The day in honor of the Norse goddess Frigg.
In Old High German this day was called frigedag.
To the Romans this day was sacred to the goddess Venus, and was known as dies veneris.French: vendredi; Italian: venerdi; Spanish: viernes.
German: Freitag ; Dutch: vrijdag.Saturday
This day was called dies Saturni, "Saturn's Day", by the ancient Romans in honor of Saturn. In Anglo-Saxon: sater daeg.French: samedi; Italian: sabato; Spanish: sábádo.
German: Samstag; Dutch: zaterdag.
Swedish: Lördag; and in Danish and Norse: Lørdag ("washing day").