Are Wedding Rings Pagan? (page 2)

stillajwexelder

yes wedding rings are pagan see the Two Babylons by Rev Alexander Hislop

Leolaia

*** w72 1/15 p. 63 Questions from Readers ***

Even if it were a fact that pagans first used wedding rings, would that rule such out for Christians? Not necessarily. Many of today’s articles of clothing and aspects of life originated in pagan lands. The present time divisions of hours, minutes and seconds are based on an early Babylonian system. Yet, there is no objection to a Christian’s using these time divisions, for one’s doing so does not involve carrying on false religious practices.

carla

So why doesn't the above wt quote also apply to holidays? Other than the gb said so, the exact same reasoning could be used for holidays.

metatron

Algebra is pagan ( Muslim). Our number system is pagan. The days of the week are named after pagan gods - and so are the names of

the months ( Thors day, Juno , etc)

The Watchtower zealously collects pieces of paper with pagan occult religious symbols on them!

They're called dollar bills.

metatron

Perry

Primitive man would capture a woman and encircle her wrists and ankles with chains

Prisons are full of these pre-historic creatures.

KW13

thanks for a lot of great answers, this is really helpful stuff.

cheers folks :)

blondie

*** g03 4/8 p. 30 From Our Readers ***

Luaus

I read with interest your article "Let’s Have a Hawaiian Luau." (June 8, 2002) Several years ago I attended a luau in Hawaii. I felt there were strong religious and spiritistic overtones. Even if luaus today do not involve religious or spiritistic aspects, how are they different from other celebrations that have pagan origins but simply have been adopted by modern cultures to be a family fun gathering?

"Awake!"

responds: As noted there in our footnote on page 24, while the luau may at one time have had a connection with false religious practices, the word now has simply come to refer to a Hawaiian banquet. A specific gathering to which the word "luau" is applied may or may not be appropriate for a Christian to attend. As in all aspects of life, Christians should make decisions that will leave them with a clear conscience before Jehovah God.—1 Timothy 1:5, 19; see also the January 8, 2000, issue of "Awake!" pages 26-7.

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g04 7/8 p. 30 From Our Readers ***

Piñatas

I read with interest the article "The Piñata—An Ancient Tradition." (September 22, 2003) It left me with some questions. The ties to false religion are well-documented. But the article seemed to take the position that as long as it doesn’t bother someone’s conscience, it is OK. What about birthdays and holidays such as Christmas?

"Awake!" responds: Christians refrain from any celebrations or customs that continue to involve false religious beliefs or activities that violate Bible principles. For example, the Bible definitely puts birthday celebrations in a bad light. (Genesis 40:20; Matthew 14:6-10) However, if it is very obvious that a custom has no current false religious significance and involves no violation of Bible principles, each Christian must make a personal decision as to whether he will follow such a custom.

If it is very obvious (according to the WTS)

The WTS makes the decision in the end as to what is pagan and what is not. "It is very obvious" that secular information sources show that both rings, pinatas, and luaus are pagan in origin. None of they are viewed that way by the public any more.

free2beme

Everything is Pagan to come degree.

Are Wedding Rings Pagan?

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