" Although the luau may originally have had some connection with false religious practices, the word has simply come to refer to a Hawaiian banquet. Many Christians may therefore conscientiously feel that they can participate."
What if it read this way:
" Although Christmas may originally have had some connection with false religious practices, the custom has simply become the celebrating the birth of the Messiah. Many Christians may therefore conscientiously feel that they can participate."
Or:
" Although birthdays may originally have had some connection with false religious practices, the custom has simply become the celebrating the anniversary of ones birth. Many Christians may therefore conscientiously feel that they can participate."What's the difference?