Who's "attacking" the Body of Christ? I am a member of that body - deal with it.
If, however, you want to actually discuss the subject of this thread - whether or not the celebration of "Christmas" has pagan roots or not, just simply say so - no need to get defensive about it.
Like I said, I do not have a problem with the holiday. If it actually WAS the celebration of the birth of Jesus at the start, it would be fine, too. But we know that it was not something the first Christians noted and it took several hundred years for it to start being seen that way. We have no mention of Jesus' birthday being celebrated when he was physically here on earth nor do we have any mention of it from the Apostles. I think the celebration of the light coming into the world with the birth of Christ is worth celebrating, but it was his death and resurrection that deserves the MOST, of course. There can be no denying that there were many ancient customs around that time of year and that many of them found their way into the Christian religion either by chance or purposely. I think we can ALL agree that the rampant consumerism and greed factors have diminished whatever spiritual purpose intended when Christians started observing it. It's up to us to continue the correct reason for the season and do whatever we can to not allow the amazing grace of God who gave us the unspeakable gift of eternal life through His Son to be lost in the shuffle.
anyone who believes the celebration of Christmas, that is the birth of Jesus Christ, has “pagan roots” doesn’t understand the Scriptures. Mary, Joseph, the angels and shepards all celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, and i can assure you, paganism had nothing to do with it.
but it is interesting that someone who claims to be a member of the Body of Christ, would give aid and comfort to those who attack the Body of Christ with this false “pagan roots” charge. it is doubly interesting that someone who thumps their chest about following the Scriptures, is seemingly ignorant about the Biblical foundation of celebrating Jesus Christ being born of a woman in order to redeem mankind.
it is amazing that for many people the hatred of the Body of Christ outweighs everything else they believe, even when it contradicts what else they claim to profess.
and yes, i can hear the objections already, the Church, established by Jesus Christ Himself and spread all over the known world by the Apostles, that has been here continuously for 1,979 years and will be here until Jesus comes back at the end of the world, the Church is the Body of Christ.
if you doubt that attacking the Church is the same as attacking the Body of Christ, read Acts 9:3-5 to see how Jesus treats such attacks.