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5 They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.

Looks like christmas trees are a NON-issue. Just thought I'd post the REST of verse 5, which you left off.

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"Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good."

So God says heathens do it, don't you, and you want to take escapist's license with that verse?

Read the entire chapter. The whole point of that statement is that the Israelites feared the pagan gods, and believed evil would befall them if they didn't commit pagan practices, and good would befall them if they did.

I hope my reply wasn't too long for you.