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.
It's too bad that some people, in an attempt to denigrate everyone but "their" group, will try to make a mountain out of a molehill just so they can pound their chests and pretend pious "holiness" and a "better than you" meme. They only look silly and petty. It seems you need to go back and actually read my responses before you come back on and spit out the negative and accusatory rhetoric. Go back and read the actual points about what it is about "Christmas" that comes from so-called pagan roots. OBVIOUSLY, it is NOT the birth of our Savior in Bethlehem around 4-6 B.C. Did the Wise Men set up evergreen trees and decorate them? Did they expect Mary and Joseph to exchange gifts with them? Did this all happen on December 25??? In other words, cool your jets!
As for "hatred of the Body of Christ", better look to your own attitude there. It isn't hatred to preach the Gospel. It isn't hatred that motivates others to present the clear message of the grace of God, who loved the world enough to send his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will have everlasting life. THAT is the reason for the season. Maybe your Christmas "spirit" will be calmed down enough to enjoy the special day. I hope so.