Misinterpetation to an extreme?
I have just been planning Christian Union for this week, and stumbled upon a website, which I only reccommend if you want to laugh out loud at the apparent stupidity of whoever came up with these notions of 121 Reasons that Christians shouldn't celebrate Christmas.
I've looked up some of the passages mentioned, read some of the thoughts without Biblical references, and am just gobsmacked by the whole farce. What I've read has been taken completely out of context - not just this, but the Bible reference doesn't even seem to tie in with the sentence the author has put with it.
You try and work it out - I certainly am stumped. My thoughts on this? This is definitely proof that as much as we have God-given brains and abilities, "Individuals" should not read the Bible - it needs careful pondering, prayer, thought and accountability to others already with a grounding in what it's about - because, as much as I laughed at some of this guys comments, it scared me somewhat to know that people can even begin believing this stuff. Don't get me wrong - the basic message of God's love and grace is evident throughout the Bible, and I have no problem at all with people reading the Bible on their own - but to come out with thoughts such as this is not healthy.
I've looked up some of the passages mentioned, read some of the thoughts without Biblical references, and am just gobsmacked by the whole farce. What I've read has been taken completely out of context - not just this, but the Bible reference doesn't even seem to tie in with the sentence the author has put with it.
You try and work it out - I certainly am stumped. My thoughts on this? This is definitely proof that as much as we have God-given brains and abilities, "Individuals" should not read the Bible - it needs careful pondering, prayer, thought and accountability to others already with a grounding in what it's about - because, as much as I laughed at some of this guys comments, it scared me somewhat to know that people can even begin believing this stuff. Don't get me wrong - the basic message of God's love and grace is evident throughout the Bible, and I have no problem at all with people reading the Bible on their own - but to come out with thoughts such as this is not healthy.
posted by Mark Burgess at
12:47 PM
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Okay, Christian Union is done.
How difficult did I find reading some of the things out loud? Very! The young people kept having to take over from me, as I was laughing too much! In fact, they couldn't all get through reading without laughter, either!!
It lead to a good discussion, though, and the next few weeks have been sorted, into a look at preparing (advent) for Christmas without "Christian finger wagging". It should be good, as the young people are going to organise the sessions, which means more diversity in content and style.
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Mark Burgess, at November 28, 2006 2:03 PM
hello, enjoyed reading this site!!
good luck with work and everything, well at least everyone was laughing and enjoying it :):)
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kellie, at November 29, 2006 10:22 PM
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