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What is special about the pagan christmas tree?
The Pagan Christmas tree is special because the evergreen tree represents Christian winter rites. It was adopted by Europeans and these trees soon were decorated with ornaments as well.
Are funerals pagan?
Funerals are a universal practice found in many cultures and religions. While some funeral customs may have origins in pagan traditions, modern funerals can vary greatly in terms of religious or cultural influences. Many religions have specific funeral rites and customs that guide how the deceased are mourned and honored.
Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses observe lent?
Because they are not Catholics. Jehovah's Witnesses don't believe in ritualisitc fasting or holidays associated with what they consider to be false religion and/or pagan rites.
Do Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate Easter?
No. The reason is that we do not recognize it as a true christian holiday. If you do research on the Easter holidy, you will find that it is tied with ancient fertility celebrations that usually came in the springtime. The reason that the rabbit and the egg are part of the holiday is that they were viewed as symbols of fertility to people who practiced pagan religions. It is because of the pagan roots of the holiday and it's customs that we do not celebrate it. Answer 2: Please see jw.org at the bottom of the page under LEARN, Answers to Bible Questions. You will see that thhe celebration of Easter is not based on the Bible. If you look into history you will see the true meaning of Easter-it is based on ancient fertility rites. Promoted as s celebbration of Christ's resurrection, Easter is actually rooted in false religion. The name Easter itself has been linked to Esotre, or Ostara, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and of spring.
Can Jehovah witnesses celebrate professional administrative day?
Administrative Professionals' Day (Also known as Secretary's Day) is an unofficial secular holiday observed in the United States on the Wednesday of the last full week of April to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals.Jehovah's Witnesses have no objection to any celebrations NOT linked to pagan, national or religious rites.
Do Jehovah's witness celebrate admin day?
Administrative Professionals' Day (Also known as Secretary's Day) is an unofficial secular holiday observed in the United States on the Wednesday of the last full week of April to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals.Jehovah's Witnesses have no objection to any celebrations NOT linked to pagan, national or religious rites.
What Roman religion did Christianity replace throughout the Roman empire?
Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.Christianity did not replace a religion, it filled a void in the religious lives of the people. The Romans or any of the ancient peoples with the exception of the Jews, had no set religion as we know it. They were pantheists and worshiped an array of gods with each god/goddess having its own rites and rituals. Christianity closely followed many of the "pagan' rites/festivals thereby easing out the old ceremonies and replacing them with its own.
Are there any historical evidences that Jesus Christ was born on 25th December?
There is none. The early Church move Jesus birthday to coincide with the pagan rites of winter, celebrated around the Winter's solstice.
How did jesus look when he was crucified?
He was hung on a stake not a cross, the translation for the word cross from Greek is stauros which means upright pale or steak. The actual cross is an idol for nature worship and pagan sex rites.
How many pagan religions did the roman empire had?
Because if was so large, the Roman empire had innumerable pagan cults or "religions". However dealing with Rome itself, there were, in addition to small local cults, three main cults that could be considered religions in that they had set rites and rituals and days of celebration. These were the cults of Mithra, Cybele, and Isis.
What are rites of manhood?
when someone has rites to do something
What is RITES's population?
RITES's population is 2,000.
