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Please pray, lift her name up boldly before the throne that all will go very well for her.

Lord God please lay your hands,extend your love,
grace and mercy on Sandi and heal her body
in the precious name of Jesus.Amen.
For one, L0rd and God are basically the same damn thing so this prayer already started off wrong. Then the part about laying his hands on someone. How do you know he has hands? If its a he to begin with? This is a perfect example that I can use to tell people about how I feel about this God and also why I chose Atheism over Christianity. For one, being in a Church never felt right to me, hearing people talk about this God made me uncomfortable, way before I was able to chose what religion I wanted. This shit just doesn’t make sense to me this God crap doesn’t register. I know I’ll believe in the Sasquatch before I believe in this God that people believe in. Christians fail to realize before they comment my blogs if they even read them before-hand that I was a Christian before and it made me uncomfortable. The logic I had then and now is the reason why, I can’t believe in this being when there is no sign of him any where. When all these crazy events such as December 12, 2012 and this so -called Judgment Day occurs then even if I’m dead and I’m some damn spirit or angel, or burning in hell that you people seem to believe in happen then yea I’ll believe in this God then, until then no.
I can’t even see, hear, or feel this character but yet he’s controlling everyone’s lives including mine because I don’t believe in him and the fact that some human wrote this book, I mean I can’t knock no one’s religion but that bullshit up above. If he could really heal her body, she wouldn’t need healing. All of this shit wouldn’t be happening. Damn with this “this is all his plan to make you believe” bullshit cause I’m not buying it.
Its been so many times when I was forced to go to Church I wanted to scream on top of my lungs how I really felt about this being. No, if you’re thinking because I was forced to go to Church is the reason why I don’t believe in your God then you’re wrong and also an idiot. I sat there and listened, I understood all of this that this man or woman was saying. Shit just didn’t fit right. A man can do a sermon and scream “Oh holy day!” all the hell he want but how do he really know if he’s even real?
Whats with this Christmas shit? He was born on December 12th, so people say but no where in the Bible does it say when he is born. So where the hell, no who the hell came up with this idea of giving presents? Oh because its his “birthday” which really isn’t cause no one knows for sure, so everyone gets presents? Ah, I see! Well I don’t celebrate Holidays. So since he was born supposedly in December but he was resurrected on Easter then what the hell is the Easter Bunny for? What does that symbolize?
Even this Bible people is reading the is unsure of a lot of shit. If people were around all those years to write this crock of bullshit then it had to be someone around to know when he was born. Just so happened to write a whole book on shit that this God supposedly said but can’t tell when his Birthday was?
Well let me just put this…

The History and Origin of Christmas

What is the history of Christmas?

The celebration of the holiday of Christmas is not a biblical concept. Nowhere in the Bible are we given a date for Christ’s birth and nowhere in Scripture is there an account that there was ever a commemoration of the occasion of Christ’s birth. Christmas was not celebrated, commemorated, or observed either by the apostles or in the apostolic church for at least the first 300 years of church history. Christmas first came on the church scene about A.D. 440 when the Roman Catholic Church sought to incorporate the festival Saturalia, which honored Saturn and the Roman celebration of Natialis Solis Invicti (birthday of the Unconquerable Sun), both of which were celebrated on December 25th. The early church, in an attempt to get rid of the pagan holiday, declared December 25th to be the day to celebrate the birthday of the Son of God.

Many historians think that Jesus was born sometime in the spring because the shepherds were in the fields at lambing time. It seems quite appropriate that the “Lamb that takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:19) would have been born during the time that all of the lambs destined for sacrifice in the temple were also born. Since it is also a fact that the very hour Christ gave His life for the sins of men, all over Jerusalem the Passover lambs were being slain (John 19:14). It would not be “coincidence” but the timing of the plan and purpose of God.

Does this mean that modern-day Christians should not celebrate Christmas? For today’s Christian, the origin of Christmas is, and should be, the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. So, consider your Christmas traditions. Which traditions focus on Jesus Christ?
Origin of Christmas – The Biblical Account
The origin of Christmas is presented beautifully in the well-known biblical account of Luke: “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:1-11).
Origin of Christmas – The Traditions and Controversies
For today’s Christian, the origin of Christmas is, and should be, the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. Nothing more and nothing less. However, most of what we witness on December 25th each year has absolutely nothing to do with that blessed day, which probably occurred in late summer or early fall about 2,000 years ago. In fact, most of the customs and traditions of Christmas actually pre-date the birth of Jesus, and many of them are downright deceptive in their meaning and origin. Here are a few examples:

The date of December 25th probably originated with the ancient “birthday” of the son-god, Mithra, a pagan deity whose religious influence became widespread in the Roman Empire during the first few centuries A.D. Mithra was related to the Semitic sun-god, Shamash, and his worship spread throughout Asia to Europe where he was called Deus Sol Invictus Mithras. Rome was well-known for absorbing the pagan religions and rituals of its widespread empire. As such, Rome converted this pagan legacy to a celebration of the god, Saturn, and the rebirth of the sun god during the winter solstice period. The winter holiday became known as Saturnalia and began the week prior to December 25th. The festival was characterized by gift-giving, feasting, singing and downright debauchery, as the priests of Saturn carried wreaths of evergreen boughs in procession throughout the Roman temples.

Variations of this pagan holiday flourished throughout the first few centuries after Jesus Christ, but it probably wasn’t until 336 AD that Emperor Constantine officially converted this pagan tradition into the “Christian” holiday of Christmas.

Origin of Christmas – What Really Matters?

The true origin of Christmas is filled with controversy and compromise. A quick study will reveal a number of disturbing roots that we haven’t been able to cover in this brief article. In short, the Christmas holiday we celebrate today is indicative of Christianity’s willingness to absorb the world’s customs and traditions, and forget its simple roots in the historical reality of Jesus Christ. Christmas should be nothing more than a simple, yet wonderful reminder of Christ’s humble beginning as a human child in this world. His birth merely set the stage for the power, glory, and salvation that would be revealed in His life, death, and resurrection! Whether it’s December 25th, sometime in late September, or any other day of the year, we should use each and every opportunity to reflect on Jesus Christ and His message of hope for all of us.

The Origin of Easter – A Christian Commentation

The origin of Easter, a holiday associated with the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is actually based on an ancient pagan celebration. Christians recognize this day as commemorating the culminating event of their faith, but like so many other “Christian” holidays, Easter has become commercialized and mixed with non-christian traditions like the Easter Bunny, Easter parades and hunting for Easter eggs. How did this happen?

The origin of Easter dates back to ancient times, not long after the global Flood recorded in Genesis 6-9 of the Bible. Nimrod, a grandson of Noah, had turned from following his grandfather’s God and had become a tyrannical ruler. According to the biblical record, as king, Nimrod created Babel, Ninevah, Asshur, Calla and other cities, all known for lifestyles that promoted unspeakable evil and perversion. When Nimrod died, his wife, Queen Semiramis, deified him as the Sun-god, or Life Giver. Later he would become known as Baal, and those who followed the religion Semiramis created in his name would be called Baal worshipers. They became associated with idolatry, demon worship, human sacrifice and other practices regarded as evil.

The origin of Easter involves the birth of Semiramis’ illegitimate son, Tammuz. Somehow, Semiramis convinced the people that Tammuz was actually Nimrod reborn. Since people had been looking for the promised savior since the beginning of mankind (see Genesis 3:15), they were persuaded by Semiramis to believe that Tammuz was that savior, even that he had been supernaturally conceived. Before long, in addition to worshiping Tammuz (or Nimrod reborn), the people also worshiped Semiramis herself as the goddess of fertility. In other cultures, she has been called Ishtar, Ashtur and yes, Easter.

The origin of Easter goes back to the springtime ritual instituted by Semiramis following the death of Tammuz, who, according to tradition, was killed by a wild boar. Legend has it that through the power of his mother’s tears, Tammuz was “resurrected” in the form of the new vegetation that appeared on the earth.

According to the Bible, it was in the city of Babel that the people created a tower in order to defy God. Up until that time, all the people on the earth spoke one language. The building of the tower led God, as recorded in Genesis 11:7, to confuse their tongues to keep them from being further unified in their false beliefs. As the people moved into other lands, many of them took their pagan practices with them.

Contemporary traditions such as the Easter Bunny and the Easter egg can also be traced back to the practices established by Semiramis. Because of their prolific nature, rabbits have long been associated with fertility and its goddess, Ishtar. Ancient Babylonians believed in a fable about an egg that fell into the Euphrates River from heaven and from which Queen Astarte (another name for Ishtar or Semiramis) was “hatched.”

Origin of Easter – Resurrection Day for Christians

For Christians, the origin of Easter is simply the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ about 2,000 years ago. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus Christ, the true Messiah promised in the Old Testament, was crucified and resurrected at the time of the Jewish Passover. Since that awesome event took place, those who believe Christ is their Messiah have honored that day and often celebrated it with the traditional Passover. As the Gospel of Christ spread throughout non-jewish nations, among people who did not have a history of celebrating the Passover, the pagan rites of Easter gradually became assimilated into what the Christian church called “Resurrection Day.” Compromising the commandments of God with the comfort of the world is as old as the nation of Israel itself. Actually, American history teaches us that Easter was dismissed as a pagan holiday by the nation’s founding Puritans and did not begin to be widely observed until just after the Civil War. Those interested in a Christian view of American history and the gradual compromise of America’s Biblical foundations may wish to read books such as The Light and the Glory by Peter Marshall and David Manuel.

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