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Originally posted by shunyadragon View PostI do believe based by the stories in the Bible concerning tax collection, the shepherds and there flocks indicate that Jesus was born in the spring closer to the Spring Equinox.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWe simply don't know the date. Dec 25 works well for me.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWe simply don't know the date. Dec 25 works well for me.
In my tradition, the Transfiguration is celebrated in August, even though people think it actually occurred shortly before the Passion; they didn't want the feast to occur during the penitential season of Lent, so they shifted it to a more convenient date.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostYep. And it's obvious that the date was more important than the fact that the solstice happened to fall on that date then, since there was never any attempt to tie it to the solstice when it shifted to a different date to due calendar error.
In my tradition, the Transfiguration is celebrated in August, even though people think it actually occurred shortly before the Passion; they didn't want the feast to occur during the penitential season of Lent, so they shifted it to a more convenient date.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostYeah, if Christmas - the birth of Christ - were celebrated in the spring, when many of us think it happened, it would compete with Resurrection Sunday!Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostI celebrate the Resurrection EVERY Sunday.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostWell, me too, but I add WEDNESDAYS!!!!Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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I recommend you do not try too hard and ...research as little as possible. Such weighty things give me a headache. - Shunyadragon, Baha'i apologist
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Originally posted by One Bad Pig View PostWe meet Saturday evenings instead, to prepare for Sunday. We have the odd mid-week service when a major feast doesn't fall on a Sunday, but it's not a regular occurrence except during Lent.
Pedro is in the back, and straining to hear what's going on....
Suddenly, the crowd erupts in a big joyous celebration, cheering and applauding.
Pedro taps the guy in front of him and ask, "what did he say"?
The guy tells Pedro.....
"He said Wednesday Nights don't count!"The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by robrecht View PostMerry Christmas, Happy Solstice, welcome the longer days with joy and peace!The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostAnd don't forget the partridge in a pear tree!אָכֵ֕ן אַתָּ֖ה אֵ֣ל מִסְתַּתֵּ֑ר אֱלֹהֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל מוֹשִֽׁיעַ׃
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Originally posted by shunyadragon View PostI do believe based by the stories in the Bible concerning tax collection, the shepherds and there flocks, and relationship to Passover, indicate that Jesus was born in the spring closer to the Spring Equinox to the beginning of June.
http://www.hebroots.org/sevenfestivals_chap9.htm
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