Re: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas and East
Interesting indeed. We are told, early on in the video, that an unexamined belief (convention, if you will) is inexcusable. Then he tells us... what to believe. The irony is delightful.
Anyway...
So "the church" co-opted a couple of traditional pagan holidays. Big deal. I don't see that, in and of itself, as a reason for Christians not to celebrate this or that aspect of their beliefs. Now, if you have trouble with the form of those celebrations, including all the pagan symbology (evergreen boughs, bonfires, eggs, nuts, sunrise services, etc.), again, fine. If you're afraid of some evil magic accidentally rubbing off on your while you celebrate, more power to you. Don't take the chance.
Me, I'm happy to have a faith that allows, no, demands that I use my capabilities of reason so that I don't have to worry about my soul being threatened by touching an egg or going to church in the early morning.