Spiritual Abuse and Christmas Trees

By Eric M. Pazdziora I think I finally figured out what Christmas trees are really about. A while ago I found a blog article on the subject of our friend Mr. Tannenbaum. Apparently (the author observed) some folks believe that Christmas trees are pagan symbols that the church has adopted in sinful syncretism. They appeal to Scriptures such as Jeremiah 10 to support the idea: the passage describes trees being chopped down, decorated with precious metals, and worshiped by pagans (“A-ha!” chorus the neo-Scrooges). Knowing a bit about interpreting Scripture in context, I smelled an opportunity to cry “Humbug!” True, …

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SALVATION BELONGS TO THE LORD

Psalms 3:1-8 The third psalm is a psalm of David when he was fleeing from Absalom. Going over the Mount of Olives and out towards the Judean wilderness on news that Absalom was coming with an army from Hebron. And David pours out his heart to the Lord. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me ( Psalms 3:1 ). Absalom had been able to gather much of Judah against David. Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God ( Psalms 3:2 ). God …

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Psychologizing of the Christian Churches

Theorists and the Psychological Theories That Have Destroyed American Culture and Christianity For decades we have known the destructive effect of psychology and its gurus have had on European and American morality, but the full extent of what it has done to our people is just beginning to bear fruit. Its influence is pervasive in the media, education, the field of medicine, counseling, and in the church. What have some of the theorists really done and what have they taught that has so blunted the teaching of Scriptural morals? Below is a review of what some of the pioneer teachers …

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EVANGELICAL ZIONISM

Evangelical Christians have traditionally been strong supporters of Israel and the Jewish people. Their support can no longer be taken for granted. There is now a strong movement to undermine evangelical support for Israel – and it is gaining momentum. I. Evangelicals Changing Sides Evangelical Christians have traditionally been strong supporters of Israel and the Jewish people. Their support can no longer be taken for granted. There is now a strong movement to undermine evangelical support for Israel – and it is gaining momentum. Film Series Jan 1, 2016 Christian anti-Zionism, I. EVANGELICALS CHANGING SIDES II. CHRISTIAN ANTI-ZIONISTS: IN THEIR …

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