{"id":27674,"date":"2014-11-19T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T23:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=27674"},"modified":"2014-11-19T12:11:33","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T20:11:33","slug":"kirk-camerons-christmas-movie-seeks-to-save-paganism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/kirk-camerons-christmas-movie-seeks-to-save-paganism\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirk Cameron’s Christmas movie seeks to save paganism"},"content":{"rendered":"
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World News Daily<\/em> reported the following about Kirk Cameron’s latest film Saving Christmas<\/em>:<\/p>\n

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Cameron\u2019s Christmas movie \u201cSaving Christmas\u201d was released in theaters last week for a limited two-week run.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a very pro-Christmas tree movie,\u201d Cameron said. \u201cIt\u2019s pro-St. Nicholas, pro-Christmas trees, pro-nativities and pro-feasting, dancing, celebrations, singing and laughing at Christmas. I do love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the movie, Cameron is charged with giving his brother-in-law a shot of Christmas spirit. Cameron\u2019s sister, played by his real sister Bridgette Cameron, is throwing a Christmas party, complete with dinner and decorations. Her husband goes to sulk in the driveway because he thinks the party and modern day Christmas traditions take away from the true meaning of Christmas. http:\/\/www.wnd.com\/2014\/11\/kirk-cameron-looks-to-save-christmas\/#IW9XrsCi03VKDfuv.99<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Christmas trees are pagan, Nicholas was not a real saint (see Catholic Saint Nicholas Day<\/a>), the decorations associated with Christmas are pagan (see What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Christmas and the Holy Days?<\/a> ), and the whole period began as a big party to honor the sun god (Do You Practice Mithraism?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

So much so, that was the reason that December 25th was chosen.\u00a0 December 25th was the date to honor the sun god Mithras (see\u00a0Do You Practice Mithraism?<\/a> and What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Christmas and the Holy Days?<\/a> ).<\/p>\n

Christmas IS NOT a biblical holy day, nor did early Christians observe it.\u00a0 The real meaning of Christmas is that many decided that they liked paganism and wanted to retain it, basically with a different name (the celebration had been called the Saturnalia as it also honored the pagan god Saturn).<\/p>\n

Yet, Kirk Cameron thinks that the pagan aspects of it should be emphasized as good–but they are not.<\/p>\n

Kirk Cameron likes compromises with paganism.\u00a0 Notice his views on Halloween and other non-biblical holidays:<\/p>\n

In light of his new film “Saving Christmas,” Kirk Cameron is also speaking out on Halloween celebrations, urging Christians to get into the spooky spirit this year.<\/p>\n

“Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas” hits select theaters on Nov. 14,… Cameron addressed the same theories as they are applied to Halloween, clarifying why Christians “should have the biggest Halloween party on your block.”<\/p>\n

“The real origins have a lot to do with All Saints Day and All Hallows Eve,” the actor told The Christian Post. “If you go back to old church calendars, especially Catholic calendars, they recognize the holiday All Saints Day, with All Hallows Eve the day before, when they would remember the dead. That’s all tied in to Halloween.”<\/p>\n

Moreover, the “Unstoppable” star went on to cite the meaning behind dressing up in frightening costumes on Halloween, clarifying the meaning of Oct. 31.<\/p>\n

“When you go out on Halloween and see all people dressed in costumes and see someone in a great big bobble head Obama costume with great big ears and an Obama face, are they honoring him or poking fun?” Cameron asked.<\/p>\n

“They are poking fun at him,” the actor said, answering his own question before comparing the concept of costumes to early Christianity.<\/p>\n

“Early on, Christians would dress up in costumes as the devil, ghosts, goblins and witches precisely to make the point that those things were defeated and overthrown by the resurrected Jesus Christ,” Cameron continued. “The costumes poke fun at the fact that the devil and other evils were publicly humiliated by Christ at His resurrection. That’s what the Scriptures say, that He publicly humiliated the devil when He triumphed over power and principality and put them under his feet. Over time you get some pagans who want to go this is our day, high holy day of Satanic church, that this is all about death, but Christians have always known since the first century that death was defeated, that the grave was overwhelmed, that ghosts, goblins, devils are foolish has-beens who used to be in power but not anymore. That’s the perspective Christians should have. http:\/\/www.christianpost.com\/news\/kirk-cameron-on-halloween-christians-should-have-the-biggest-party-on-the-block-128345\/<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The perspective real Christians should have is what does the Bible teach and what did early Christians do?<\/p>\n

The Bible condemns pagan celebrations and early Christians did NOT dress up as witches and devils. Jesus was not even born on December 25th (see also How did December 25th become Christmas?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Notice something that Jesus taught:<\/p>\n

23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.\u00a0 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.\u00a0 (John 4:23-24)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Christmas is a lie.\u00a0 True worshipers will NOT be celebrating it.\u00a0 To learn more about who the true Christians are, check out the following: Where is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a><\/p>\n

Kirk Cameron, not only overlooks this, he seems to be a pushing more a more ‘ecumenical’ and anti-biblical view of what he calls Christianity.\u00a0 This is wrong, and will NOT end well (cf. Revelation 18).<\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include the following:<\/em><\/p>\n

Is There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?<\/a> This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several articles, including one by the Tkach WCG which states that this should be a local decision. What do the Holy Days mean? Also you can click here for the calendar of Holy Days<\/a>. (Here is a related link in Spanish\/espa\u00f1ol: Calendario Anual de Adoraci\u00f3n \u2013Una cr\u00edtica basada en la Biblia y en la Historia: \u00bfHay un Calendario Anual de Adoraci\u00f3n en la Biblia?<\/a>
\nHanukkah <\/a> Originally a Jewish national holiday, has Hanukkah morphed into a Jewish Christmas?
\nCanadian & Philadelphian Mummers Parades: Another tie to Saturnalia<\/a> In Canada there is a ’12 days of Christmas’ celebration involving Mummers. In Philadelphia, a parade is held on New Years. Does this come from the Bible or where?
\nWas Jesus Born in the Grotto of the Nativity?<\/a><\/span> Was Jesus born in a below ground cave? Was Jesus born below the “Church of the Nativity”? Were the wise men there?
\nHow did December 25th become Christmas?<\/a> Was Jesus born then? If not, why December 25? Here is the article translated into Mandarin Chinese 12\u670825\u65e5\u6700\u540e\u662f\u600e\u4e48\u88ab\u8bb8\u591a\u57fa\u7763\u7684\u4fe1\u4ef0\u8005\u91c7\u7eb3\u7684<\/a>.
\nIs Keeping Christmas a Sin?<\/a> Is keeping Christmas acceptable for true Christians? What are some scriptures to consider?
\nWhat Does the Catholic Church Teach About Christmas and the Holy Days?<\/a> Do you know what the Catholic Church says were the original Christian holy days? Was Christmas among them? Is December 25th Jesus’ birthday or that of the sun god? Here is a link to a related sermon: What do Catholic and other scholars teach about Christmas? <\/a>
\nDid Early Christians Celebrate Birthdays?<\/a> Did biblical era Jews celebrate birthdays? Who originally celebrated birthdays? When did many that profess Christ begin birthday celebrations?
\nIs Halloween Holy Time for Christians? <\/a>This article provides some historical and biblical insight on this question.
\nInternational ‘Halloween’ Should Christians observe Halloween?<\/a> There are many cultures that have celebrations and observances that are similar to some associated with Halloween. What did the Druids do? Is Halloween one of the most important holidays for Satanists? Do the Japanese, Indians, and Chinese have any practices that are similar to some associated with Halloween? Does the Bible endorse or condemn practices that are associated with Halloween?<\/em> This is a video.
\nHope of Salvation: How the Continuing<\/em> Church of God differ from most Protestants<\/a> How the real <\/em>Church of God differs from mainstream\/traditional Protestants, is perhaps the question I am asked most by those without a Church of God background. As far as some changes affecting Protestantism, watch the video Charismatic Kenneth Copeland and Anglican Tony Palmer: Protestants Beware! <\/a>
\nAll Saints’ Day, the Day of the Dead, and All Souls’ Day<\/a> When did “All Saints Day” and the “Day of the Dead” begin? “What about All Soul’s Day”?
\nBeware: Protestants Going Towards Ecumenical Destruction!<\/a> What is going on in the Protestant world? Are Protestants turning back to their ‘mother church’ in Rome? Does the Bible warn about this? What are Catholic plans and prophecies related to this? Is Protestantism doomed?
\nCOGwriter Position on Other Churches and Religions<\/a> What is the fate of those who do not know Christ? What about those who profess Christ outside the Church of God?
\nWhere is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a> This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church?<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The History of Early Christianity<\/a> Are you aware that what most people believe is not what truly happened to the true Christian church? Do you know where the early church was based? Do you know what were the doctrines of the early church? Is your faith really based upon the truth or compromise?
\n<\/strong>Continuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This free pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from c. 31 A.D. to 2014. A related sermon link would be Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. Marque aqu\u00ed para ver el pdf folleto: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COGwriter World News Daily reported the following about Kirk Cameron’s latest film Saving Christmas: Cameron\u2019s Christmas movie \u201cSaving Christmas\u201d was released in theaters last week for a limited two-week run. \u201cIt\u2019s a very pro-Christmas tree movie,\u201d Cameron said. \u201cIt\u2019s pro-St. Nicholas, pro-Christmas trees, pro-nativities and pro-feasting, dancing, celebrations, singing and laughing at Christmas. I do […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-doctrine","category-religious-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27674"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27674\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27679,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27674\/revisions\/27679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27674"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}