{"id":52961,"date":"2019-02-27T00:01:30","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T08:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=52961"},"modified":"2019-01-27T11:43:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-27T19:43:17","slug":"carnaval-2019-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/church-history\/carnaval-2019-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnaval 2019 approaches: But is it Christian?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n2007 Carnival at P\u00e1tio de S\u00e3o Pedro square, in Recife, Brazil (Wiki Photo) <\/em><\/p>\n

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‘Carnaval’ for 2019 will soon be observed by millions. Sat, Mar 2, 2019 \u2013 Tue, Mar 5, 2019:<\/p>\n

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As the Rio Carnival 2019 approaches, excitement builds up. The yearly party celebrated in real Brazilian style, continues until Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the Lent period, characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures and fasting …<\/p>\n

The word Carnival originates from the Portuguese \u2018Carne Vale\u2019, interpreted as \u2018Farewell to meat\u2019.<\/p>\n

The phrase refers to the Carnival as being the ultimate celebration before a period of abstinence from alcohol, meat and pleasure begins. This period lasts up to the Easter holiday …<\/p>\n

The first Carnival was organized during the 1640s. During that time, elaborate feasts were organized to give honor to the Greek wine gods. Drinking sprees were common and the Romans organized parties to give honor to Saturnalia and Bacchus. Soldiers exchanged their outfits with others to indulge in nocturnal festivities of wildness and revelry. https:\/\/www.riocarnaval.org\/carnival-date\/rio-carnival-2019.html<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Notice comments about ‘Carnaval’:<\/p>\n

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Rio Carnival<\/em> is a wild 5 days celebration, 40 days before Easter. It … finishes on Fat Tuesday with the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday after which one is supposed to abstain from all bodily pleasures. Carnival with all its excesses, celebrated as a profane event, can be considered an act of farewell to the pleasures of the flesh. http:\/\/www.rio-carnival.net\/<\/p>\n

Brazil’s carnival…s the largest and most famous in the world — and, given that, a major boon for the country’s economy. In Rio alone, close to a million tourists attended the 2012 celebration. http:\/\/www.theatlanticcities.com\/design\/2013\/02\/will-brazil-cancel-carnaval\/4583\/<\/a><\/p>\n

As thousands of tourists flock south for Brazil\u2019s famous pre-Lenten celebration<\/a>, samba schools give floats and costumes a final touch before unveiling their masterpieces on the ruas<\/em> (streets) of R\u00edo…Colombia\u2019s coastal city of Barranquilla holds the second-largest Carnaval during the same dates as Brazil\u2019s festivities, and New Orleans\u2019 Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) will celebrate with floats and beads on Feb. 12. http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2013\/02\/06\/carnival-brazil-preparations_n_2618616.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Carnival…five-day annual exaltation of music, booze and flesh…The rotund King Momo embodies Carnival, a raucous free-for-all where excesses are encouraged and the natural order of things is turned upside down: men dress as women…In addition to the elaborate two-day samba group parade and the high-dollar costumed balls where the rich spend a lot to wear very little<\/strong> in the most exclusive company, Rio\u2019s free, open-to-all street Carnival is bigger than ever. http:\/\/www.silive.com\/news\/index.ssf\/2011\/03\/rio_celebrates_as_carnival_ope.html<\/a><\/p>\n

For as long as locals remember, the sight of people relieving themselves – and the stench of their steamy puddles – has been as much a part of Carnival as half-naked women, samba schools, drag queens, body paint, and drunk and sun-burned foreigners. http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2013\/02\/06\/brazil-pee-patrols-carnival-public-urination_n_2631945.html?utm_hp_ref=world<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Booze, cross-dressing, and flesh exposure does not fit with the Bible’s comments about modesty and avoiding drunkenness, but the party is generally expanding in popularity.<\/p>\n

Notice that the Bible teaches against these activities:<\/p>\n

18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation (Ephesians 5:18)<\/p>\n

5 “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the Lord your God. (Deuteronomy 22:5)<\/p>\n

9…women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation (1 Timothy 2:9).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Carnaval’s relationship to real Christianity is that real Christians should condemn it.<\/p>\n

Here are three reports about the version of carnaval in Bolivia (the first was machine translated from Spanish):<\/p>\n

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He seized the carnival!<\/h2>\n
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The Carnival was born of pagan festivals. In the Christian era is celebrated on the eve of Lent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

By Daniel Rojas Grove<\/strong> | Posted on February 18, 2012<\/div>\n

Costumes. Extras. Masks. Fiesta. Rampage. These days, just before the Christian Lent, millions of people worldwide forget cares and worries jump to the streets and make their lives a carnival. Amid the bustle, drums, trumpets are the contemporary version of ancient pagan festivals like the Roman Saturnalia and Lupercalia.<\/p>\n

Experts say the Carnival tradition dates back over 5000 years, the festivals held in honor of the Apis bull in Egypt.<\/p>\n

In the world there are celebrations of Carnival in places as diverse as remote and Venice (Italy), Lucerne (Switzerland), Cologne (Germany) and this side of the world in New Orleans and Latin America in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Venezuela, Panama and Bolivia…<\/p>\n

Carnival is so important that Unesco for its historical value and aesthetic beauty declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity those of Oruro, Bolivia, the Barranquilla, Colombia, that of Binche, in Belgium, the Makishi, Zambia , and the Drametze in Buthan.<\/p>\n

Oruro is considered the folklore capital of Bolivia and its carnivals are the heritage since 2001. They originate in the Andean invocations to Pachamama (Mother Earth), Uncle Supay (devil) and the Virgen de la Candelaria (Virgin of the Tunnel). http:\/\/www.elcolombiano.com\/BancoConocimiento\/S\/se_prendieron_los_carnavales\/se_prendieron_los_carnavales.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

Devil’s Carnival (La Diablada)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Frommer’s <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
When: 19 – 23 Feb 2009 (annual), Where: Oruro <\/span><\/div>\n
Every spring, Oruro goes into carnival mode. The costumes on show are phenomenal and include anything from llama herders to Amazonian Indians sporting feathered head-dresses. The combination of colour, outlandish masks, music, dance and fireworks is bound to leave you wide-eyed.<\/span><\/div>\n
One of the highlights are the devil dancers<\/strong>, the tradition of which derives from a peculiar kind of devil worship. Oruro is a mining town and the locals, spending so much time underground, decided to adopt a god of the underworld. Christian tradition dictates that this must be the devil and the Oruro faithful thus adopted Satan, or Supay, as their god<\/strong>. <\/span><\/div>\n
They would perform sacrifices to the devil on a regular basis to ensure their safety in the mines and the devil dancing in the carnival derives from their belief in Satan as their protector underground. <\/span>http:\/\/events.frommers.com\/sisp\/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=5769<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Festivals To Get You Going<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n
FF, UK – Feb 18, 2009..<\/span><\/div>\n

La Diablada – The Dance Of The Devil<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The 4km long procession takes place on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and features so many entertainers that it can actually last up to 20 hours. The whole debacle follows a brightly costumes San Miguel character, and behind him come the more famous devils and a whole host of other beings.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The chief devil,<\/strong> Lucifer<\/strong>, get\u2019s treated to the best costume, obviously, and swans around in a velvet cape and ornate mask, naturally. The rest of the procession follows and is drenched in jewels and precious metals with offerings for the owner of the underground minerals, El Tio.<\/span> http:\/\/www.femalefirst.co.uk\/music\/events\/Festivals+To+Get+You+Going+Next+Week-7201.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Festivals involving the devil like the above were not observed by early Christians. It is obviously a pagan celebration that many enjoy and that appears to be growing in popularity.<\/p>\n

Of course, not only is carnival not in the Bible, neither are Ash Wednesday or Lent<\/a> (they did not come until centuries after the original apostles died) as none of them are original practices of the true Church. Nor are they practices of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

Wikipedia<\/em> states:<\/p>\n

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Carnival is a festival traditionally held in Roman Catholic<\/span> and, to a lesser extent, Eastern Orthodox<\/span> societies. Protestant areas usually do not have carnival celebrations or have modified traditions, such as the Danish Carnival. The Brazilian Carnaval<\/span> is the longest celebration today, but many cities and regions worldwide celebrate with large, popular events. These include the Carnevale<\/em> of Venice, Italy, of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; of Torres Vedras, Portugal; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Rijeka, Croatia; Barranquilla, Colombia; and Trinidad and Tobago. In the United States, the famous Mardi Gras<\/em> celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama, date back to French and Spanish colonial times…<\/p>\n

An inspiration for the carnival traditionally was that it marked the last time for celebration and special foods before Lent. The Lenten period was marked by practices of fasting, restricted food, and pious practices. Traditionally, no parties were held and people refrained from eating rich foods, such as meat, and in some cases, dairy, fats and sugar. The forty days of Lent serve to mark an annual time of turning to God and religious discipline.<\/p>\n

While it is an integral part of the Christian calendar, parts of the carnival traditions likely reach back to pre-Christian times. The ancient Roman festivals of the Saturnalia and Bacchanalia may have been absorbed in the Italian Carnival. The Saturnalia, in turn, may be based on the Greek Dionysia and Oriental festivals. While medieval pageants and festivals such as Corpus Christi were church-sanctioned celebrations, carnival was also a manifestation of medieval folk culture. Many local carnival customs are based on local pre-Christian rituals, for example the elaborate rites involving masked figures in the Swabian-Alemannic carnival<\/span>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, many Catholics<\/a>, Eastern Orthodox<\/a>, and others will participate in the revelries associated with carnival. And many will also observe Lent.<\/p>\n

Even though the practices associated with all of them have “pre-Christian origins,” are not endorsed in the Bible, and result in people not understanding God’s plan of salvation for them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Perhaps those who profess Christ should follow His example and observe the same days that He did, such as Passover<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Mardi Gras: The Devil\u2019s Carnival?<\/a> Is Mardi Gras Christian? Do you know that in Bolivia the carnival\/Mardi Gras time is part of a celebration known as the Devil\u2019s Carnival? Where did it come from? There is also a related YouTube video Mardi Gras & Carnaval: Are they for Christians?
\n<\/a>Should You Observe God\u2019s Holy Days or Demonic Holidays?<\/a> This is a free pdf booklet explaining what the Bible and history shows about God’s Holy Days and popular holidays.
\nIs Lent a Christian Holiday?<\/a> When did it originate? What about Ash Wednesday? If you observe them, do you know why? Here is an old, by somewhat related, article in the Spanish language by Dr. Hoeh: \u00bfPor Qu\u00e9 Se Observa la Cuaresma?<\/a> Here is a link to a related sermon: Lent, Ash Wednesday, Carnaval, and Christianity?<\/a>
\nHope of Salvation: How the Continuing<\/em> Church of God differ from most Protestants<\/a> How the Continuing<\/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.
\nWhich Is Faithful: The Roman Catholic Church or the Continuing<\/em> Church of God?<\/a> Do you know that both groups shared a lot of the earliest teachings? Do you know which church changed? Do you know which group is most faithful to the teachings of the apostolic church? Which group best represents true Christianity? This documented article answers those questions.
\nSome Similarities and Differences Between the Orthodox Church and the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> Both groups claim to be the original church, but both groups have differing ways to claim it. Both groups have some amazing similarities and some major differences. Do you know what they are?
\nCross-dressing and other assaults against your children. What should you do?<\/a> Is there an agenda to turn your children and\/or grandchildren away from biblical morality and towards practices promoted by homosexuals? What does the Bible teach about cross-dressing? What should parents do? If there is an agenda, what has been going on? There are also two YouTube videos related to this, titled Transgender ‘Woe to those who call evil good’<\/a> and Cross dressing and Other Assaults Against Your Children<\/a>.
\nIs There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?<\/a> This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several articles, including one by 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>.
\nPassover and the Early Church<\/a> Did the early Christians observe Passover? What did Jesus and Paul teach? Why did Jesus die for our sins? There is also a detailed YouTube video available titled History of the Christian Passover<\/a>.
\nThe Passover Plot<\/a> What was the first Passover plot? Which plots have Islam and the Greco-Roman faiths perpetuated about Passover? A sermon video of related interest is The Passover Plots, Including Easter<\/a>.
\nMelito’s Homily on the Passover<\/a> This is one of the earliest Christian writings about the Passover. This also includes what Apollinaris wrote on the Passover as well. Here is a related sermon, also titled Melito’s Homily on the Passover<\/a>.
\nDid Early Christians Celebrate Easter?<\/a> If not, when did this happen? Where did Easter come from? What do scholars and the Bible reveal? Here is a link to a video titled Why Easter? <\/a>
\nShould Christians Keep the Days of Unleavened Bread?<\/a> Do they have any use or meaning now? What is leaven? This article supplies some biblical answers. Here is a YouTube video intended to be viewed for the first day of unleavened bread: Christians and the Days of Unleavened Bread.<\/a>
\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>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a> Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a> Here is a link in the French language: O\u00f9 est la vraie \u00c9glise Chr\u00e9tienne aujourd\u2019hui?<\/a>
\nContinuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 to the 21st century. Related sermon links include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries<\/a> and Continuing History of the Church of God: 17th-20th Centuries<\/a>. The booklet is available in Spanish: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>, German: Kontinuierliche Geschichte der Kirche Gottes<\/a>, French: L\u2019Histoire Continue<\/em> de l\u2019\u00c9glise de Dieu<\/a> and Ekegusii Omogano Bw\u2019ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete<\/a>.
\n<\/strong>Holy Day Calendar<\/a> This is a listing of the biblical holy days through 2024, with their Roman calendar dates. They are really hard to observe if you do not know when they occur \ud83d\ude42 In the Spanish\/Espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/span>\/Castellano language: Calendario de los D\u00edas Santos<\/a>. In Mandarin Chinese: \u4f55\u65e5\u662f\u795e\u7684\u5723\u65e5\uff1f \u8fd9\u91cc\u662f\u4e00\u4efd\u795e\u7684\u5723\u65e5\u65e5\u5386\u4ece2013\u5e74\u81f32024\u5e74\u3002<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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