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I want to make this a separate thread because I think it applies to many aspects of our life.
Banarenth said. "I have always been a firm believer that it isn't the origin but the usage that makes something good/bad".
Last night I saw a graduate in Theology, online, who said the same thing and it really opened my eyes.
He said we cannot determine something is evil because of it's roots.
It is how it is used here and now.
His example was was a bit grotesque but it certainly made the point.
He said if we are going to do this then we better give up just about everything.
Soccer was an evil sport. it's roots go back to when they played with a human head. I believe he mentioned prayer to pagan gods too.
It really made me think.
As an example, some Christians won't celebrate Halloween and some Christian churches have Halloween parties.
I do believe it is what we use and how we use it that really matters.
(Dusty, if you are reading this, I agree if something does not feel right or you are personally convicted that is another matter.)
But to be afraid to stand up for what we like or enjoy because we fear judgement from others is back to trying to please man, and pleasing God is all we should really worry about!
Banarenth said. "I have always been a firm believer that it isn't the origin but the usage that makes something good/bad".
Last night I saw a graduate in Theology, online, who said the same thing and it really opened my eyes.
He said we cannot determine something is evil because of it's roots.
It is how it is used here and now.
His example was was a bit grotesque but it certainly made the point.
He said if we are going to do this then we better give up just about everything.
Soccer was an evil sport. it's roots go back to when they played with a human head. I believe he mentioned prayer to pagan gods too.
It really made me think.
As an example, some Christians won't celebrate Halloween and some Christian churches have Halloween parties.
I do believe it is what we use and how we use it that really matters.
(Dusty, if you are reading this, I agree if something does not feel right or you are personally convicted that is another matter.)
But to be afraid to stand up for what we like or enjoy because we fear judgement from others is back to trying to please man, and pleasing God is all we should really worry about!