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   The stupid, satanically manipulated lie you promote here, is that pagans   
   define the meaning of words and actions for everyone. Demonic wisdom is   
   evidenced by envy and selfish ambition (James 3:14-15). Envy and selfish   
   ambition seeks to poison people's minds against the brethren (Acts 14:2).   
      
   “But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their   
   minds against the brothers.” (Acts 14:2, ESV)   
      
   Next thing you'll be telling us is that rainbows are pagan, because   
   pagans use them to promote homosexuality.   
      
   Here is another list showing the absurdity of the “pagan by association”   
   rule, grounded directly in Scripture.   
      
   The word “theos”   
   The inspired Bible calls false gods “theos” (Acts 14:11–12, ESV).   
   The same inspired Bible calls the Father “theos” (John 17:3, ESV).   
   The word does not become pagan because pagans misuse it. Meaning comes   
   from the object referenced.   
      
   Sacrifices   
   Pagans offered sacrifices to idols (1 Kings 18:26, ESV).   
   God commanded sacrifices to Himself (Leviticus 1:3–4, ESV).   
   The act does not define paganism. The recipient does.   
      
   Altars   
   Pagans built altars to false gods (Acts 17:23, ESV).   
   God commanded altars for His worship (Exodus 20:24, ESV).   
   Stone does not carry spiritual corruption. Worship does.   
      
   Incense   
   Pagans burned incense to idols (Jeremiah 44:8, ESV).   
   God commanded incense for His worship (Exodus 30:7–8, ESV).   
   The practice remains holy when God defines its use.   
      
   Singing   
   Pagans sang to false gods (Daniel 3:7, ESV).   
   Believers sing to the Lord (Psalm 95:1–2, ESV).   
   Music does not belong to demons. God created sound.   
      
   Temples   
   Pagans worshiped in temples (Acts 19:24, ESV).   
   God appointed the temple for His name (1 Kings 8:29, ESV).   
   A building does not sanctify worship. God does.   
      
   Feasts   
   Pagans held religious feasts (Exodus 32:6, ESV).   
   God commanded feasts unto Himself (Leviticus 23:2, ESV).   
   Eating together does not become pagan by imitation.   
      
   Fire   
   Pagans used fire in worship (1 Kings 18:28, ESV).   
   God revealed Himself in fire (Exodus 3:2, ESV).   
   Fire serves God when God sends it.   
      
   Crowns   
   Pagans wore crowns in worship (Revelation 9:7, ESV).   
   The redeemed receive crowns from Christ (2 Timothy 4:8, ESV).   
   Authority symbols do not belong to darkness.   
      
   Kneeling and bowing   
   Pagans bowed to idols (Daniel 3:5, ESV).   
   God commands kneeling before Him (Psalm 95:6, ESV).   
   Posture does not determine truth. Allegiance does.   
      
   --   
   Have you heard the good news Christ died for our sins (†), and God   
   raised Him from the dead?   
      
   That Christ died for our sins shows we're sinners who deserve the death   
   penalty. That God raised Him from the dead shows Christ's death   
   satisfied God's righteous demands against our sin (Romans 3:25; 1 John   
   2:1-2). This means God can now remain just, while forgiving you of your   
   sins, and saving you from eternal damnation.   
      
   On the basis of Christ's death and resurrection for our sins, call on   
   the name of the Lord to save you: "For 'everyone who calls on the name   
   of the Lord will be saved'" (Romans 10:13, ESV).   
      
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