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   Hmm, the NT is the source of Christ's birth.  Does that mean the below   
   makes theNT an ungodly source for discussing the "wise men" in ?association   
   with the glory of His birth?   
      
   The jw vatican's nwt "translation" has the "wise men" and their role in the   
   nativity with only a positive presentation of them.  That includes their   
   role in protecting the newborn from death and making an effort to worship   
   Him.  as the reason for the long trip.   
      
   Note the false broken forced logic; nT presents "wise men" in a positive   
   light; therefore christmas not to bee observed.   
      
   >1) "Wise men" were pagan Persian astrologers and sorcerers. Things   
   >condemned by God.   
   >   
   >2) Bible doesn't say how many  pagan Persian astrologers and sorcerers   
   >there were.   
   >   
   >3) 'Star' first led them to the evil murderous Herod.   
   >   
   >4) Herod plans a murder plot using the astrologers as dupes. Tells   
   >them to find Jesus, and then return, so he can pay him homage also.   
   >   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)