Two seraphim were guarding the gate of Eden. They were believed to be Assyrian origin. We also find a similar one in Chinese Taoism shrines.
Magi who celebrated the birth of Jesus were said to be Zoroastrian priests.
According to several surveys, actual birthday of Jesus Christ was the same or close date to the date of his death. It's very confusing to celebrate his birth and death at the same date.
The birthday of the Zoroastrian supreme God of light Mithra was 25th of December so it's not completely unimaginable to speculate the worship of two religions merged at some point in history.
Christianity was from its origin paganistic itself. Paganistic from Judaism. It's so natural for Christian faith to tolerate more paganistic views judging from its paganistic origin.
You may see it as natural, but it certainly doesn't reflect reality. Christianity is not a religion of tolerance (as commonly practiced, at least).
ReplyDeleteYour remark is so common in many religions. Their insist is similar. Our religion is tolerant, but yours are not. Therefore we eliminate you.
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