The NT says that somethings are acceptable for some, while for others it is not because though that particular act itself may not be wrong, it can lead to acts that are. For instance, while one person may celebrate Christmas ONLY as Christ's birth, that is great for them. But for others, Christmas becomes maybe part Christ, but more family, friends, Christmas trees, snowmen, nativity scenes, decorations, Santa and presents. These can lead them to sin, or can influence others to sin. And so they choose to avoid Christmas.

Neither is wrong nor abnormal. Maybe more or less typical or standard is all.

If you are claiming it is warong because the day was originally a pagan holiday, that's no reason either. Everyday is God's day. Just because some false faith wants to desecrate it doesn't make it less of a day from God. In fact, scripture says:

Gen 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day,

Just because man uses something for evil does not mean God cannot use it for good.

If your are instead talking about the commercialism, selfishness, greed and false idols of Christmas like Santa, Jack Frost, etc, then I agree. But these are idols of man and man's doing. These do not negate the true worship of celebrating Christ's birth.

Unfortunately they also have the Anti Christian Lawyer's Union (ACLU) as well. And the ACLU has some sort of demonic hold over the courts and lawmakers.

Second... "Christians must 'let go' some beliefs for sake of peace"

Who said anything about peace?

Matthew 10
34"Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
35"For I came to SET A MAN AGAINST HIS FATHER, AND A DAUGHTER AGAINST HER MOTHER, AND A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AGAINST HER MOTHER-IN-LAW;
36and A MAN'S ENEMIES WILL BE THE MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.

Matthew 24
9"Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
10"At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another.
11"Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many.

Anyone who teaches what was quoted in the article is one of these false prophets. Do not believe them and become of the fallen away.

now now, no putting words in my mouth to try to get your way out of answering the question, especially when they are so totally wrong. I never said I reject the Psalms, not in the least. I said that the Holy Spirit is still very capable of working in us today, even in song. And therefore words outside of the Psalms can be just as praiseful and worshipful. So back to the post without putting words into my mouth.

Now bear in mind, I'm not talking about every individule in America, but America as a nation.

No

"Is there MORE to come.???"

Most definately

"Where in Scripture do you find that the Holy Spirit will enable, future people to rewrite the praise of God which is "ommitted" from Scripture, and utilise the modern instrumental support of music.???"

I see in scripture where it says to sing praises to the Lord. Not where it says only sing only the 150 Psalms and nothing else. I also see where the apostles give praises toGod that are not direct quotes from them. That tells me we are not limited to them. Also, scripture says to use stringed instruments. Not "only these specific stringed instruments". To limit either is to add these limitations into scripture, not accept scripture as it is. Instead scripture tells us to test new things and see if they are Godly. So I do. Are the words and praises Godly? Of the CCM I enjoy and play, yes.

What board is it? I use to be on one but my mundane job barred me for spending too much time there and not working! lol

My passion is teaching Creation and a literal Bible because I believe it is the key to opening up countless hearts (mine was once one). I just don't want it to ever come close to sounding near the importance of the Salvation message is all.

It doesn't expouse the RCC god, the Christian God, Jewish god, Babalonian god, pagan god, Greek gods, Roman gods, Egyptian gods, Budda, Allah, Baal, etc. Heck, it doesn't even eliminate the possibilities of this being the creation of aliens or beings from A Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy. It simply shows why there must have been a creator of some sort.

Its a very, very small step in the right direction. But honestly, all I want taken in the schools.

Just because some (pastors, politicians, teachers, ccm artists, etc) have given to greed and corruption, does not mean all. And to say my opinions are not based on sound biblical thinking is silly when I quote scripture. now if you mean that because I do not take what is plainly written and force it to mean something else, then yes.

By your use of 'man' I assume you belive the Holy Spirit incapable of still speaking through us any more? Tell me, does your Pastor ever speak any words not found directly in scripture? These are no different than words not in scripture put to song.

"Therefore instruments are not necessarily supported by your stated arguement"

What??? Scripture says to use these instruments. How can you say playing the instruments in praise is not supported by scripture?

I do think it applies to this debate as well since there are many scriptures saying to shout to the Lord in song and dance, to make a joyful noise unto Him and play to Him on stringed instruments (guitars, bass and piano are all stringed instruments), drums, cymbals, tamborines and horns (electric piano/organ). He says to do it, so I am and as long as the songs and my heart are true, I will continue do do as HIS WORD tells us to do.

Nope. Its harder to control people that think for themselves. Its much easier to control those that only think what they are told. "(The government, TV, scientists, teacher, etc) says its true so it must be true. Right?"

And you also need to watch how you insult us. You calling any of us pridefull and egotistical then in the same post as call me 'illogical and immature' when compared to your thinking IS pridefull and egotistical. YOUR works are not showing you to be who you claim.