David J. Meyer is just one of the many who came out of deep occult involvement, so this stuff bugs him.
There are others on the web like that, like the "Spriritual Counterfeits Project" and others.

But if we didn't know the pagan roots, we would just keep sending Mom, Grandma and wives, flowers and a card to say "I Love you".

If after doing that for 35 years or so and you suddenly stopped and sent them this article above instead ... is that a better witness ?

Just like Christmas, (Saturnalia).
What would be a better witness for unsaved folks ? Sending them a Card with the Salvation Message in it, or telling them the pagan roots of their Holiday ?

And Easter (Astartes) ... same thing ... Send cards that describe the Resurrection and why Jesus came and died, or explain the true pagan origins of the eggs and rabbits.

Personally, I don't like the eggs, rabbits or Satan Claus ... because either it's as "Unto the Lord" or it isn't .... but this "looking into the way of the Pagans", at this juncture is a bit late and puts an uneasiness to follow through on what these holidays represent to most.
Whatever is not done in faith is sin ... so why do this to folks ?

I don't get into any of the holidays anymore because our families are too far away, but I still try to find the best Christmas Cards that can preach Jesus to them all, because it's the only time of the year that they'll allow the mention of His Name in their houses.

I don't think that people like Meyer and those have no place ... but I think they need to focus more on how "not participating" will affect our unsaved loved ones and friends.

Use it against it's pagan origins for Christ.

Just my thoughts on it all.

I think it is amazing,how God uses things all rounds us to help explain the Good news,such as paul using a pagan alter on mars hill.so those who are so quick to judgment,on how the Church turned these pagan day's into Holy day,and put the focus on Jesus and The Good new's!Is no different than what paul did,on Mars hill.!!!!

Well if I had a sweetheart, she would get roses, a box of chocolates and I would take her out to dinner on February 14th. And I would expect only one thing from her, a kiss.............for at least five minutes :-P

We should enjoy all the holidays according to our conscience, I used to get so caught up in the meaning and origins, I really don't care anymore.

I know whom I have believed, I KNOW what I believe!

I heard that Valentine was a man that was imprisoned for his faith and that he sent love letters to his girlfriend while in prison.

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Gary Eckenroth

The History chanels web for St Valentine includes this information. It also mentions that some believe the information that was posted earlier instead of this.
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The History of Valentine's Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.




One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.


According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

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Gary Eckenroth

Soething King Jimmy said earlier really impacted me:

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matt

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Mike Compton

"In God’s eyes, it is still “Lupercalia”, the “Day Of The Wolf.” Men become wolves, as they carry on the Satanic rituals of fornication, which means sexual intercourse without marriage."


Say's Who?

For me, I shall hug my wife, give her a kiss, and most likey some chocolates..and wish her a Happy Valentines Day.

And doubt very seriously that I have sinned for doing so.

There are far more things to worry about than this.

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Mark

I respect people who have convictions about these types of things. I would not critisize anyone who is avoiding Valentine's Day and Christmas because they believe they are pleasing God. However, I think they are getting carried away with it.

For instance... Henry Ford wrote a book called "THE INTERNATIONAL JEW, THE WORLD'S FOREMOST PROBLEM", and was right in line with Hitler's writings. Yet, I dont see any Christians in America refusing to drive cars. Whats the difference, other than a little bit of hypocrisy? If you're gonna avoid one thing because of it's origin and make a big of it, then you better avoid EVERYTHING of questionable origin.

I love Valentine's Day because it's a day set aside to shower extra love on my beautiful wife. Is that so wrong? I dont think so. I think in this age when divorce is just as rampant in the so-called "church", we could use a few more Valentine's Days!

But we dont practice paganism when we shower our special love with a little extra attention.

Krispy