Reniaa/Debator said:
Jesus didn't celebrate Birthdays (despite being fully aware of them! His cousin being beheaded at one)
My reply: Because they were simply not a part of the Jewish cultrue, as Boxing Day is not a part of the American culture.
Reniaa then wrongly concluded:
So we Christians don't celebrate Birthdays.
My reply: JWs are not Christians for one thing- they are a pseudo-Christian cult. That being said, there has never been reduced one single Christian principle or Bible writing to show birthdays should not be observed. Therefore, Christians show recognition of the life God gave by observing one's birthday.
Reniaa said:
It is as simple as that.
My reply: Only in JW cultland.
Reniaa/Debator said:
It wasn't till the third century and again under the heavy influence of Rome that Christians started celebrating pagan inspired Birthdays.
My reply: Irrelevant.
Reniaa/Debator:
We can be unique without needing an annual marking of time passing by which would be irrelevent to God anyway who is beyond time.
My reply:
We can be unique with this annual marking of time passing by which would be giving glory to God.