Questions about whether Jeremiah 10:1–5 speaks against having a Christmas tree, whether celebrating Christmas is extra-biblical and we should be celebrating Israelite feasts and festivals instead, and why Zechariah was was disciplined for questioning the message he received from an angel but Mary wasn’t.

Does Jeremiah 10:1–5 Speak against Having a Christmas Tree?

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What’s the Best Evidence for the Reliability of the Old Testament?

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Why Would You Say Evolution Has No Purpose?

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Are the Crusades Proof That Christians Are Evil?

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Is Matthew 23:23 an Argument for Social Justice?

Questions about responding to someone who says the Bible teaches reincarnation when it says John the Baptist “is Elijah who was to come” in Matthew 11:14 and whether Matthew 24:36–44 is referring to the rapture.

Does Jeremiah 10:1–5 Speak against Having a Christmas Tree?

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