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Are Christmas trees and holiday traditions innocent fun—or hidden remnants of pagan worship? In this episode of Five-Minute Debate, host Robert Smith moderates a spirited exchange between Dr. John Matthews, who argues that many Evangelical traditions have pagan roots that should be reconsidered, and Dr. Sarah Hawthorne, who contends that such practices can be redeemed and reoriented to glorify Christ. Featuring insights from scholars like Michael Heiser, Robert Gundry, and Carl Trueman.
By RM SmithAre Christmas trees and holiday traditions innocent fun—or hidden remnants of pagan worship? In this episode of Five-Minute Debate, host Robert Smith moderates a spirited exchange between Dr. John Matthews, who argues that many Evangelical traditions have pagan roots that should be reconsidered, and Dr. Sarah Hawthorne, who contends that such practices can be redeemed and reoriented to glorify Christ. Featuring insights from scholars like Michael Heiser, Robert Gundry, and Carl Trueman.