Jeremy i agree with what you have written many of the
traditions in the church have come from pagan beliefs.I thought some of the comments were judgemental of others especially towards those who are pagan.There response was
respectful we can learn alot about having a good attitude towards others and responding to others kindly.I think using scripture
in a legalistic
way is no different than what the pharisees did to Jesus
in his day and he disarmed them by rebuking them saying you without sin cast the first stone.regards brentnz