Educating others about America's Christian Holidays
Q: At school I heard students talking bad about Christians, and how we are stealing every holiday. I pray for them but can I do more?
A: Christians are the reasons we have these holidays. Our nation was founded on Christianity and Christian principles; as seen in our Founding Documents. Still is for the most part. And was since we arrived in 1500s.
If this is about Christmas you could share Saving Christmas with them. America and the West celebrates Christmas because of Christ. But that movie explains the history and why we have the symbology in the season even non Christians dont realize.
Share as in send them a link to watch it. Some places might have it free right now.
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/saving-christmas
https://tubitv.com/movies/460975/saving-christmas
If they are friendly or you interacted before You could say "I think there is a lot of misunderstanding about Christmas but I can send you a video on why, if you are interested."
Or "I heard your conversation yesterday about Christianity and holidays. I am a Christian, if you are interested in finding out why, I would be happy to explain."
And then briefly share why, its connection to Christ, America's foundations are Christian and ask if they have ever heard or understood the gospel. Then hand them a gospel tract. Let them know if they have any genuine questions about it or Christianity you would be happy to help.
They might not be open to it though. If they're suppressing truth they just want to slander and not get real answers. So dont argue. If they have no interest just leave it alone.
If they ask questions you can get back to them. Research the answers here , here and here and pop it over to their phone.
One recommendation though is if you plan to use your phone to communicate with them... use a burner number app in case they try to harass you they (and their friends) no longer have your phone number if you burn it. If you are under 18 I would ask your parents or Christian relatives if theyd pay for that so you can safety witness to students. And make sure your parents can monitor those messages for general safety (and deal with any possible bullying).
If you want to know how to share the gospel and get equipped to reach the lost this can help. But just remember it goes hand in hand with knowing the Bible. So make sure you read it everyday. Here are some various reading plans to spice it up.
God bless!
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(*history and how we can celebrate)
* Note on religious freedom in our founding documents was actually stating we will not be ruled by Catholicism, but freedom "in Christianity"; since the west was Christian and societies were built on it, America would be "free from" the control of apostate Catholicism.
PS you could also just share this page with them 😊 since it answers all these questions and many others that non Christians ask.
