Birthdays. Biblical proof they should be celebrated.

Nomex

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We talked about this in another thread, and I have been thinking about it since. Obviously we should not adopt the pagan demonic version of birthday celebrations, but in addition to all the other things we commented about I'd like to add what i think is the best proof we should celebrate birthdays.

Children are a gift from God. Angels cannot create life the way we can. Off spring who are your blood. And when you have children, you see the significance of these bible verses. Child birth is perhaps the reason we made it this far. Our love for our children allowed us to keep going until this final stage of this final struggle between good and evil. Without the birth of all these prior generations, for centuries and for the thousands of years we have existed, our existence would not be possible.

Birthdays should be celebrated. Just not the way the world and Satan celebrate them.
 
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Soul Sage

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I don't think anything is wrong if you feel like celebrating another day for yourself, knowing you survived another year. But to expect presents on your birthday is like self worship. Birthdays are a Hallmark for your accomplishments from year to year. So it's recognized but shouldn't be celebrated by feeling the need to give birthday wishes and presents. That would be a form of self idolatry.
 

Nomex

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I don't think anything is wrong if you feel like celebrating another day for yourself
I think there is very much something wrong with the fact you cannot read! Not ONE word, NOT ONE, in my post said anything about "celebrating another day for yourself."

You are not a sincere person. Or maybe you're just stupid! I have two children you jackass, and what I was clearly talking about was the celebration of having children...also known as childbirth. And with each child comes a birthday! My post is literally about celebrating the birth of your child. The exact opposite of your deranged interpretation. You're a jackass!

Do me a favor and imagine me giving you the middle finger! I am and you deserve it, you ass! What is wrong with you? Learn some reading skills you jerk! Oh and by the way, imagine the fact that my 6' 2" ass, not only has the size but the expertise to knock some sense into you! What you need is a good ass kicking! What a jerk you are!
 

Nomex

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I don't think anything is wrong if you feel like celebrating another day for yourself
I have to just quote this again...this is beyond stupid, if you read what I wrote! Did you just make a post without reading what I wrote?

You did, and it's obvious! You read the title, and then posted your idiocy!
 

Nomex

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Oh and BTW, if I were you, I'd try not to piss off a parent like you just did to me! The level of stupid you just wrote, is off the charts you ass! Unbelievable!
 

Cristo

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I think there is very much something wrong with the fact you cannot read! Not ONE word, NOT ONE, in my post said anything about "celebrating another day for yourself."

You are not a sincere person. Or maybe you're just stupid! I have two children you jackass, and what I was clearly talking about was the celebration of having children...also known as childbirth. And with each child comes a birthday! My post is literally about celebrating the birth of your child. The exact opposite of your deranged interpretation. You're a jackass!

Do me a favor and imagine me giving you the middle finger! I am and you deserve it, you ass! What is wrong with you? Learn some reading skills you jerk! Oh and by the way, imagine the fact that my 6' 2" ass, not only has the size but the expertise to knock some sense into you! What you need is a good ass kicking! What a jerk you are!
Actually, you kinda sound like a jackass right now. Just sayin'. Celebrating your own birthday is pretty common. You owe Soul an apology! Fact!
 
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White Stone

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This might not be a birthday but Abraham celebrated a milestone of Isaac.

Genesis 21:8 “Now the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham prepared a big feast on the day that Isaac was weaned.”
If we can celebrate wedding anniversaries, then maybe we can celebrate birthdays, just not in a way the world celebrates it, but in a way that glorifies God.(1 Corinthians 10:31) I know of JW’s who celebrate their baptism anniversary. They even had a cake like its a birthday!(Just no candles)
 

Deborah

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I thank Jehovah every year that I am alive on the day I was born. A non jw family member who shares same month but several days later comes up and we go to brunch and share appreciation love gifts. Does not bother my conscience.

At end of year around holidays we share what I call thank you for your love and keeping in touch with me all year gifts. A couple of my neighbors who knew and liked my husband bring me dishes of food during holidays and sometimes they leave a gift card in the bottom of the bag.

I have no problem with any of that. If I am wrong that is between me and Jehovah. No body's business.

How we choose to celebrate life is a personal decision in my opinion as so many other things. I feel as long as I am not doing anything to offend Jehovah in my life celebration I am just fine.

It amazes me how jw claim they are so loving.
My neighbors have shown more concern for me as a human being than any witness I know. They knock on my door Ms. Eyes and Ears we are going to store do you need anything. If you ever do just ask. Several have given me their cell numbers to call if I need help.

Sad very sad. But Jehovah said love would cool off did he not. Matthew 24:12.

Just my opinions.
 
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Watchman

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I studied with a married couple in Oregon and she celebrated her birthday every year by taking her mother out to dinner. That approach actually makes sense and is godly. I encouraged her to keep it up. What could be more appropriate than honoring the one who gave birth to you? And the Bible does command children to honor their parents. Of course, in Satan's world, everything is perverse. Parents honor their children for being born. Crazy.
 

A B

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I think there is very much something wrong with the fact you cannot read! Not ONE word, NOT ONE, in my post said anything about "celebrating another day for yourself."

You are not a sincere person. Or maybe you're just stupid! I have two children you jackass, and what I was clearly talking about was the celebration of having children...also known as childbirth. And with each child comes a birthday! My post is literally about celebrating the birth of your child. The exact opposite of your deranged interpretation. You're a jackass!

Do me a favor and imagine me giving you the middle finger! I am and you deserve it, you ass! What is wrong with you? Learn some reading skills you jerk! Oh and by the way, imagine the fact that my 6' 2" ass, not only has the size but the expertise to knock some sense into you! What you need is a good ass kicking! What a jerk you are!
It took me a minute to understand what you were talking about. There appears to be a bit of extra energy here. Maybe someone else did not understand right away? Maybe clarifying your point without the middle finger would be more loving?
 
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evw

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I think there is very much something wrong with the fact you cannot read! Not ONE word, NOT ONE, in my post said anything about "celebrating another day for yourself."

You are not a sincere person. Or maybe you're just stupid! I have two children you jackass, and what I was clearly talking about was the celebration of having children...also known as childbirth. And with each child comes a birthday! My post is literally about celebrating the birth of your child. The exact opposite of your deranged interpretation. You're a jackass!

Do me a favor and imagine me giving you the middle finger! I am and you deserve it, you ass! What is wrong with you? Learn some reading skills you jerk! Oh and by the way, imagine the fact that my 6' 2" ass, not only has the size but the expertise to knock some sense into you! What you need is a good ass kicking! What a jerk you are!
you certainly do have a way with words, 1677496998153.png1677497035295.png lol
 

Maybelle

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I think there is very much something wrong with the fact you cannot read! Not ONE word, NOT ONE, in my post said anything about "celebrating another day for yourself."

You are not a sincere person. Or maybe you're just stupid! I have two children you jackass, and what I was clearly talking about was the celebration of having children...also known as childbirth. And with each child comes a birthday! My post is literally about celebrating the birth of your child. The exact opposite of your deranged interpretation. You're a jackass!

Do me a favor and imagine me giving you the middle finger! I am and you deserve it, you ass! What is wrong with you? Learn some reading skills you jerk! Oh and by the way, imagine the fact that my 6' 2" ass, not only has the size but the expertise to knock some sense into you! What you need is a good ass kicking! What a jerk you are!
Wow Someone needs to learn some manners today
 

goldie

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Idk I never really felt that recognizing your child's day of birth, or your own for that matter with a cake or presents constitutes idol worship or self worship. I think that's a rather extreme, fanatical view. Who isn't happy on the day that their child was born, or mother, husband etc? Honestly, I always felt slighted on my birthday's that nobody even acknowledged that I was born on that day. One time I asked my father, "Do you know what today is? " He replied, " its Friday!" 😏 had no clue it was my birthday....sad in my opinion. Well, that's just my 2 cents on the subject.

How does the Bible define idolatry?


idolatry, in Judaism and Christianity, the worship of someone or something other than God as though it were God. The first of the biblical Ten Commandments prohibits idolatry: “You shall have no other gods before me.”Jan 24, 2023
 
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Soul Sage

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I have to just quote this again...this is beyond stupid, if you read what I wrote! Did you just make a post without reading what I wrote?

You did, and it's obvious! You read the title, and then posted your idiocy!
I was giving my general thoughts, I wasn't speaking of your family in mind. I was self reflecting. What happened? Did you let a demon get hold of your mind? Cause it definitely sounds like some unnecessary rage. For a topic of birthdays of all things to rage about. I'm curious to see how you would act when you get road rage, cause your reaction is not normal and very much over the top.
 

Watchman

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Do me a favor and imagine me giving you the middle finger! I am and you deserve it, you ass! What is wrong with you? Learn some reading skills you jerk! Oh and by the way, imagine the fact that my 6' 2" ass, not only has the size but the expertise to knock some sense into you! What you need is a good ass kicking! What a jerk you are!
Threatening someone with physical harm is not going to work here. Consider this a warning.
 

MickHewitt

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@Nomex Job's children appeared to observe birthday gathering feasts. Nothing wrong with observing the day just exclude any pagan elements.
Total agreement with scripture: Romans 14:5 "One man judges one day as above another; another judges one day the same as all others; let each one be fully convinced in his own mind". Ofcourse Watchtower does not promote this scripture it's too free thinking!
 
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Jehovahsloyalchild

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@Nomex Job's children appeared to observe birthday gathering feasts. Nothing wrong with observing the day just exclude the pagan elements.
Exactly. Nothing wrong with acknowledging the day of birth of your children and one can do so by excluding spiritistic elements such as candles, wishes and the pagan elements such gifts, cake etc
 
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BARNABY THE DOG.

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I have always thought that birthdays were an opportunity to show a bit of appreciation and reward to children. It gives something to work for and yes, does make the recipient a bit special. I like to feel appreciated too. Does anyone here not like to feel appreciated? I have never been able to reconcile watchtowers claim that to give someone a present of love and appreciation is idolatrous. We give such gifts every day with appreciating a meal and thanking the cook. For everyone seated at the table expressing thanks and appreciation for preparation is done everyday and does not make the chef idolised. Again, watchtower has never come up with a clear explanation as to why celebrating anniversaries is ok but birthdays no! They are both special to the recipient. Idolising someone is not a problem of numeracy . It can be achieved one on one, - or in birthdays, when many celebrate the one - which was their lame excuse about birthdays. And what then, of the many rejoicing with the bride and groom at a wedding!? I regret not celebrating my children’s birth and depriving them of attention that was much needed in their mind. Do we really idolise people by buying them a gift on the day they were born? The bible is clear on issues of intent - ”the man committing adultery in his heart.” is as guilty as if he had. Birthdays are about love and appreciation - two things you cannot give when you are dead! Watchtower is about control. It has neither love or appreciation for its sheep. It accepts readily the welcome displays of idolatrous crowds when they arrive at airports and when soliciting donations (which it denies it ever asks for) and it has no love for anyone, only a use as a cash cow. And, they use scripture to support their needs. If that is not idolatry of self, then tell me what is. Happy birthday everyone!
 
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