GOOD MORNING BELOVED!
Welcome to another edition of the SJMBC Podcast:
“HOW IMPORTANT IS THE WORD OF GOD TO YOU
WHEN IT COMES TO . . . ?”
I am your host Brother Henry Cotton, Jr. and I am also the Pastor of the SJMBC. Welcome to our Podcast. The topic for our Podcast today is:
“HOW IMPORTANT IS THE WORD OF GOD TO YOU WHEN IT COMES TO . . . CHRISTMAS BEING RECOGNIZED AND CELEBRATED?”
AI Overview of how many “Christian” churches and organizations are recognized in the U.S. and around the world.
There’s no single count, but estimates show over 350,000 Christian congregations in the U.S., with figures ranging from roughly 330,000 to 384,000, representing many denominations, from major ones like Catholics and Baptists to thousands of smaller, independent, or non-denominational churches, with organizations like the National Council of Churches uniting 38 different faith groups. There’s no single count, but estimates for Christian denominations range from around 34,000 to over 47,000, with projections for 2025 reaching 49,000-50,000, while the number of actual congregations (churches) is estimated in the millions, possibly 4.2 million or more, depending on definitions. The vast number reflects Christianity’s diverse branches, including Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Independent traditions, with significant growth in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. (GOOGLE)
AI Overview of CHRISTMAS being recognized around the world and in the U.S.
The most recognized holiday globally is Christmas, celebrated by over two billion people as a religious (birth of Jesus) and cultural event, featuring secular traditions like gift-giving, feasts, and Santa Claus that extend even to non-Christian cultures and countries. While there’s no single official title, Christmas is widely considered the most celebrated holiday globally, observed by over two billion people for religious (birth of Jesus Christ) and secular reasons, involving widespread traditions like feasting, gift-giving, and decorations. Christmas is often cited as the most popular and commercially significant holiday in the United States, with high participation and spending, but Thanksgiving is a very close second, sometimes topping polls for “favorite” due to its focus on family, food, and gratitude, making them the two top celebrated days in the U.S., with Independence Day also a major federal holiday. (GOOGLE)
I can’t be the only one that has a problem with these “Estimations?” with there being so many “Christians” around how come there are so many people still ignorant about why they celebrate CHRISTMAS and why Christmas is so widely recognized and celebrated? (Expound).
As is our custom, I want to share just a few passages of scripture with you in hopes that you will continue to research this topic scripturally further:
- Mark 1:18-25
- Mark 2:1-12
- Luke 2:1-20 (Expound on all three).
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