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by Suzie Aguirre on December 18th, 2005

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Does the Bible say anything specific about birthdays?

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  • by Alatea on December 21st, 2005

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    Yes.

    In an attempt to avoid paganism some religions don’t celebrate birthdays. Scripture does mention birthdays although not in celebration of them.
    The Pharaoh of Egypt on his birthday killed his baker (Gen 40:20);
    King Herod on his birthday killed John the Baptist. (Matt 14:6).
    There's nothing in these verses to indicate birthdays were of pagan origin. These two men celebrated something in association with themselves not an idol or pagan god. Nothing in the Bible condemns birthdays.

    God has shown his creative power in the life of a baby. A baby's birthday is nothing more then remembrance of the day God gave life to the child.

    If God does not specifically condemn or prohibit something, then man has no authority to create a law and bind it upon others for obedience and faith. Man-made edicts and religious laws have no Scriptural authority. No one is obligated to follow or observe what is not found in the Word of God by principle or by direct reference. There is nothing in the Word of God that by principle or direct reference condemns observing birthdays.

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    • Excellent answer! It would be a wonderful world if all religious people were of like mind!

      HungryGuy

      by HungryGuy on December 21st, 2005

    • Good, intersting answer.

      Anonymous

      by Anonymous on December 22nd, 2005

    • Thank you for providing these two instances which I overlooked. I stand corrected.

      jalex137

      by jalex137 on December 22nd, 2005

    • Good answer, good examples... not sure the examples equate to "saying something specific" though.

      Thom64

      by Thom64 on December 29th, 2005

    • Kudos to you for mentioning those Scriptures. I firmly do not believe that God condemns birthdays either.

      Answers101

      by Answers101 on February 18th, 2006

    • Awesome answer, Romans 14:5-6 supports it.

      Joshua Zambrano

      by Joshua Zambrano on May 1st, 2006

    • Do you think it's a coincidence that the only mention of birthdays is of people who did not have God's favor and there is no mention of faithful Israelites or Christians celebrating birthdays? 2 Tim 3:16 says every word is in there for a reason.

      lalalabuff

      by lalalabuff on November 3rd, 2006

    • Yesterday was a perfect day to give you on why a birthday shouldn't be celebrated. Michale Jackson's birthday. ALSO.. you did not not mention that after those verses you are not stating scripture but stating you own opinion about that matter and speaking for god when the verses clearly shows of birthdays GONE WRONG~!!!! yesterday Michale Jackson got more attention. attention that god should have gotten and not someone who is dead.

      DJANTECH

      by DJANTECH on August 30th, 2011

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