Between December 25 Christmas Celebration Dogma and Tolerance Hj.

Irena Handono

INTRODUCTION Christmas celebrations, really nice and sparkling, with pine trees hanging fulltrappings, flickering lights, and the gifts underneath. Later that night, at exactly 24.00 performed Mass (church). The houses were decorated firtrees, as well as shops and plazas, buildings and offices. Television showsshades of bloom by Christmas. Agencies also officially celebrate. Once the splendor of the celebration, to the extent that, at least, took threeimpressions: first: the celebration of Christmas which falls on December 25is a rite based on the value of truth. Second: the celebration of Christmashas been reached "maqam" prestige symbol of social status. A symbol ofpride for those who celebrate or for those who do not "welcomed" the celebration of Christmas, impressed not prestigious. Third: as if the majoritypopulation of this country is Christianity. In fact, statistically, their numbers were more than 15%. In contrast to the reality of a glittering celebration, the history ofChristmas December 25 itself is quite opaque. It is almost certain that notmany peopleincluding Christians themselves who know about the history ofChristmas peryaan established on December 25 is. One reason is the lackof literature reveal about Christmas. If there are only contains information thatChristmas is the celebration of the Nazarenes which falls on December 25as the commemoration of Jesus' birth. Step literature about Christmas is actually reason enough to be critical.Did Jesus really born on December 25th? If not how history settingDecember 25 as the birthday of Jesus, which ultimately is celebrated asChristmas?

JESUS IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH NATION Before discussing about the celebration of Christmas and all the confrontations that accompany it, first I need to explain the background of the historical Jesus himself. That Jesus was born and lived among the Jews.Therefore, to understand the figure of Jesus, must first understand the Jewish nation. The Jews believed that they were "chosen people" of God. God created the universe and its contents to the interests and welfare. And they feel as subjects, while other nations simply as the direct object. Furthermore, only those considered themselves "man, while other nations simply servants, slaves, and even dogs. Confidence like that is what makes them more than any

other nation, boastful, arrogant, stubborn and even cruel. Statements like the above is not a mere dramatization, but rather comes from the Bible itself, including: "You're going to be for me the kingdom of faith and a holy nation. This quasi-words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel. " (Exodus 19:6). 'You will be blessed more daropada all nations " (Deuteronomy 7:14). "You must eliminate all the nations delivered unto the Lord thy God: thou shalt not feel pity to them ...." (Deuteronomy 7:16). "The woman was a Greek nation Syro Phoenician. She begged Jesus to cast out the demon and his son. Then Jesus said to him: "Let the children fed first, as not worth taking the bread provided for the children and threw them to dogs. "But the woman answered:" Yes, Lord. But the dog under the table eat the crumbs that dropped the kids. "And Jesus said to her:" Because you say it go now because the devil was out of your daughter. " (Mark 7:26-29). Biblical statements above describes how the Jews considered themselves privileged, which is "the chosen people of God". Therefore they can do anything against other nations, including the slaughtering (eliminate).And it was all done in the name of God. But is there a people who are willing to continuously oppressed colonized or enslaved?. Similarly, the nation Falestin, a native of that country, which after a severe struggle Falestin nation finally wins. The victory was the nation Falestin make matters upside down. The Jews, the oppression, now in the shadow of the oppressed. So they begged Yahweh (God of Israel) immediately sent a Messiah (Savior) to their glorious and powerful again. Series of Al-Masih From the Bible, especially in the old covenant, we will get that Christ was not only Jesus, their other natara: 1. Saul Al-Masih Saul defeated the Philistines, was appointed as the Messiah: "Is not God has anointed you king over his people Israel? You will reign over the people of God, and thou shalt be saved from the hands of the enemies around it. This is a sign unto you, that God has anointed you king over his own (I Samuel 10:1)

2. Harun Al-Masih After Saul became the Messiah of Aaron (Moses' brother) was also appointed as the Messiah. "Then ditungkannya little of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head and in urapinyalah him to keep it holy." (Leviticus 8:12) 3. Elisa Al-Masih The presence of an Al-Masih for this period was not enough, then after Aaron becomes the Messiah, Elisha was appointed as al-Masih. "And Jehu, grandson Nimzi, you shall anoint to be king or Israel, and Elisha the son of Abel Shaphat Mahola, you must be a prophet anointed thee mengggantikan" (I Kings 19; 16) 4. David Al-Masih After Saul died the tribal elders of Israel menggangkat David as Messiah. "Then came all the elders of Israel to King, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David to be king over Israel" (II Samuel 5:3) 5. Solomon Al-Masih After David died, then Solomon's son David was appointed as mentioned in I Kings 1:39 "Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the tent, and anointed Solomon.Then the trumpet is blown, and all the people shouted "Long live King Solomon." 6. Al-Masih Cyrus Syrus pagan king was appointed as the Messiah, after the death of Solomon. "Thus saith the Lord: This is the Word to those who anointed, to Cyrus who kananya holding hands so that I subdue nations before him and disarm the Kings, so I opened the doors in front of him and so the gate does not stay closed." (Isaiah 45:1) This verse is addressed to the pagan King Syrus, to satisfy a yearning for the coming of a savior, despite the fact that the verse is from the prophet Isaiah's prophecy of the coming of a Cyrus (Quraysh) as the final prophet Muhammad. It is very improbable that God loves an infidel for anointed. If it turns out that not long ago the Jews led by the Messiah who disbelieve, security and political situation changed again with the coming invasion of the Roman army. Then back again as in previous events, ie when the Israelites cried, wailed and pleaded with Yahweh to be the Messiah, or a savior to free them from the grip of the Romans. So they

dreamed and develop criteria for al-Masih. The people of Israel finally entered into an agreement that Christ is the one who is: 1. Kings previously considered "Risen" from the grave, among others: David Yesekhiel, Jehoshaphat, or 2. Prophet who "raised", for example, Elijah or Elisha. 3. (Should) the descendants of David and Solomon. In addition to these three criteria, the nation of Israel has appreciation that the birth of a hero (savior) must be born of a virgin, as the heroes of the past who also trelahir of a virgin. Jesus' Davidic? The Bible has always said that Jesus was the son of David. Prophecies about the descendants of David will reign among others: II Samuel 7:12-13 and I Chronicles 17:11-12 "If thy life is fulfilled and you have to get rest with your fathers, then I will raise up thy seed that later, your birth child, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever " Similarly, Acts 2:30 "..... That he would seat himself a descendant of David on his throne ". In fact, with a lineage (lineage), proved that Jesus was not a descendant of David, because Mary is not a descendant of David. Which is a descendant of David is Joseph, which the Bible called tunagan Mary (Mariam), it also contains a genealogy of difference. Matthew (1:6-16) by 28 people, while Luke (3:23-31) 43. So there is a difference of 15 generations look at the genealogy of Jesus in the appendix. So why the Bible makes a mistake like that? History tells us that the Israelites felt themselves as "chosen people" have suffered centuries of oppression and occupation of nations Bobilonia, Greeks, Syrians and Romans. Therefore they are always remembered in the heyday under the leadership of David and hope the coming "King of Israel" from the descendants of David who will deliver them from misery. It is clear that the binding of Isa-Joseph-David is engineered to legitimize that Jesus was a descendant of David, the Messiah was anticipated as a savior.

JESUS AND THE controversy Birth Jesus in the tradition of the history of Islam is actually the Messiah Jesus son of Mary. The name "Jesus" (In Arabic) come from the Hebrew of the word "Esau". In Latin the name to "Jesus". The emergence of the name of Jesus occurs in the event the court Isa Al-Masih by meraka that comes with

adding huruh "J" at the beginning and "S" at the end of "Esau" to be Jesus. Jesus' new name popular in the 2nd century. Popularity of the name of Jesus eventually drown dikalangann Christian name Esau. While Al-Quran and Muslims still retain the name of Esau (Isa in Arabic dialeg). While the word Masyiakh, Messiah, or Mesyah derived from the Arabic of the word Masaha. With three consonants that terkandungnya of MSH, which means rubbing. In subsequent developments, the Greeks changed the name of Jesus the Messiah to be Kristos, which means that doused with oil (anointed). The Europeans called the Christus or the Christ Jesus, that is the savior or redeemer of the sins. Debate Regarding "Father" of Jesus Miraculous birth of Jesus into the actual material in the discussion. Some are saying that Jesus was flesh and blood fiance Joseph Mary (Mariam). Therefore, as already described (mistake) in front of Jesus has a genealogy of Joseph, the ancestor of David. The Bible itself is still confused about the status of "father" of Jesus. On one occasion Jesus was recognized as tunagan Mariam (Matthew 1:18), but on the other occasion was also recognized as the husband of Mary (Matthew 1:19). On this issue as our Jewish people who are very extreme with the charge that Jesus was an illegitimate child, the result of an affair of Mary and Joseph. Others there are who hold that Jesus was born in a pure saint, without the intervention (male element) humans. Therefore, Jesus is "the Son of God". But those who argue thus also contrary to the understanding and interpreting the word "Son of God" is. On the one hand to understand it literally (literally), that Jesus was the son of "biological", ie children who maketh requires the intervention of God directly to Mary through the holy spirit. Thought was eventually gave birth to the concept of God "Trinity": God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. However, most parties understand it figuratively (metaphor). That the child is not in pengerian "biological" or nasap, but only figuratively. Such opinion is based by the absence of any mention of children not only to Jesus, as the Biblical account below: "Then the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took wives from among the women, anyone who liked them" (Genesis 6:2) "At that time those giants on the earth, and also afterward, when the sons of God went to the daughters of men and women that bear children for them." (Genesis 6:4). "I want mencaritakan God's decree: He said to me:" My child you are! You have kuperankan on this day. " (Psalm 2:7).

"With their paw will come, with the entertainment I will bring them; I will lead them into the rivers, the road is flat, where they will not stumble: for I Talah become the father of Israel. Ephraim is my oldest son. " (Jeremiah 31:9). "Son of Eros, the son of Seth, son of Adam, the Son of God" (Luke 3:38). "Everyone is led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." (Romans 8:14) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God". (Matthew 5:9). "I myself have said:" You are Alllah and children of the Most High be with you all. " (Psalm 82:6). From exposure to these verses above, it is clear that the term "son of God" is a typical expression of the Jews to his people, and the polynomial is not just Jesus.

Islam About Jesus and Mary Islam firmly rejected all the allegations are not true about Mary and her son. Islam upholds even two. Let us examine the explanation of Allah in the Qur'an:
"And mention (story of) Maryam in the Qur'an, when he distanced himself from his family to a place on the east side, so he held a sunscreen (which protects) from them; ago we sent Our spirit (Gabriel) to him, so he was transformed in front of him (in form) a perfect man. She said: Surely I take refuge than you to the Beneficent God almighty, if you are a pious. He (Gabriel) said: Verily I am only a messenger of your Lord, to give a boy a saint. She said: how would there for me a son-lak, one human being has never touched me and I'm not (also) an adulterer. He said: So, your Lord says: It is easy for Me: and so can we make a sign for mankind and a mercy from Us; and it is a case that has been decided. So Mary conceived him, and he set aside the abortion themselves with a far place. " (Maryam \ 19:16-22) "And (remember) when the angel (Gabriel) said: O Mary, surely Allah has chosen you, purify you and preferred you above all women in the world (that during with you". (Ali Imron \ 3:42). "Then Mary took the child to his people with arms. His people said: O Mary, ye have done something unjust. O sister of Aaron, your father is most certainly not a bad person and your mother is most certainly not an adulterer. Then she pointed to her child. They said: How can we talk to small children

who are still in the cradle? Jesus said: Behold the servant of God, He gave the Book (the Bible) and He made me the Prophet, and He made me blessed wherever I was, and he ordered me 9mendirikan) prayer and) perform) Zakat as long as I live , and dutiful to my mother, and she does not make me a damned arrogant again. And welfare hopefully delegated to me, the day I was born, the day I die, and on the day I am raised alive again. That Jesus son of Mary, who said the right words, that they were arguing about the truth. Not worthy of having a child of God, Glory to Him. If he has set something, then he just said to him: Be, then so be it. Verily Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him by you all. This is a straight path. " (Maryam \ 19:27-36). HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS The word Christmas comes from the Latin word meaning birth. In terms of Christmas means a ceremony conducted by Christians to memperingatri day of the birth of Jesus Christ, which they called the Lord Jesus. Warning of new Christmas blaze between the years 325-354 by Pope Liberius, who set the date of December 25, as well as a momentum worship the Sun God, who sometimes also celebrated on January 6, October 18, 28 April or 18 May. By Emperor Constantine, dated December 25 was eventually adopted as the birth of Jesus (Christmas). According to the Biblical account of Jesus' birth To uncover the veil of Christmas on December 25, which is believed to be Jesus' birthday, let us see what is preached by the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus as in Luke 2:1-8 and Matthew 2:1,10,11 (Mark and John did not write the story the birth of Jesus). Luke 2:1-8: "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a command, ordered to register all people around the world. This is the first application was held when Quirinius became governor in Syriac. Then all people enrolled, each in his own city. Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galelilea to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he comes from a family and a descendant of David, in order to be registered together with Mary, his fiancee who was pregnant. When they were there it was time for Mary to birth and she gave birth to a son, his eldest son, and wrapped with Lapin and laid him in a manger, because there is no place for them at home lodging. In the area there are the shepherds who live in the desert menjanga their flocks by night. " So, menuru Bible, Jesus was born during the reign of Caesar Augustus who was being carried out censuses of population (Roman 7M = 579). Joseph, Jesus' mother Mary fiance berasaldari Bethlehem, so the three of them there, and Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the eldest son of Mary. Mary wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger lampan (places to eat cows, sheep made of wood). The incident

occurred at night when shepherds were guarding their flocks in the pasture. According to Matthew 2:1, 10, 11 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem. When they saw the star, very happy with their citalah. So masukalah them into the house and saw the child with Mary, his mother. So according to Matthew, Jesus was born in the reign of King Herod, called Herod the Great who reigned from 37 BC-4 AD (Roman 749), marked with stars are seen by people from the East Zoroastrianism. Quite clearly the second opposition Gospel (Luke 2:1-8 and Matthew 2:1, 10, 11) in explaining the birth of Jesus. But once they reject Jesus' birth on December 25. The depiction of the birth of stars with less marked in the heavens and the shepherds who were keeping the flock of sheep who released freely in the meadows open to the sky with its stars are glittering, showing the condition of the summer so that the shepherds dwell in the meadow with their sheep at night to avoid sunburn. For obvious December 25 is the winter. Moderate temperatures in the region of Palestine in December was so low that snow is a thing that is not impossible. For those who have insight, hearts open and airy in the search for truth, the holy book Quran has provided answers about the birth of Jesus (Isa alaihssalam). "The pain of childbirth made him (Mary) rests on the base of the palm tree, he said:" Ah, would that I had died before this, and I'm into something that does not mean, again forgotten ". So Gabriel menyerunya from a low place. "Do not grieve, thy Lord has made tributary dibawahmu (to drink). And shake the trunk of the palm tree kearahmu, surely it will abort the tree fruit ripe dates upon thee " (Surat Maryam \ 19: 23-25) So according to the Quran Jesus was born in the summer when the trees bear fruit with a thick palm. For that we need to look at the opinion of Dr. Christian scholars. Arthus S. Peak, in Commentary on the Bible - as quoted in the Bible book by Salah A. Scales Nahdi (p. 23): Jesus was born in the month of Elul (Jewish month), along with the month of August to September. Meanwhile, Bishop Barns in the Rise of Christianity - as quoted by Salah A. Nahdi argues as follows: "The belief, that December 25th is the day Jesus was born there was no definite proof. If we believe the story about the day Luke was born where the shepherds keeping the night in the desert near Bethlehem, the birth day of Jesus was certainly not in winter when the temperature in the mountainous country of Judea was very low, so snow is a thing that is not impossible. After a lot of contention seems to be accepted birthday of the establishment about the year 300 AD " In the Year How Jesus Born?

Christians believe that Jesus was born in year 1, because the AD calendar designed by Dionysius actually made and adjusted to the birth of Jesus. But the Gospel of Luke 2:1 (cited earlier) claim that Jesus was born during the reign of Caesar Augustus to be between 27 years before Maseh-14 AD. While Matthew: 2:1 (It has also been quoted) claim that Jesus was born in the reign of King Herod the Great: 37 years old BC-4 AD. Apparently the understanding that circulated among Christians about the birth of Jesus with the news conveyed by the Gospel, Luke and Matthew, does not demonstrate a certainty, so that they are scientists who claim that Jesus was born the year 8 BC, the year 6 BC, the year 4 after AD. Among others in the quotation from a book written by Rev.. Dr. Charles Francis Petter, MA. . B.D., S.T.M. entitled, The Lost Years of Jesus Revealed p. 119 as follows: In the 19th century after being convicted and finally admitted that Herod died 4 BC and after the set, that according to Matthew (2:16) King Herod ordered the murder of a child age / under the age of two years to destroy Jesus had to be shifted backward , at least 4 years BC. Contemporary scholars were more inclined to shift the date of the birth of Jesus was 5 to 6 years back the solar year. The difficulty of determining the date of Jesus' birth, life, and his death had brought back because of the necessary information is widely available in rolls of Essene (contained in the cave Qamran) actually matters relating to the deity should also be revived. So to this day was not clear what year Jesus was born. Origins of Christmas Celebration December 25th The command to hold memorial Christmas is not in the Bible and Jesus never gave an example or commanded his disciples to carry his birth anniversary. Christmas celebrations in the new entry in the Catholic Christian teaching the 4th century AD And even this warning comes from the pagan community ceremonies. Where we know that the 1st century until the 4th century AD the world is still ruled by the pagan Roman empire polytheism. When Constantine and the Roman people became Catholics, they were unable to leave the customs / culture of food, let alone to the party of the people to commemorate the day Sunday (sun = sun: day = day), ie the Sun God born December 25. It is acceptable to the Catholic religion in the lives of Roman society was held syncretism (fusion of religion and culture / idolatry), by way of uniting celebration of the birth Sun of God (Sun God) with the birth of Son of God (the Son of God = Jesus). So the council in 325, Constantine decided and set December 25 as the birthday of Jesus. It was also decided, first, day of week (Sunday = day of sun) used as a substitute for the Sabbath according to the

count falls on Saturday. Second, the symbol of the sun god of light used as a symbol of the Christian cross. Third, make the statues of Jesus to replace the statue of Sun God. After Emperor Kontantin embraced the Catholic religion in the 4th century BC, the people were abuzz join the Catholic religion. This is the glorious achievements of the syncretism of Christianity by Emperor Constantine with the religion of polytheism panganisme ancestors. Thus the origin of Christmas or Christmas preserved by Christians around the world until now. Similarly, the trust received the doctrine of polytheism panganis Sun God who is commemorated on 25 December. Let us telususri through Biblical and historical panganis beliefs professed by the ancient Babylonians in the power of the king Nimrod (Namrud). H.W. Armstrong in his book The Plain Truth About Christmas, worlwide Chrch of God, California, USA, 1994, explains: Namrud grandson of Ham, the son of Prophet Noah was the founder of the ancient Babylonian system of community life. Nimrod's name in the language of Hebrews (Hebrew) derives from the word "marad" which means: "He was defiant or Apostate, among others, with keberaniaannya marry his own mother called" Semiramis ". But age is not sepannjang Namrud mother and wife. So after Namrud death, Semiramis spread the doctrine: that the spirit Namrud stay alive forever, even though his body has died. Then be made by him the parable of the tree "Evergreen" which grew out of a dead wood. So to commemorate his birth stated that Namrud always present in Evergreen tree and leave gifts that hung in the branches of the tree. While the birth Namrud declared December 25. This is the origin of the Christmas tree. Semiramis further considered the "Queen of Heaven" by the people of Babylon, then Namrud revered as "sacred son of heaven". Lap time claimed that the Babylonian version of this idolatry was changed to "false Messiah", a god of "Ba-al" child of the sun god with the object of worship 'Mother and Child (Semiramis and Namrud) are born again. The teachings spread to other countries: In the Egyptian form of "Isis and Osiris", in Asia called "Cybele and Deoius". In Rome called Fortuna and Jupiter. Even in Greece, "Kwan Im" in China, Japan and Tibet, India, Persia, Africa, Europe and Mexico are also found indigenous cult of the god "Madonna" and others. The following gods myth was born on December 25, was born of a virgin girl (without father), death (the cross) and trusted as Savior (Redeemer): 1. God Mithras (Partner) in Iran, which also stated born in a cave and has 12 pupils. He also referred to as the Savior, because he suffered death and was buried, but rose again. This belief spread to Europe.

Konstantin including one of his admirers sekalugus adherents to this belief. 2. Apollo, which is known to have mastered the 12 services and 12 stars / planets. 3. Hercules is renowned as a hero of war unrivaled. 4. Ba-al who worshiped the god of Israel is the original land pendududk Kana'an known also as the god of fertility. 5. God Ra, those gods of Ancient Egypt; this belief spread to Rome and celebrated on a large scale and serve as the party of the people. Likewise Serapsis, Attis, Issis, Horus, Adonis, Bacchus, Krishna, Osiris, Syamas, Kybele and others. In addition there is another character / hero in a nation which they believed to be born by a virgin, among others Zorates (the Persians) and Fo Hi (the Chinese). Similarly, the heroes of Hellenism: Agis, Celomenes, Eunus, Soluius, Aristonicus, Tibarius, Grocecus, Jupiter, Minersa, Easter. So the concept that God was born of a virgin on December 25th, crucified / murdered then dibangkitan, has existed since ancient times.

The concept / dogma of religion that Jesus is the son of God and that God has three persons with very easily accepted by the Roman society karana concept that they have had before. They simply change the names of god into Jesus. Paul then honestly admit that these dogmas are intentionally made just LIE. Says Paul to the Romans: But if the greatness of God by the lie the more abundant use for His glory, why am I still judged as a sinner anymore? (Romans 3:7) Regarding the possibility of pendustaan it, Jesus has been indicated by the message: Jesus said to them: Take heed that no man deceive you! For many shall come in my name and saying I am Christ, and shall deceive many. (Matthew 24:4-5). About the Biblical view of Christmas Ceremony. To know the Biblical view of the celebration of Christmas traditions inherited by paganism, let us examine Jeremiah 10:2-4: "Thus saith the Lord:" Do not familiarize yourself with the behavior of nations step, do not be afraid of the signs in the sky, though the nations tremble against him. For the diseganii nations are vanity. It is not the idols of wood felled trees from the forest people, who worked with a chisel by carpenters? People memperindahnya with gold and silver; people strengthen it with nails and hammers so do not shake ". Thus the Biblical view of the Christmas ceremonies which forbid Christians to follow kebiasaaan pagan nations.

Next let us refer to the explanation of Jeremiah 10:5 "The idol is just like a scarecrow in a cucumber field. Unable to speak; people must be carried because they can not walk. Do not be afraid of him, because the idol was not able to do evil, do good and he had not DAPT. " Christian sources Christmas Refuse 1. Catolic Encyclopedia, ediai about Christmas 1911: "Christmas is not the first church ceremony ... but he is believed to originate from Egypt, the celebration organized by the pagans, and fell in January., then made the birth of Jesus.
n the same book, on "Christmas Day" is expressed as follows: "In the scriptures there is no one who held a ceremony or organizing celebrations to celebrate the birthday of Jesus. It is only those who disbelieve it (like Pharaoh and Herod) who celebrate the feast day of his birth into this world. " 2. Encyclopedia Britannica, 1946 edition states: "Christmas is not a ceremony of the first century church, Jesus Christ or his apostles never held and the Bible also never menyelenggarakannya. The ceremony is taken by the church of heathen beliefs. " 3. Encyclopedia Americana, 1944 edition states: "According to experts, in the early centuries, Christmas was never celebrated by Christians. In general, only Christians celebrate the death of prominent people alone, and never celebrate the birthday of the .......". (Lord's Supper, which is contained in the New Testament is to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ )..... Christmas celebrations are regarded as the birthday of Jesus, began to be inaugurated in the 4th century AD In the 5th century AD The Western Church ordered the Christians to celebrate the birthday of Jesus, taken from the Roman feast day which celebrates the day of "The Birth of the Sun God". For no one knows the day of the birth of Jesus. " THREE VIEWS ON RELIGION OF JESUS Jewish 1. Jesus was born of fornication; admitted into the long-awaited Messiah Children of Israel. 2. Jesus died on the cross as a punishment worthy of recognition as the Messiah. Christian 1. Jesus is God the Son, second person of God. 2. Jesus suffered death on the cross to atone for the sin of mankind. Islam 1. Jesus was born because of the provisions of God (the Word of Allah), was born ibindanya Siti Mariam bint Imran in a state of purity (nature). 2. Jesus was a messenger of God, not God as an explanation of Al Maidah / 5:73.

"Actually those disbelievers who say Praise be to Allaah Allahsalah one of the three, but occasionally there tiddak God (the right to be worshiped) except God Almighty. If they are not stopped from what they say yamg it, surely people - among them who disbelieve a painful torment will be crushed. " 3. God saved Jesus from death on the cross. Reforming ATTITUDE By being aware of every mistake dogma as I have mentioned above, it is appropriate when renewing our faith. First, that Jesus was "not a child god", and "not God" itself. Second, Jesus ('Isa son of Maryam Al still), not born on December 25. Determination of the date of his birth is only the result of the adoption of pagan doctrine of polytheism. Third, the attitude of tolerance toward religion - religion does not mean manyakini, let alone follow, the teachings of the religion - the religion. So, always relevant to understand the Fatwa Council of Ulama Indonesia on Christmas Celebration Together. Fourth, therefore, the belief that "December 25th is the birthday of Lord Jesus", which proved that void, invalid made propaganda tolerance. That is the meaning of tolerance to be wrong if the entry on the territory of other religious beliefs to justify. Then the application of this attitude is that Muslims had no right to participate, or even welcome to participate, to the celebration of Christmas in the bigexaggerated echo every December. ASSEMBLY FATWA ULAMA INDONESIA About the Celebration of Christmas with Noting: 1. Christmas celebration together at lately been mischaracterized by some Muslims and suspected the same as Muslims celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. 2. Because of the misunderstanding of Islam there are some people who took part in the celebration of Christmas and Christmas sitting in the committee. 3. Christmas celebration for the people - Christians is a worship. Considering: 1. Muslims need to get a clear indication of the Christmas Together. 2. So as not to confuse the Muslims Aqeedah and the Aqeedah of worship and other religious worship. 3. Muslims must strive to increase the faith and taqwanya to Allah SWT. 4. Without prejudice to the business of Muslims in inter-religious harmony in Indonesia.

Re-examined: The teachings of Islam, among others: A. That Muslims diperbolehklan to cooperate and get along with people of other religions in the problem - a problem associated with mundane issues, based on: 1. Al-Qur `an Al Hujarat verse 13: "O people, verily we created you from a male - male and a female, and We manjadikan you all as a nation - the nation and besuku - tribes that ye may know each other know. Actually, the most honorable among you in Allah's sight are the most pious (to Allah). Surely Allah is Knower, Aware. " 2. Al-Qur `an Lukman letter paragraph 15; "And your parents mamaksakan unutuk allying with me something that you have no knowledge about this, then do not follow it, and accompany them in the world with the good. And follow the path of people who come back to Me. Then kepadaKulah return, then will I am proclaiming to all that ye did. " 3. Al-Qur `an Mumtahanah letter paragraph 8: "God does not malarang ye (Muslims) to do good and valid against the person - man (Other religious) who do not fight you because of religion nor drove you out of your country. Allah loves those - those who act justly. " B. That Muslims should not mancampuradukkan Aqeedah and his religion with the worship of other religions, based on: 1. Al-Qur `an al Kafirun letter verses 1-6: "Say hi people - unbelievers, I will not worship what you worship. And you're not a worshiper of God that I worship. And I was never a worship what you worship. And you do not have anyway to worship a God who I worship. To you your religion and me my religion. " 2. Al-Qur `an Al Baqarah verse 42: "And do not confuse the right with yng false, and do you hide the right of it, while you know." C. That Muslims should be conscientious of prophetic and apostolic Messiah Isa ibn Maryam as their admission to the Prophet and the other Apostles, pursuant to paragraph; 1. Al-Qur `an verses 30-32 letters of Mary; "Said Jesus: I am indeed a servant of God. He gave me the Book (the Bible) and He made me a prophet. And he made me blessed wherever I was, and he ordered me to establish prayer and give charity as long as I'm alive (and he ordered me) kind to my mother (Mary) and he does not make me a damned arrogant again. " 2. Al-Qur `an Al Maidah verse 75: "Christ the son of Mary was only a messenger who had actually passed before some of the apostles and the mother of a very correct. Both - both used to eat food (as humans). Perhatikanla as We explained to them (the Book) sign - a sign of authority Us), then see how they turn away (from attention to the verse - the verse we were), "

3. Al-Qur `an Al-Baqarah verse 285: "The Apostle (Muhammad) has faith in Al-Qur` an which has been passed down to him from his Lord, so are the people who believe in Allah, the angels - angels, books of the bible, and the Apostle - His Apostle (they say): We do not discriminate distinguish between any one (denagn other) from the Apostle - His messengers and they say: We hear and we obey. (They prayed `a) O Lord forgive us and place back Thee. " D. That whoever berkenyakinan that God is more than one, God has a son and his son Christ Jesus, that person infidels and polytheists, based on: 1. Al-Qur `an Al Maidah verse 72: "Actually people have disbelieved who say that Allah is Christ the son of Mary. Though Messiah himself said: O children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord, Verily those who ascribe (something to) Allah, then surely Allah mangharamkan kepadnya place is heaven and hell, is not for people wrong at no helpers. " 2. Al-Qur `an Al Maidah verse 73: "Verily, those disbelievers who said: That God is one of the three (God is there are three), whereas there is no god but God the One God Mah. If they do not berhanti of what they say it, surely people - who disbelieve a painful torment will touch. " 3. Al-Qur `an At-Tawbah letter of verse 30: "People - the Jews say Ezra is the son of God and the people - the Christians say the Messiah, God's child. Such is saying with their mouths, they imitate the saying / word now - the former pagans, God cursed them, how they got away. " E. That God in the Day of Resurrection, Jesus asks you, whether at the time in the world he sent his people so that they recognize Jesus and his mother (Mary) as God. Jesus answered: No. It was based on Al-Qur `an Al suray Maidah verse 116-118: "And (remember) when Allah said: O Isa son of Mary, is there anything you say to people (my people): Make me and my mother two people god but Allah? Jesus answered: Thou Glory to (Allah), it is not patutu me say what I have no right (to say). If I ever say it of course you mengetahuinnya teal. Thou knowest what is in me while I do not know what that is in thee. Thou Knower of the unseen matter. I never say to them except what You commanded me (saying), namely: Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord, and I was a witness over them while I was among them. You are the supervisor and a witness over all things. Jiuka Thou punish them, then surely they are the servants - your servant, and if You forgive them, then it actually means Thou Almighty All-Wise. " F. Islam teaches that Allah is only one based on the Koran Al Ikhlas: "Say: He is God Almighty. God is the Lord that all things depend on Him. He did not give birth nor in

peranakkan. And no one / something that is equal to him. " G. Islam teaches Muslims to keep away from things - things that doubtful and of the limits imposed by Allah SWT to prioritize resist damage than pulling the benefit, based on: 1. Hadiths of the Prophet of Nu `man bin Bashir: "Verily, what is lawful and what has been clear - no matter what has clearly forbidden, but in between it's doubtful many (some part haram halal). Those who keep themselves from being doubtful, then berseruhlah his religion and his honor, but whosoever shall fall on the doubtful it means he has fallen to the haram, such a kind person to drive the animals in the vicinity of the ban. Know that every king has a ban on God is what diharamkanNya (therefore it is haram not near). " 2. Proposed Rule Jurisprudence "Rejecting the damage precedence than pulling the benefit-benefit (otherwise it is very likely nafasid obtained, whereas mashalih was not produced)." Indonesian Ulema Council menfatwakan: 1. Christmas celebrations in Indonesia despite the aim to celebrate and honor the Prophet Isa, however, Christmas can not be separated from the issue - a matter which confirmed the above. 2. Following the ceremony Christmas with haram for Muslims. 3. That Muslims are not falling prey to the doubtful and prohibitions of Allah SWT is advisable not to follow the activities - activities celebrating Christmas.