Playlist: St. Valentine (topic)
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What's So Bad About Valentines Day?
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughValentine's Day, observed on February 14th, is a holiday that raises concerns for Christians due to its historical roots and associations. The Catholic Church, in 496, Christianized a pagan Roman fertility and purification feast dedicated to the god Lupercus by dedicating it to Saint Valentine. Historians are uncertain about the …
Is Valentine's Day Really About Love?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsSexual immorality has always been a central element in the observance of Saint Valentine's Day, a celebration with roots that predate Christianity. The original biblical name for Saint Valentine was Nimrod, known as the mighty hunter before the Lord, who stood in complete opposition to God's way of love. According to secular …