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The “Common Sense” of Thanksgiving « Eggus Blog — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:18:03 +0000

[...] There’s good evidence, however, that the practice of thanksgiving extends beyond Christian tradition. For example, the American Indians recognized the propriety of giving thanks even before the Pilgrims landed on American soil. One ancient Indian ritual makes this statement: “Our Creator shall continue to dwell above the sky, and that is where those on earth will end their thanksgiving.” So the Indians believed it was proper to thank their Creator. In Dallas, Texas, there is an organization called The Center for World Thanksgiving. And they have several articles on their website regarding the origins of thanksgiving. Allow me to quote some extracts from these articles: Thanksgiving and gratitude have marked important milestones in American life for hundreds of years, but thanksgiving isn’t only an American tradition. The roots of thanksgiving and gratitude stem from the human universal need to express gratitude through prayer, gift-giving, and celebrations practiced throughout the world.1 [...]

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The "Common Sense" of Thanksgiving — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:38:42 +0000

[...] of deity and provides, as as result, another argument for the existence of the God of Scripture. The "Common Sense" of Thanksgiving Your servant, Bob Gonzales __________________ Bob Gonzales Jr., Dean Reformed Baptist Seminary [...]

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The “Common Sense” of Thanksgiving « RBS Tabletalk — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:43:02 +0000

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PK — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:51:45 +0000

Well placed and well driven nails. What a joy to be able to give thanks to the living God…a delight given by His mercy and love to the idolatrous ungrateful.