Who sent the Star? (Matthew 2:1,2)

[goodlife]

In nativity scenes or plays that depict three kings or wise men visiting the newborn Jesus as he lay in a manger, most people feel that God used a star to lead them to the stable in Bethlehem. What do you think?

[Ann]

Hear Hear cupid! :)

[naomi24]

So Cupid and Ann didn't understand a word anyone here said either.

[Ann]

We do understand Naomi - we know what we believe and who we believe in - that's what our faith is all about.

[RATTER15]

Goodlife, a little experiment, just go and stand under a star, just the one bright one, maybe then you will understand how ridiculous this story is! :))

[cupid04]

Amen Ann86.

[tenrec]

I was brought up in a C of E school. I don't believe the nativity stuff, can I sue the school for teaching me a load of codswallop?

[cupid04]

Do you really believe it's cods wallop or a fairy tale or is it just easier to follow the crowd.

[tenrec]

I am not a crowd follower. I make up my own mind. And yes, I do now believe it is complete codswallop.

[Ann]

Isn't it sad Cupid - I have been a Christian since I was 11 and can't imagine what it would be like not to believe in God and the Bible. :)

[naomi24]

Ann, you've been given indisputable facts about the census and about the death of Herod - but still you believe otherwise - so you clearly don't understand - or perhaps more accurately, you don't want to understand.

Bedtime. Night all. x

[Ann]

Likewise Naomi ! Night ..... x

[tenrec]

Good night all. May your God go with you.

[cupid04]

Anne 86, I cant imagine a life without God. But I once walked in darkness until
God found me. Good night and God bless.xx

[cupid04]

You reminded me of Dave Allen signing off ther, Tenrec.

[tenrec]

Well everyone is entitled to their opinion Cupid, so if you are a believer that's fine with me. Dave Allen, now there was a god of comedy!

[Ann]

God bless you too Cupid X
Night everyone!

[douglas9401]

Who sent the Star? Simon Cowell?

[birdie1971]

The 'star' in the story (if we are to believe that it is true or at least has an element of truth in it) could have been a Supernova.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova

A Supernova (for those who don't know) is a massive exploding star. If that star was near to the Earth (ie. within a million light years or so) and was of sufficient size, then it's demise may have been visible not just in the night sky but during the daytime too.

http://www.math.tulan...r/starofbethlehem.pdf

[naomi24]

Ann, //Isn't it sad Cupid - I have been a Christian since I was 11 and can't imagine what it would be like not to believe in God and the Bible. :) //

I have to agree. That is sad.

[goodlife]

Naomi, No-The question is :-Who sent the star? No one has answered it !