SUBJECT:  The Star of David vs. the Pentagram

QUESTION:  Are the Jews not using a pagan symbol with their Star of David?

ANSWER:

No they are not.

There is more than one factor here.

1] All things pagan mean nothing to the true Christian.
2] The symbols are not truly the same.
3] The origins of both were separate.
4] Physical Israel today is vastly different from spiritual Israel, the Church of God
5] The Church of God uses no such symbols.

Number One:  All things pagan mean nothing to the true Christian.

This is learned in the recording by Paul on the subject of meat offered to idols.  Some in the church did not feel right eating meat offered to idols.  Paul states that the idols mean nothing. The principle applies to all things having to do with paganism, Wiccan, witchcraft and false gods.  Their use of symbol means nothing for the gods and doctrines are null and mean nothing.

1 Corinthians 8:1-4
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.  And if any man think that he knoweth anything, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, the same is known of him.  As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

Item Two: The symbols are not truly the same.
Item Three: The origins of both were separate.

See the following sites and notice the symbols that are predominately used.  They are not truly the same.  The histories of origin are seemingly rather separate.

Star of David
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_of_David Star of David

The Star of David or Shield of David is a generally recognized symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism. It is named after King David of ancient Israel; and its earliest known communal usage began in the Middle Ages, alongside the more ancient symbol of the menorah. Geometrically it is the hexagram [see below].

Star of David

Pentagram
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagram
The pentacle, a pentagram within a circle, is the most recognizable symbol of Wicca. The pentacle represents the integration of body and spirit, and the spiritual mastery of the four elements. The pentacle is used in a number of Wiccan rituals, and as a Grade sign in Gardnerian and other traditions. The pentacle is often worn as a symbol of recognition amongst practitioners, especially those who practice a code of secrecy.

Pentagrams


Hexagram

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagram Hexagram
Here you will see the hexagram used by many groups for different reasons including:

--Christians
--Jews – Israel
--Arabs and Muslims
--Hinduism and Eastern Religions
--Kingdom of Karamanoğlu
--African Initiated Church in southern Africa
--Emblem of the Theosophical Society (founded in 1875).
--The pacifist International Raelian Movement
--Occult
--In alchemy, the two triangles represent the reconciliation of the opposites of fire and water.
--In southern Germany the hexagram can be found as part of tavern anchors.
--A six-point star is used as an identifying mark of the Folk Nation an alliance of street gangs based out of the Chicago.

The Hexagram is a common mathematical shape and it is not surprising that so many would naturally use it.

Hexagram

Item Four: Physical Israel today is vastly different from spiritual Israel, the Church of God
Neither the country of Israel nor the twelve tribes currently scattered around the world are spiritual Israel.  God is not performing His work through them.  Clearly, He has stated that He will call many of them to the church just before the return of Christ.  See our booklet, “Who are the 144,000?”   Therefore, like the rest of the world at the present time, they are left to their own devices and choices.  The hexagram has no linkage to God or the Work He is doing.

Item Five: The Church of God uses no such symbols.
The Church of God uses no such symbols.  They have no basis in the Word of God.  Their use is not commanded.  The symbols have no meaning in the spread of the gospel or in the Salvation Process afforded to all humans in the greater plan of God.