Direct Answer
Bercot says this inconsistency shows that Christians often accept or reject traditions without a clear biblical or historical pattern. He argues that Protestants may discard ancient Christian customs while keeping or adding newer customs, even some with pagan origins.
Support from Transcript
- He says most Christians celebrate "Pascha or Easter" and use crosses or the fish symbol. - He says evangelical Protestants are "very inconsistent" about early Christian customs. - He notes they keep some customs, such as Easter and the fish symbol, but ignore others, such as "tracing the sign of the cross on the forehead." - He says there is "no logical pattern" to which traditions have been kept or discarded. - He calls it "ludicrous" that after discarding ancient customs, Christians added traditions not found in Scripture or early writings. - He identifies Christmas as the "paradigm example" and says many Christmas customs are "of pagan origin."
Discussion Follow-ups
The transcript implies that preference, habit, or cultural comfort may shape decisions more than Scripture or apostolic testimony.