There are so many things to reflect on after this class. But the most pressing thing on my mind would be the discussion at the end of class regarding the incorporation of holidays into the Christian culture. Listening to some of the statements made by my classmates definitely makes me see that there are arguments for holidays to become a part of the culture. My only issue is the fact that Jesus (and Paul for that matter) understood these "secular" things to simply be a tool to connect to people and that no matter what the gospel message is what's most essential. It just seems when people become confused with the idea that these secular things are essential or sacred, they're confusing that the packaging the message comes in isn't what's important but rather the essence of the message (the meat of it).  Culture just doesn't seem to be something that should ever be confused with the saving message of Jesus.