We don't. Read the comments of the history behind Easter. I've been in certain church congregations that observed the day a remembrance for Christ having risen from the grave.
Now, similar to Christmas -- I'm not going to be legalistic on this but the pagan origins are the reality. When modern churches celebrate it, it's piggybacking off of the traditions from the early Roman Catholic church. Here's what we should be doing: we should be celebrating the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ every day of year. If you're born again -- you're risen in Christ daily. If it's just a calendar day to assimilate to traditions of man; then we've missed the entire point of being born again and sanctified.
"When I was a child I understood as a child" - In Reply - 2 years ago
Easter, a name for the celebration of Ishtar, the Assyrian and Babylonian goddess of fertility and sex. After Constantine decided to Christianize the Empire, Easter was changed to represent Jesus. But at its roots, Easter (which is how you pronounce Ishtar) is all about celebrating fertility and sex.
Ishtar(ProperNoun) A goddess of fertility, love, sex and war. In the Babylonian pantheon, she was the divine personification of the planet Venus. Assyrian and Babylonian counterpart to the Sumerian Inanna and to the cognate northwest Semitic goddess Astarte. Pagan goddess
"Eostre".
But in English-speaking countries, and in Germany, Easter takes its name from a pagan goddess from Anglo-Saxon England who was described in a book by the eighth-century English monk Bede. "Eostre was a goddess of spring or renewal and that's why her feast is attached to the vernal equinox."
Passover is the Christian equivalent to the pagan Holiday of Easter. The word "Easter" (or its equivalents) appear in the Bible only once in Acts 12:4. This passage refers to Herod killing John, the brother of James. Peter was to be next, so Peter was put in prison until after the pagan holiday of Easter (for Jews & Christians, the Passover). That's the night the Angel of the Lord broke Peter out of prison!
The holiday commonly known as Easter, in spite of obvious differences, derives from the Jewish festivity the Torah calls "Pesach", also known as "Passover", an eight days-long celebration of the ancient Israelites liberation from Egyptian bondage and their subsequent exodus.
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week, a seven-day span that culminates the day before Easter Sunday.
Mishael: Google all these names. There's many cultures and religions vying for the same day. For Christians, we should observe Passover; as Jesus did. Explain it to the kids. Most just want a basket of candy. Make a pan of Kraft Fudge. Recipe back of jar.
Dear "Resa", i actually kind of agree with you. It probably started as a spring feast and sum sum arium became the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus. Wikipedia probably has some good words about Easter, and Christmas.
Now we know that Easter is also a time for reflection and salvation. For us Christians, Easter is a central holiday. Where we thank and worship the Lord Jesus for whatever He may go through and save us humans.
In peace, i mention to you that you are trying to blame us Christians for doing pagan things. Absolutely not! We follow a law of regulations enacted by high lords of the Vatican.
Many things come from there.
To mention it so that you can get clarity in it yourself is that Jesus Christ's birthday is actually September 11, 2022 years ago. Then came our new time reckoning. And the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross on April 6th. 32 A.D.
This year, Easter comes another week later. This changes every year. For these are great things you understand. This is not for confusion. But simply for and prevent riots and other things, which religious can invent of pagan rituals. Remember one thing, friend. Christians are not religious. Religions of various kinds exist all over the world. We have heard about suicide groups idols, worshipers and much more.
The scripture I received today is an indication of where the scribes and Pharisees stand in relation to Jesus, i recommend you and read Matthew 23.
God bless us in His Holy Name Jesus Christ, love u
Now, similar to Christmas -- I'm not going to be legalistic on this but the pagan origins are the reality. When modern churches celebrate it, it's piggybacking off of the traditions from the early Roman Catholic church. Here's what we should be doing: we should be celebrating the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ every day of year. If you're born again -- you're risen in Christ daily. If it's just a calendar day to assimilate to traditions of man; then we've missed the entire point of being born again and sanctified.
Ishtar(ProperNoun) A goddess of fertility, love, sex and war. In the Babylonian pantheon, she was the divine personification of the planet Venus. Assyrian and Babylonian counterpart to the Sumerian Inanna and to the cognate northwest Semitic goddess Astarte. Pagan goddess
"Eostre".
But in English-speaking countries, and in Germany, Easter takes its name from a pagan goddess from Anglo-Saxon England who was described in a book by the eighth-century English monk Bede. "Eostre was a goddess of spring or renewal and that's why her feast is attached to the vernal equinox."
Passover is the Christian equivalent to the pagan Holiday of Easter. The word "Easter" (or its equivalents) appear in the Bible only once in Acts 12:4. This passage refers to Herod killing John, the brother of James. Peter was to be next, so Peter was put in prison until after the pagan holiday of Easter (for Jews & Christians, the Passover). That's the night the Angel of the Lord broke Peter out of prison!
The holiday commonly known as Easter, in spite of obvious differences, derives from the Jewish festivity the Torah calls "Pesach", also known as "Passover", an eight days-long celebration of the ancient Israelites liberation from Egyptian bondage and their subsequent exodus.
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week, a seven-day span that culminates the day before Easter Sunday.
Mishael: Google all these names. There's many cultures and religions vying for the same day. For Christians, we should observe Passover; as Jesus did. Explain it to the kids. Most just want a basket of candy. Make a pan of Kraft Fudge. Recipe back of jar.
Now we know that Easter is also a time for reflection and salvation. For us Christians, Easter is a central holiday. Where we thank and worship the Lord Jesus for whatever He may go through and save us humans.
In peace, i mention to you that you are trying to blame us Christians for doing pagan things. Absolutely not! We follow a law of regulations enacted by high lords of the Vatican.
Many things come from there.
To mention it so that you can get clarity in it yourself is that Jesus Christ's birthday is actually September 11, 2022 years ago. Then came our new time reckoning. And the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross on April 6th. 32 A.D.
This year, Easter comes another week later. This changes every year. For these are great things you understand. This is not for confusion. But simply for and prevent riots and other things, which religious can invent of pagan rituals. Remember one thing, friend. Christians are not religious. Religions of various kinds exist all over the world. We have heard about suicide groups idols, worshipers and much more.
The scripture I received today is an indication of where the scribes and Pharisees stand in relation to Jesus, i recommend you and read Matthew 23.
God bless us in His Holy Name Jesus Christ, love u
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