DISQUS

Kimberly Michelle · 2 years ago

You're right, Paula and Ms. Cherry, and that's exactly the inner conflict I see myself having with my future children. I don't want them to be left out of the 'fun part' of Easter but I definitely want them to learn and focus on Jesus Christ as the reason for the celebrations. My fear is that, even when they stop "believing" in the Easter Bunny (or Santa Claus) they still may not understand the connection and may still expect presents and candy. So perhaps the key is to teach them from day one in order to lessen the confusion.

Fredric · 2 years ago

lol, i had to lookup the word 'pagan' just to make sure i was thinking of the right thing.

pagan: person who does not acknowledge your god

on that premise, i'd have to say that this opinion, along with they relationship of santa claus and christmas, is somewhat deep, probably because i never thought about it before either.

the assumption is that those who created 'easter' and 'the easter bunny' use symbols for others to enjoy the day who may not believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

maybe it's because the word 'pagan' has this edge to it in my brain, but i realize that this is definitely possible.

the christian roots of the world are very deep and the fact that the u.k. has bank holidays for good friday and easter monday reflect that. with the plethora of views in the world, especially those who may not share the existence of a higher power, the easter bunny could indeed be a pagan symbol.

Paula Mooney · 2 years ago

Yeah, I've read that the whole egg thing came into play because they were celebrating some false god of fertility.

Anyhoo, I know what I'm celebrating: The fact that my Savior Jesus took so much pain and humiliation for me, was tortured, died and came back to life.

Glory to God in the highest!

Ms. Cherry · 2 years ago

What's really sad is that most don't even know or understand what the whole easter bunny and the eggs thing is all about (shucks, I barely understand it all but I seek to) but participate every year. I don't believe in the easter egg bunny and though I allowed my son to participate, sometimes, I made sure his focus was more on JC than the eggs and candy. There is nothing essentially evil about painting and hiding eggs and having children search for them. What is important is our focus. If our focus is on Christ and not the eggs, our children will understand that the eggs are just a game. Children can participate in an Easter egg hunt as long as the true meaning of the day is explained and emphasized, but ultimately this must be left up to the discretion of parents.

sarah · 2 years ago

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Dame · 2 years ago

I will admit that i had no idea where the whole easter bunny thing came from in relation to easter. But while i was in church today, my pastor spoke about the same thing as this article. About how so many kids and adults are confusing the two. Thinking Easter is all about bunnies and colored candy. I for one have to say i had a small awakening this weekend. Thanks..

omi · 2 years ago

well....so's christmas, to a degree.

i'm not christian, but i've noticed the "resurrection sunday" change over the years and--already understanding why holidays like easter & xmas are when they are--thought, "oh wow. someone finally made a connection." publicly, anyway.

peace

Ainsiti · 2 years ago

Here is a website that will give you lots of information about holidays that are celebrated in modern times by Christianity.

Eggs and Rabbits have one thing in common: fertility. Easter falls around the equinox. Many religions based on agriculture-dependent societies celebrated events in the year relating to the production, planting, growth and harvest of crops.

The website is pagan-based, but you can use the info there to do further research if you like. Knowledge is power!

http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usid&am...

Have a Blessed Day!
~Ain Siti

wc · 8 months ago

Are you sure that Jesus/Yeshua was resuurected on "Sunday"?

Dave · 8 months ago

Actually yes. The Bible tells us that on the day before the Jewish Sabbath is when Jesus died on the Cross. We know this because Joseph (a Pharisee) asked Pilot for Jesus' body and only had a few hours until the Sabbath started. (In those days the Sabbath started on 6:00 PM Friday and lasted until 6:00 PM Saturday). So Friday was day 1, Saturday was day 2, then Sunday was day 3, (rose on the third day).