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nickjtc · « **Reply #3675 on:** March 23, 2008, 05:41:44 PM »

So, why do we say "Happy Easter" when it is a remembrance of a brutal crucifixion and death?

Spikeybike · « **Reply #3676 on:** March 23, 2008, 06:29:53 PM »

Quote from: nickjtc on March 23, 2008, 05:41:44 PM

So, why do we say "Happy Easter" when it is a remembrance of a brutal crucifixion and death?

easter is when he rose from the tomb

happy zombie jesus day

DarkRider · « **Reply #3677 on:** March 23, 2008, 06:33:10 PM »

Quote from: spikeybike on March 23, 2008, 06:29:53 PM

Quote from: nickjtc on March 23, 2008, 05:41:44 PM
So, why do we say "Happy Easter" when it is a remembrance of a brutal crucifixion and death?

easter is when he rose from the tomb

happy zombie jesus day

Why is it people say stuff like that when im drinking?? Now thanks to spikey i gotta clean dr pepper from my monitor and keyboard lol

troppo · « **Reply #3678 on:** March 23, 2008, 06:35:58 PM »

and why is it that when a rabbit delivers small brown things that people insist on calling then eggs

Roach Carver · « **Reply #3679 on:** March 23, 2008, 06:41:01 PM »

is it chocolate?

nickjtc · « **Reply #3680 on:** March 23, 2008, 08:42:31 PM »

And why is there a rabbit involved in the whole Easter thing, anyway?

mark · « **Reply #3681 on:** March 23, 2008, 09:29:33 PM »

It's about springtime and fertility and...........

What could be more fertile than a rabbit?

neil young · « **Reply #3682 on:** March 23, 2008, 09:42:13 PM »

no more MADmark?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #3683 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:41:25 AM »

Anger Management Mark?

firecracker · « **Reply #3684 on:** March 24, 2008, 06:48:25 AM »

First, I have to point out that I'm involved in my chuch (Methodist, for those that care) and even read scripture from the pulpit at the Good Friday service.

Having said that, I would now like to stir up trouble, so...

Before Christ, hell - before any "named" gods, ancient peoples worshiped the Sun. It brought light and warmth, and ended the cold, dark night. With me so far?

Now, we just celebrated the biggest day in the Christian year - when people worship the son (hmm, sounds like sun) by having a sunrise service, and they call the whole thing EASTer. Doesn't the sun rise in the East?!? Wait, is this a Christian or Pagan thing? I'm so confused!!! $:-\$

What about the traditional Easter meal - ham. Is that kind of saying "in your FACE, Jews! We're Christians now, and we get PORK!"? $:-\$

So, the question is,

do I have too much time on my hands?

Cvillechopper · « **Reply #3685 on:** March 24, 2008, 07:03:24 AM »

All Christian holidays have remnants of the Pagan holidays in existence prior to their adoption in order to ease the transition. The Christmas tree was originally part of the pagan celebration of the Winter Solstice, you pointed out the Easter stuff.
When early Christians forced their beliefs on those they conquered it was much easier to include some of the existing celebrations into the Christian beliefs than to completely dismiss the current beliefs and risk future rebellions. Basically, it's all about politics. But isn't everything these days???

mark · « **Reply #3686 on:** March 24, 2008, 07:04:21 AM »

Quote from: neil young on March 23, 2008, 09:42:13 PM

no more MADmark?

I'm better now.

Quote from: firecracker on March 24, 2008, 06:48:25 AM

What about the traditional Easter meal - ham. Is that kind of saying "in your FACE, Jews! We're Christians now, and we get PORK!"? $:-\$

I think the Jews and Muslims may have it right........ It is so typical of their God...... to create something as tasty as a pig... then tell the faithful not to eat it.

nickjtc · « **Reply #3687 on:** March 24, 2008, 07:23:20 AM »

What God wants, God gets. God help us now......

troppo · « **Reply #3688 on:** March 24, 2008, 07:30:35 AM »

but does god want to help us?
this an unknown god, so how can we tell

Klark Kent · « **Reply #3689 on:** March 24, 2008, 11:18:45 AM »

[youtube=425,350]TjGkRFFBd0A[/youtube]
youtube food for thought

333 · « **Reply #3690 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:31:00 PM »

OK, but that doesn't explain the bunny's role. But speaking of that...

Why does the Easter Bunny hide the eggs?

He doesn't want anyone to know he's f#$king chickens!!

nickjtc · « **Reply #3691 on:** March 24, 2008, 03:35:02 PM »

All very interesting.....but I guess we'll never know the actual truth.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #3692 on:** March 24, 2008, 08:16:23 PM »

Quote from: firecracker on March 24, 2008, 06:48:25 AM

First, I have to point out that I'm involved in my chuch (Methodist, for those that care) and even read scripture from the pulpit at the Good Friday service.

Having said that, I would now like to stir up trouble, so...

Before Christ, hell - before any "named" gods, ancient peoples worshiped the Sun. It brought light and warmth, and ended the cold, dark night. With me so far?

Now, we just celebrated the biggest day in the Christian year - when people worship the son (hmm, sounds like sun) by having a sunrise service, and they call the whole thing EASTer. Doesn't the sun rise in the East?!? Wait, is this a Christian or Pagan thing? I'm so confused!!! $:-\$

What about the traditional Easter meal - ham. Is that kind of saying "in your FACE, Jews! We're Christians now, and we get PORK!"? $:-\$

So, the question is,

do I have too much time on my hands?

An excellent theory Cracky, particularly if the writers of the Bible spoke and wrote in English, but this is probably more accurate:

http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/easter/why.html

Cheers, Terry.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #3693 on:** March 26, 2008, 12:22:49 AM »

Well I'm sure they would own a Honda if they could mate, but of course they wrote the Bible around 1700 years ago (300 years after Christ) so I'm pretty sure that Honda's were in very short supply?

nickjtc · « **Reply #3694 on:** March 26, 2008, 08:54:01 AM »

Quote from: firecracker on March 26, 2008, 07:14:03 AM

P.S. Did he say the GREEKS shall inherit the earth?!?

Watched 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' just last night.

333 · « **Reply #3695 on:** March 26, 2008, 10:10:24 AM »

Quote from: firecracker on March 26, 2008, 07:14:03 AM

P.S. Did he say the GREEKS shall inherit the earth?!?

I thought it was "Geeks".

(snort)

Spikeybike · « **Reply #3696 on:** March 26, 2008, 05:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Rushoid on October 26, 2006, 10:00:57 AM

You mean like this?

Joel · « **Reply #3697 on:** March 26, 2008, 08:29:52 PM »

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor...

nickjtc · « **Reply #3698 on:** March 26, 2008, 11:16:46 PM »

Quote from: 333 on March 26, 2008, 10:10:24 AM

Quote from: firecracker on March 26, 2008, 07:14:03 AM
P.S. Did he say the GREEKS shall inherit the earth?!?
I thought it was "Geeks".
(snort)

I resemble that remark, having been a geek in my youth. Some people would say that I still am one.

troppo · « **Reply #3699 on:** March 26, 2008, 11:19:01 PM »

Quote from: nickjtc on March 26, 2008, 11:16:46 PM

Quote from: 333 on March 26, 2008, 10:10:24 AM
Quote from: firecracker on March 26, 2008, 07:14:03 AM
P.S. Did he say the GREEKS shall inherit the earth?!?
I thought it was "Geeks".
(snort)

I resemble that remark, having been a geek in my youth. Some people would say that I still am one.

So does that make you GHOG (Grey Haired Old Geek) rather than a GHOF

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