What About EASTER?

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What Does The Encyclopeadia Britannica Say About Easter? “The English name Easter is of uncertain origin; the Anglo-Saxon priest Venerable Bede in the 8th century derived it from the Anglo-Saxon spring goddess Eostre.” Others liken it to Astarte, the Phoenician fertility goddess who had a Babylonian counterpart named Ishtar. This would explain the rabbits and eggs connected with the Easter celebration. These are symbols of fertility that were “handed down from the ancient ceremonial and symbolism of European and Middle Eastern pagan spring festivals.” Encyclopeadia Britannica Rabbits and eggs obviously have nothing to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus. So, how did “Christians” begin to celebrate a pagan festival? The American Book of Days describes the origin of Easter this way: “There is no doubt that the Church in its early days adopted the old pagan customs and gave a Christian meaning to them.” This happened around 325 A.D. when religious leaders met at what was called the Nicene Council. This is when the apostasy that was spoken about at 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 began to take root in the true Christian faith. Pagans worshipped many different “gods.” Worship of fertility gods included orgies and other gross rituals. I researched the history of this “goddess” Eostre and Astarte and Ishtar. Pagans did NOT worship the true God, the Almighty God and Creator of the Universe. So, what does the Bible say about “unbelievers” which, in truth, is what pagans are? Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Rather than adopting pagan rituals and joining ourselves to these old customs of unbelievers, what does that scripture say we should do? It says: “…separate yourselves…and quit touching the unclean thing.” Furthermore, what right did the religious leaders have, to introduce pagan festivals and rituals into the true Christian faith? Ephesians 4:4-6 Matthew 7:14, 21, 24-27 And who really benefits from this pagan celebration. Think about it and then read Revelation 18:11 Commercialism of holidays is well known and recognized by most people. Do you think celebrating a pagan holiday gives honor to the Almighty God and to his son, Jesus? So, my next question is: Should TRUE Christians celebrate Easter? What do you think?