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Resurrection Day instead of Easter
March 28, 2024, 03:25 PM
AnushResurrection Day instead of Easter
I never heard of Easter being called Resurrection Day until a local news station refuses to say the word Easter. I know Jesus Christ was resurrected. Why does everything need to be changed? It irritates my old soul to no end.
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March 28, 2024, 03:36 PM
mark123Maybe they don’t believe in the goddess of Spring,
Ēostre.
March 28, 2024, 03:36 PM
PASigIf the attempt is to be more "inclusive" then they are failing badly at it because "Resurrection Day" sounds even more Christian-specific than just "Easter".
I have never heard that term being used like that. Around here public schools gave up on Easter Break long ago, it's now Spring Break.
March 28, 2024, 04:46 PM
yaniciThis is a great time to get on your cable TV or streaming channels and find Mel Gibson's 2004 movie, "The Passion of Christ." It will bring you back to Jesus if you left Him.
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March 28, 2024, 06:25 PM
YellowJacketquote:
Originally posted by PASig:
If the attempt is to be more "inclusive" then they are failing badly at it because "Resurrection Day" sounds even more Christian-specific than just "Easter".
I have never heard that term being used like that. Around here public schools gave up on Easter Break long ago, it's now Spring Break.
It is the opposite of being inclusive. It is claiming back the religious Holy Day from the non-religious spring celebration history.
I still call it Easter and do t worry too much about things like this at all but I actually applaud the effort to differentiate the Christ-centric aspect of the Holiday.
To me, as a believer, Easter has always been synonymous with Christ’s resurrection but plenty of people celebrate Easter by having egg hunts and lunch with their family without ever whispering the name of Jesus Christ.
I'm gonna vote for the funniest frog with the loudest croak on the highest log. March 28, 2024, 07:41 PM
mcrimmI saw a sign on the door of In ‘n Out burger with that wording. Head-scratcher.
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Black92LXI have not heard Resurrection Day but have heard it referred to as Resurrection Sunday on a fair amount of occasions.
Usually in the rural south.
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March 28, 2024, 08:20 PM
BentonvilleSome great comments in this thread. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus fulfilled the Passover. As far as I understand things, the word for Easter was translated as such only in the King James translation of the Bible ( Acts 12:4). The original Greek and the Hebrew is the word for Passover. Jesus was/is the Passover Lamb for all who Believe. No rabbit or eggs involved
March 28, 2024, 08:51 PM
sigfreundI first heard “Resurrection Sunday” from a very devout Christian relative 15-20 years ago. I immediately thought it was more appropriate than a term corrupted from the name of a pagan goddess.
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VBVAGUYMy opinion, just as long as it bring more people to and not distract from Jesus Christ and his sacrifice. God Bless !!!
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March 28, 2024, 09:05 PM
bettysnephewSo in a rather twisted way by refusing to call it Easter which is a derivation of the name of the Goddess of Spring in Paganism they are reaffirming Christs' existence and resurrection from the dead. Don't let them know.
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March 28, 2024, 09:09 PM
drill sgtCall it whatever you wish but just do not forget to celebrate the true meaning for the season.. And it is not a bunny rabbit delivering chocolate eggs. ........................................... drill sgt.
March 28, 2024, 09:15 PM
patwI like the name, Resurrection Day. Of course, I am grateful everyday for the redeeming sacrifice of my Lord and Savior. He is the "reason for the season(s)".
March 28, 2024, 11:21 PM
83v45magnaquote:
Originally posted by PASig:
If the attempt is to be more "inclusive" then they are failing badly at it because "Resurrection Day" sounds even more Christian-specific than just "Easter".
I have never heard that term being used like that. Around here public schools gave up on Easter Break long ago, it's now Spring Break.
I had the same thought until I realized that by reducing the Easter 'footprint', it likely removes many little kids from ever even having a thought, or a question about it.
It's all part of the great big leftist playbook of sinister incrementalism.
March 29, 2024, 12:24 AM
Rey HRHI don't mind the phrase, "resurrection day." It doesn't roll off the tongue as "happy easter" but I don't say that either.
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March 29, 2024, 05:38 AM
mark123quote:
Originally posted by drill sgt:
Call it whatever you wish but just do not forget to celebrate the true meaning for the season.. And it is not a bunny rabbit delivering chocolate eggs. ........................................... drill sgt.
Well, if anyone believed that, they wouldn’t foist it on their children.
March 29, 2024, 05:39 AM
Bulldog7972quote:
Originally posted by yanici:
This is a great time to get on your cable TV or streaming channels and find Mel Gibson's 2004 movie, "The Passion of Christ." It will bring you back to Jesus if you left Him.
Ain't that the truth. What a great movie. It brought me back into the fold. I'll be spending Easter Sunday at my part time job for the Church. All day. I can't wait.
March 29, 2024, 07:49 AM
PowerSurgequote:
Originally posted by Bentonville:
Some great comments in this thread. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus fulfilled the Passover. As far as I understand things, the word for Easter was translated as such only in the King James translation of the Bible ( Acts 12:4). The original Greek and the Hebrew is the word for Passover. Jesus was/is the Passover Lamb for all who Believe. No rabbit or eggs involved
It is correctly translated as “Easter”. Herod was pagan and would’ve referred to the day as Easter and not the Jewish Passover.
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March 29, 2024, 07:58 AM
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March 29, 2024, 08:13 AM
Ryanp225I'm not Christian so I have no dog in the fight but find it odd that everyone keeps saying that Jesus died for your sins. Doesn't the story say he came back from the dead a couple days later and went around visiting his buddies?
So at most he gave up the weekend for your sins.
