Churches and Eggs

[Last Things]

there is no fellowship between light and dark.
I did another post on this website on easter and went into detail about pagan traditions if you are interested, or you can simply google "ishtar" or ishtars egg or origin of easter do some research on nimrod and Semiramis.. Easters origin goes back to early Babylon.

Ishtar's egg does not exist outside of websites that are talking about Easter being pagan.

Easter is simply the name the English gave a holiday called Pascha. It's only connection with Ishtar is that is kinda sound similar.

 

[Last Things]

My response to the OP's question is---Why would a church want to have an Easter egg hunt? If a fellowship that is following the lead of Jesus Christ, it wouldn't even think of such a thing.

What is wrong with celebrating a uniquely Christian tradition?

 

[Fragrant Grace]

Originally Posted by Ophel
My response to the OP's question is---Why would a church want to have an Easter egg hunt? If a fellowship that is following the lead of Jesus Christ, it wouldn't even think of such a thing.

Last Things;237035]What is wrong with celebrating a uniquely Christian tradition?

@Last Things

There is nothing in the scriptures mentioning or requiring Christians to follow this man-made tradition of an Easter egg hunt


For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 3:11

 

[Last Things]

@Last Things

There is nothing in the scriptures mentioning or requiring Christians to follow this man-made tradition of an Easter egg hunt


For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 3:11

I agree - but I asked what is wrong with it?

Obviously the fact that something is not mentioned in scripture does not automatically make it wrong, as the internet is not mentioned

 

[Ophel]

What is wrong with celebrating a uniquely Christian tradition?

First of all, what makes it "CHRISTIAN"?

Second...where and how did this so-called "tradition" begin? Is it described anywhere in scripture? Does it have a scriptural basis at all? We need to do our research. If we know Jesus, we also know what He thinks of traditions:

Mark 7:13
And so you cancel the word of God in order to hand down your own tradition. And this is only one example among many others.”

 

[Last Things]

First of all, what makes it "CHRISTIAN"?

That it comes from Christianity?

Second...where and how did this so-called "tradition" begin? Is it described anywhere in scripture? Does it have a scriptural basis at all? We need to do our research. If we know Jesus, we also know what He thinks of traditions:

Mark 7:13
And so you cancel the word of God in order to hand down your own tradition. And this is only one example among many others.”

It's a fun game based on the egg symbolizing the resurrection. The 'its wrong because it isn't in scripture' claim never works because scripture does not list everything we are allowed to do. The internet is not in scripture. Your quote from Mark is about a specific incident in which a person contradicts the commandments in order to follow a tradition, which does not apply here.

The use of eggs helps children understand in a concrete way the resurrection - life from death.

 

[Ophel]

This tradition is not from Christianity.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

I don't see any need to segue from Easter eggs to the Easter story. Just tell kids the Easter story. Keep it simple.

SLE

 

[Last Things]

This tradition is not from Christianity.

What is your evidence of that?

 

[Last Things]

I don't see any need to segue from Easter eggs to the Easter story. Just tell kids the Easter story. Keep it simple.

SLE

What's wrong with kids having fun?

 

[Fragrant Grace]

@Last Things

Easter eggs are a man-made tradition that non-Christians and Christians use in their Easter celebrations

Because some Christians choose to use them does not make them Christian

It is a form of worldliness that man has incorporated.

They are not mentioned in the Bible, it is not something the Lord has instigated for Christians to do.

You seem intent on debating and arguing with everyone....please refer to the community guidelines and forum etiquette

 

[Ophel]

What is your evidence of that?

The evidence is in paganism. The eggs and rabbits have their origins in the pagan beliefs in Semiramis, or Ishtar, the Queen of Heaven---and her son Tammuz. Easter/Ishtar has nothing whatsoever to do with the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, despite so many similarities it would make your head spin. Easter can be as much as three weeks away from the Passover, because the pagan holiday is always set as the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.

Some have wondered why the word "Easter" is in the the King James Bible. It is because Acts 12 tells us that it was the evil King Herod, who was planning to celebrate Easter, and not the Christians. The true Passover and pagan Easter sometimes coincide, but in some years, they are a great distance apart.



The truth is that the forty days of Lent, eggs, rabbits,hot cross buns and the Easter ham have everything to do with the ancient pagan religion of Mystery Babylon.These are all antichrist activities! Satan is a master deceiver, and has filled the lives of well-meaning, professing Christians with idolatry. These things bring the wrath of God upon children of disobedience, who try to make pagan customs of Baal worship Christian celebrations.

 

[Ophel]

What's wrong with kids having fun?

Real, pure fun should come out of activities that do not associate with paganism. We need to be vigilant for our children's sake. You must answer to God for your activities and for what you teach your children---and for what you know and then did nothing about it.

 

[Last Things]

@Last Things

Easter eggs are a man-made tradition that non-Christians and Christians use in their Easter celebrations

what non-Christian groups have easter egg hunts?

Because some Christians choose to use them does not make them Christian

But the use of Easter egg hunts began with Christians as far as I know. Do you have evidence otherwise?

It is a form of worldliness that man has incorporated.

They are not mentioned in the Bible, it is not something the Lord has instigated for Christians to do.

But does the fact it is not mentioned in scripture make it wrong? For example, posting on the internet is not mentioned in scripture, but I do not think it is wrong.

You seem intent on debating and arguing with everyone....please refer to the community guidelines and forum etiquette

Be assured that is not my intention. I am here because I love fellowship with other Christians. We each have a unique experience of Christ and we can experience the faith of each other. I never question a person's experience or testimony. There are issues that I am not on the same page as another person. So I ask for evidence (scriptural or historical) for their view. If I am wrong on something, then it is my duty to stop doing it, but I need a reason to do so. If someone wants to tell me something is wrong, then I just ask them to explain why it is wrong, so that I may better live out my faith.

 

[Last Things]

Real, pure fun should come out of activities that do not associate with paganism. We need to be vigilant for our children's sake. You must answer to God for your activities and for what you teach your children---and for what you know and then did nothing about it.

How is it associated with paganism though? I mean I am looking for real historical evidence for this.

 

[Last Things]

The evidence is in paganism. The eggs and rabbits have their origins in the pagan beliefs in Semiramis, or Ishtar, the Queen of Heaven---and her son Tammuz.

Easter/Ishtar has nothing whatsoever to do with the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, despite so many similarities it would make your head spin. Easter can be as much as three weeks away from the Passover, because the pagan holiday is always set as the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.

I do not see a relationship between Easter and Ishtar. Ishtar was the name of a Sumerian god, whereas Easter is the name given to a holiday called Pascha (from Passover) by the Germans and English. Am I wrong on this? Does any other group called it "Easter"?
I am interested in knowing what pagan holiday existed after the first full moon after the spring equinox. I was told that the date of Easter was picked to closely coincide with the jewish celebration of passover. That is, the Jews use a lunar calender (based on the moon). The date of Passover began on Nisan 14, the middle of the Spring lunar month.

The truth is that the forty days of Lent, eggs, rabbits,hot cross buns and the Easter ham have everything to do with the ancient pagan religion of Mystery Babylon.These are all antichrist activities! Satan is a master deceiver, and has filled the lives of well-meaning, professing Christians with idolatry. These things bring the wrath of God upon children of disobedience, who try to make pagan customs of Baal worship Christian celebrations.

Obviously we must avoid all forms of paganism, but your post leaves me confused. Babylon had Babylonian gods. Baal was a Canaanite god. Rabbits, cross buns and ham, as far as I know are northern European traditions. Most Christians who celebrate Easter do not incorporate them.

I thought the 40 days of Lent were a reflection of the 40 days in the desert of Jesus. 40 is a common number in the OT. Where are you getting that it is pagan?

 

[Chad]

@Last Things

If you're looking for evidence you've contradicted yourself and Fragrant Grace is right that you are being very debating. You've already made claims if where it began and what Easter represents, etc but now you're asking for evidence? You're not asking, you're moreso being argumentive instead.

Your comment about internet not being in scripture is actually mute. The bible has all the answers to what is right or wrong. Ophels quote on tradition is a perfect explanation.

Drugs are not mentioned directly in the bible. Are they ok? Are they "Christian" if a wacko pastor used them?

As for evidence, you've asked for others to provide this yet you've provided zilch to back up your claims.

 

[Last Things]

@Last Things

If you're looking for evidence you've contradicted yourself and Fragrant Grace is right that you are being very debating. You've already made claims if where it began and what Easter represents, etc but now you're asking for evidence? You're not asking, you're moreso being argumentive instead.

Hi Chad, I mentioned what I believed and understood. I more than happy to provide evidence for things.
For example, here is an article on Pascha, what we called Easter: Easter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I can also find other sources for the date, the celebrations, etc if anyone is interested.

Your comment about internet not being in scripture is actually mute. The bible has all the answers to what is right or wrong. Ophels quote on tradition is a perfect explanation.

I am trying to understand this. How do we know from the bible that using the internet is okay, but Easter egg hunts are wrong?
Ophels quote was dealing with contradicting the commandments to uphold a man-made tradition. Am I wrong on this?
If so, how does Easter egg hunts contradict the commandments or any scripture?

Drugs are not mentioned directly in the bible. Are they ok? Are they "Christian" if a wacko pastor used them?

I believe that most Christians use drugs during the lifetime to help with illness or pain. Are you referring to illegal drugs? Illegal drugs are a form of legal drugs that are intended to be abused, so of course that is not right.

The internet is not mentioned in the bible, but I think online fellowship is good. Internet pornography is not mentioned in the bible, but I think it is evil.
I believe this because the bible does not mention electronic forms of communication as being evil. It does mention lust and prostitution as being evil - so therefore anything that causes these is evil.

As for evidence, you've asked for others to provide this yet you've provided zilch to back up your claims.

I am sorry, no one asked me for anything. What sources of proof do you consider valid? I know scripture is first and foremost, but scripture never mentions hams, eggs and bunnies. So we cannot get at whether or not northern european traditions are evil or pagan this way. I would need to quote historical sources. I consider wiki to be neutral, but what do you prefer?

 

[Ophel]

Easter is not even Christian by it's very name. It comes from Ishtar---a goddess, formerly named Semiramis. Out of her comes all sorts of paganism and much of it has been adapted for use as Christians, such as the nod to rabbits and eggs, and to the 40 days of lent, of fasting, and of the festival itself, which is not relative to the Passover, or to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

[Ophel]

The evidence is in paganism. The eggs and rabbits have their origins in the pagan beliefs in Semiramis, or Ishtar, the Queen of Heaven---and her son Tammuz.



I do not see a relationship between Easter and Ishtar. Ishtar was the name of a Sumerian god, whereas Easter is the name given to a holiday called Pascha (from Passover) by the Germans and English. Am I wrong on this? Does any other group called it "Easter"?
I am interested in knowing what pagan holiday existed after the first full moon after the spring equinox. I was told that the date of Easter was picked to closely coincide with the jewish celebration of passover. That is, the Jews use a lunar calender (based on the moon). The date of Passover began on Nisan 14, the middle of the Spring lunar month.



Obviously we must avoid all forms of paganism, but your post leaves me confused. Babylon had Babylonian gods. Baal was a Canaanite god. Rabbits, cross buns and ham, as far as I know are northern European traditions. Most Christians who celebrate Easter do not incorporate them.

I thought the 40 days of Lent were a reflection of the 40 days in the desert of Jesus. 40 is a common number in the OT. Where are you getting that it is pagan?

Simply check this out:

The Pagan Origin Of Easter