Many times I have wondered just why is it we have a rabbit delivering eggs and chocolate bunnies on the morning our saviour conquered death. Now my eight year old granddaughter is asking me that very question.
So the research began, and shocked yet not so surprised. It was those pagans again. You know the ones, they are responsible for slipping into the festivities of our celebrations at Christmas and Easter.
Way back in time written in the books of Judges and Kings and Samuel, they all record where the pagans worshiped many gods. Easter,(Ishtar)she was known as the mother of Baal. You have heard of her right? She was the goddess of nature and fertility. Now are you starting to see it? So here it is spring time when new birth of flowers, and baby chicks, and the rapid reproduction of the rabbits. This is actually a tribute as I understand it to the fertility of new beginnings.
The rabbit and the eggs as I see it takes away from honoring the resurrection of Jesus.
I am going to continue to reasearch and study from scripture to get full understanding but if you'd like to read and study for yourselves, Here are some of the places I went. 1 King 14 - 24 and Jer. 19:5 Judges 2 and 10.
I also googled Baal and Ashtoreth.
I am still studing and think you should too. It's interesting and it is well with my soul. I feel that God is pleased with me when I study his words and learn his heart and desires.
Stay posted as I learn more of this great and wonderful event. Celebrate the wonder of Gods grace and perfection to love us enough.
About Me
- Barbara Holloway
- I married my hero from our military ranks, and together raised 3 beautiful young women who blessed us with 7 grandchildren. When I am not playing or running them to an event I am cutting and coloring hair at a spa in the Alpharetta area. My day is not complete until I have written a story about the events life has given me by way of our God. I have deep dreams of being a published author and one day help others through my life lessons better grow in theirs. I look for ways to introduce Jesus to others in a non tradtional way. I was born right here in the great and beautiful Atlanta Ga. where only a true southerner can express lifein the south with such grace and passion.
1 comment:
Very good information and study. I found some of the same stuff this year. I am changing my language over to referring to this day as "Resurrection Sunday" rather than "Happy Easter". Every time we mention the word "Easter" we are giving honor to a false god! I have a link on my blog that gives more to think about on this subject.
Keep writing Barbara!
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