What IFB or Traditional Baptist Doctrine Do You Reject? .....

Our focus on Easter should be on the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is one of the most, if not the most, important doctrine of Christianity.

Why do we want to confuse our children by portraying Easter as a time when a majical bunny rabbit hops around and spews candy eggs out of his butt?

It is pagan, ugodly, and unworthy of the seriousness of the occasion.

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All of those things I mentioned, I used to support.

When I studied scripture carefully, I discovered they were contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ found in God's Word, IMHO.

Therefore, I changed my thinking to conform to God's Word, even if it means people who used to think the same way I did will now call be "liberal" just as I used to call those who held some of the same views I now do, "liberal".

I just follow what scripture says and hope I'm getting some of it right.

BTW, I am always willing to be convinced I'm wrong. Just show me from scripture how that is so.

peace to youraying:

 

you are so right on, brother.:thumbsup:

 

I certainly understand your thinking on Easter egg hunts and candy. What perverse person told you that it comes out of a magical bunny's butt?

 

Hey, I happen to agree with you. I think way too often we let other things crowd out the significance of the day. It is the same with Christmas. Yes we faithfully and traditionally tell the "real meaning" of Easter or Christmas until that in and of itself becomes part of the tradition and loses importance. (Disclaimer added to note that terms like "we" are used in the generic sense and are NOT a jab, poke, or attack at anyone on this board). I honestly believe that Easter especially needs to be a day where the focus is entirely on Jesus and not on anything else. I don't think it is very effective to spend 10 minutes or so telling the story of the resurrection and what that means and then turn around and put the focus on eggs and such.

 

You're right, of course...although that would explain the connection with chocolate...

 

Exactly!!!:thumbs: Well said.

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That's the point. It has the effect of confusing the most sacred day in Christian history with fairy tales and myths.

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lol

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To me, its revivals. It seems like those who have them think it's the only time the church needs to be involved in evangelism. Plus, I have been around pastors who act like we need to be at every service as a test of fellowship/orthodoxy. I also find their purpose confusing--as I have heard that revival should be for Christians, yet the meetings are heavy in trying to win the lost for Christ. And did I mention that there are evangelists who rate how effective their preaching is by the number of people who come forward/raise their hands during an endless singing of Just as I Am or some other related hymn.

 

I think you forgot to add.. along with pagan symbolisms and maintaining the name of 'Easter' (our current version) of which is also known as Ishtar, a pagan goddess. Her other names in other pagan regions were called among others, Astarte, Ostera, and Eastre - the last name is sometimes presumed to be where the spelling of Easter is derived.

You can find stuff almost anywhere but here is a link to one sourse - Christiananswers.com .

However those are the facts, but these are not my reasons for not celebrating nor calling this day - Easter like many others do. As was stated this is about Jesus and Him resurrected. Thus for me, it is Resurrection day or Resurrection Sunday. And we do celebrate it! Just not in the same manner as others typically do.

PLEASE NOTE:
I don't hold it against others who do the whole typical Easter thing but I do ask if they understand it's meaning. And if they do, I gently ask, then why do we as christians conform to how the world celebrates this day, after the same manner they celebrate it, when their meanings and symbols have nothing to do with Christ Jesus. This is for them to think about not for me to pass judgment against them for do what they choose to do.

 

I learned something new, my brother. "Resurrection Day" has a nice ring to it!:thumbs:

A question worth thinking about. Well said:applause:

peace to youraying:

 

Here's another one I had forgotten: One's spirituality/obedience to God is determined by how many children they produce.

 

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I am battling that, because my wife is in her mid-40s and suffers multiple health issues (asthma, diabetes, bladder issues, et al); thus she does not want to take a risk with pregnancy. Sadly I feel that certain organizations in our church only allow couples with children to fully participate.

 

I would rather not discuss your personal interaction with your children. Such discussions tend to get heated very quickly.:flower:

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