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Well, even if what the author says is true (which at best is dubious as applied), it does not change the fact that today it is very mush a sacred day and worship in a manner consistent with the Word of God. Therefore, whatever its pagan connection, there is a legitimate Christian purpose and that is what is important. Archain history and rituals that have fallen in desuetude really no longer come into play.

True, Lawdoc! May the Lord be with you!

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Well, even if what the author says is true (which at best is dubious as applied), it does not change the fact that today it is very mush a sacred day and worship in a manner consistent with the Word of God. Therefore, whatever its pagan connection, there is a legitimate Christian purpose and that is what is important. Archain history and rituals that have fallen in desuetude really no longer come into play.

I was really confused in my youth with the rabbits, eggs and chicks part. I knew that chicks came from eggs and rabbits were prolific, but why is the season of fertility tied in with Christ's death and resurrection?
There HAD TO HAVE BEEN other images of re-birth to put forth besides chickens and rabbits, even in the pagan times. Maybe not.
Good Friday and Easter are the CRUX, the soul, the essence and core of the Christian faith....not Christmas, Halloween or Valentine's Day. Sigh. I know--that's just the way it is. Very sad.

It wasn't until I was an adult before I understood the candy and cards bit with Easter. That's just mercantilism.

The whole "easter bunny" scene with the mall-bunny and photos is really just stupid. But, then, I think the entire "x-mas" scene with EVERYTHING ELSE but the birth of Christ, the Holy Family and the three Kings is just stupid too.

Somewhere along the line we Christians made Christmas a season for just children and toy$. Nothing could be farther from the truth.