To: DouglasKC
>> The justification for the Lenten 40-day preparation for Easter is traditionally based on Jesus’ 40-day wilderness fast before His temptation by Satan (Harper’s Bible Dictionary, “Lent”; Matthew 4:1-2; Mark 1:13). The problem with this explanation is that this incident is not connected in any way with Jesus’ supposed observance of Easter. The 40-day pre-Easter practice of fasting and penance did not originate in the Bible. <<
Absolutely true, and absolutely meaningless.
18 posted on
04/10/2009 11:04:39 AM PDT by
dangus
To: dangus
Jesus’ supposed observance of EasterWhere or when did Jesus ever supposedly "observe" Easter?
23 posted on
04/10/2009 11:07:32 AM PDT by
mountn man
(The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
To: dangus
I missed this part:
>>The 40-day pre-Easter practice of fasting and penance did not originate in the Bible.<<
I would have thought--hoped--it unnecessary to have to point out again that heretical tradition of men known as sola scriptura did not originate in the Bible either.
25 posted on
04/10/2009 11:08:23 AM PDT by
Petronski
(For the next few years, Gethsemane will not be marginal. We will know that garden. -- Cdl. Stafford)
To: dangus
>> The justification for the Lenten 40-day preparation for Easter is traditionally based on Jesus’ 40-day wilderness fast before His temptation by Satan (Harper’s Bible Dictionary, “Lent”; Matthew 4:1-2; Mark 1:13). The problem with this explanation is that this incident is not connected in any way with Jesus’ supposed observance of Easter. The 40-day pre-Easter practice of fasting and penance did not originate in the Bible. <<
Absolutely true, and absolutely meaningless. Not according to the writers of scripture.
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