Easter no longer celebrated by some Protestants?

[Jordan_Francis]

The word “Easter” itself is obviously pagan, the name of a goddess as others pointed out.

Though its worth mentioning that “Easter” in many other languages, such as French, use the root “pascha”, which has a more obvious Christian connection.

 

[paarsurrey]

Easter no longer celebrated by some Protestants

Hi

Nevermind Jesus himself neither celebrated it nor commanded for it.

Thanks

 

[peary]

Only if you think that the candle for Mary, Mother of Jesus, that is available from your local Botanica really is a candle that represents, and is usable to venerate Mary, Mother of Jesus.

She is one of the more popular deities that neo-pagans worship. However, I was thinking more in terms of when she was universally worshiped.

xan

jonathon

How goofy can you get?

For one thing, candles in Church are not from Botanica. They are specifically made by cloistered (for the most part) and must be pure bee’s wax, and blessed on top of that. They are neither flavored nor perfumed.

Secondly, Ishtar was never universally worshipped; it was a local Assyrian/Babylonian deity thousands of years ago and specifically worshipped in the Middle East area of those ancient countries.

 

[jblake]

peary;:

For one thing, candles in Church are not from Botanica.

Which is why I clearly said your local Botanica.

My assumption was that you knew more about heretical practices that grew up from Catholic Mission work, than you do know.

Secondly, Ishtar was never universally worshiped;

OK. I should have qualified “universally” to "the mid-east roughly 4,000 years ago.

xan

jonathon

 

[Letchitsa1]

Sadly, it seems you ran across a bunch of so-called Christians who are well steeped in bigotry, but not their faith. I’d offer them a smile, my prayers and have a nice day and just walk off. There’s no biblical basis for their bigotry, either, yet they cling to it. And truth be told, if it weren’t for the Catholic Church, they wouldn’t have their Bible. But is the one-upmanship really worth pointing that out to them? They’ll still continue to be blinded by their bigotry unless they are truly seeking the truth, which many of them are not.

 

[peary]

Which is why I clearly said your local Botanica.

My assumption was that you knew more about heretical practices that grew up from Catholic Mission work, than you do know.

xan

jonathon

I was involved in missionary work with a Catholic religious order for several years. At no time did I come across any “heretical practices” that came from such work. You need to explain what you mean.

 

[jblake]

peary;:

You need to explain what you mean.

Do you know what a Botanica is?

xan

jonathon

 

[catholiconce]

All my life, as a Catholic in the Bible Belt, I thought I heard it all.
But this one tops them all.
Last week I nicely wished a store person a “Have a Happy Easter” I was informed that she does not celebrate a that pagan holiday, that everyday is Resurection Day for her. Following that she went on about it and another two people piped in on it, and then the anti-Catholic stuff started and I am embarassed to say, that I just grabbed my buggy and walked away because I had no come back I really did not know how to repond, That is why I am here asking you all what do I say next time?
When this this happen? I notice still many of the Baptist churches, which this person is, had a sunrise service, the Methodist and Espiscolian as well had its services, so not all believe this.
I understand when the atheist with their refusal to celebrate Christian Holidays, but when Christians do this, I am at a loss.

99.9999% of Non Romans (protestants if you must)
celebrate Easter. The Reason for this thread is to start an attack of Non Roman Faiths. Roman Catholics via this medium and Ewtn are always trying to start a little bickering. “Then they claim” My protestant friends are attacking me". Oh get a life and spend more time worshiping the lord and not your own agenda. Just like the boy who called wolf some day it will catch up with them. knock it off and shame on you.

 

[peary]

Do you know what a Botanica is?

xan

jonathon

is it really that important that I should know?

 

[catholiconce]

Well, I can say that everyday is resurrection day for Catholics too. Remember the Eucharist. Every time we celebrate the mass, and its happening at some place in the world every minute, then every minute is resurrection time. **Every time we participate in the celebration of the Eucharist we are remembering and sharing in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. **The mass is Heaven on Earth. Read Scott Hahn’s great book, “The Lamb’s Supper.” All the Masses throughout the year flow from the Easter Vigil, so every mass is the celebration of the Lords resurrection. You know when these discussions pop up on occasion, I ask the question, “If you learned that the pagans were sacrificing goats on a Chevrolet, would you have to sell your vehicle and go buy a Ford?” BTW, hope everyone had a blessed Easter.

Yes Joshua1 you are right aboutThe Eucaharist The Body and Blood of Christ. However Other Christian Faiths Ie TheLutheran faith partakes in the same Eucharist the Body and Blood of christ. So John 6:53 proves true outside the RCC.

 

[jblake]

peary;:

is it really that important that I should know?

If you know what a Botanica is, then you’ll know the answer to your question.

xan

jonathon

 

[peary]

Yes Joshua1 you are right aboutThe Eucaharist The Body and Blood of Christ. However Other Christian Faiths Ie TheLutheran faith partakes in the same Eucharist the Body and Blood of christ. So John 6:53 proves true outside the RCC.

No!

 

[oneGODoneCHURCH]

Yes Joshua1 you are right aboutThe Eucaharist The Body and Blood of Christ. However Other Christian Faiths Ie TheLutheran faith partakes in the same Eucharist the Body and Blood of christ. So John 6:53 proves true outside the RCC.

Well almost,. to be a valid Eucharist you would need valid priest.

 

[catholiconce]

Dear Kim,

I wonder which Christian denomination does not celebrate Easter? If a JW does not celebrate Chrismas, I can understand that. But, somebody claims to be Christian does not celebrate Easter? That is strange. It seems to me that their leader does not read the OT at all. No wonder he/she does not grab the meaning of Easter from the NT.

This purpose for this thread is to try and stir up trouble.The Rcc and catholic answers is always trying set people apart When the real issue is Jesus is the savior and he who believes in him shall have eternal life You do not have to Be RC to believe in Jesus. I am a Christian Just not Roman Catholic (any More)
I am just as Christian as anybody else claims to be. Just as christian as anybody who goes to Church or anybody who does not. That is all that I am saying. Some wants others to attend their Church. Roman Catholic want everyone to be Roman Catholic. Mormans knock on your door and want to be Morman Evertbody claims to be the One true Church.and the others are wrong. Why not let Christians be Christians and just leave people alone. That is the point. How does anybody know if their belief is the one true way to Salvation. Nobody has been to Heaven Taken an inventory then came back to earth and gave a report. Until somebody does we all need to get along and stop attacking one another.

 

[catholiconce]

No!

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[deb1]

99.9999% of Non Romans (protestants if you must)
celebrate Easter. The Reason for this thread is to start an attack of Non Roman Faiths. Roman Catholics via this medium and Ewtn are always trying to start a little bickering. “Then they claim” My protestant friends are attacking me". Oh get a life and spend more time worshiping the lord and not your own agenda. Just like the boy who called wolf some day it will catch up with them. knock it off and shame on you.

This is a Catholic apologetics site where people, both Protestant and Catholic come to debate one another in a friendly manner. It is also a place to learn about Catholicism.

I do not see this thread as an attack on Protestantism. As you state most Protestants are not extreme fundamentalists. But how the heck is discussing extremist attacking mainstream Protestants? I would think that this is one area that Catholics and Protestants can agree on. After all, many extreme groups don’t consider their fellow Protestants to be Christian any more then they do Catholics.

 

[deb1]

I am just as Christian as anybody else claims to be. Just as christian as anybody who goes to Church or anybody who does not.

No one on this thread has claimed that you aren’t a Christian. You are correct it is not anyone’s place to judge your faith, only God can do that. But I haven’t read any posts that doubt your Christianity. Has this happened in another thread on this forum? If so, you could complain to the moderators.

I don’t want to derail the thread by getting off subject though.

 

[peary]

This purpose for this thread is to try and stir up trouble.The Rcc and catholic answers is always trying set people apart When the real issue is Jesus is the savior and he who believes in him shall have eternal life You do not have to Be RC to believe in Jesus. I am a Christian Just not Roman Catholic (any More)
I am just as Christian as anybody else claims to be. Just as christian as anybody who goes to Church or anybody who does not. That is all that I am saying. Some wants others to attend their Church. Roman Catholic want everyone to be Roman Catholic. Mormans knock on your door and want to be Morman Evertbody claims to be the One true Church.and the others are wrong. Why not let Christians be Christians and just leave people alone. That is the point. How does anybody know if their belief is the one true way to Salvation. Nobody has been to Heaven Taken an inventory then came back to earth and gave a report. Until somebody does we all need to get along and stop attacking one another.

The purpose of this thread was originally to clarify the term of ‘Easter’ and why it is irrelevent when Christians are celebrating the Resurrection of the Lord during this season, and NOT some pagan god. To think otherwise shows a clear lack of judgment and just plain ignorance.

Historically, the Catholic Church can trace its origin back to Christ, not to some other individual. That has been its strength for 2,000 years. You have no institution that has lasted that long in the way it has as the Catholic Church. One religion is NOT as good as another because only the Catholic Church holds the fullness of Faith that has been handed down through apostolic succession.

It is troubling that you have a relativistic view of the Faith. Perhaps someday you will allow yourself to re-think what you have done by leaving the life of sacramental grace given to the Church by and through Christ Himself.

 

[swariffin]

This purpose for this thread is to try and stir up trouble.The Rcc and catholic answers is always trying set people apart When the real issue is Jesus is the savior and he who believes in him shall have eternal life You do not have to Be RC to believe in Jesus. I am a Christian Just not Roman Catholic (any More)
I am just as Christian as anybody else claims to be. Just as christian as anybody who goes to Church or anybody who does not. That is all that I am saying. Some wants others to attend their Church. Roman Catholic want everyone to be Roman Catholic. Mormans knock on your door and want to be Morman Evertbody claims to be the One true Church.and the others are wrong. Why not let Christians be Christians and just leave people alone. That is the point. How does anybody know if their belief is the one true way to Salvation. Nobody has been to Heaven Taken an inventory then came back to earth and gave a report. Until somebody does we all need to get along and stop attacking one another.

Agreed. My question really was how could anybody does not believe in Jesus Christ was risen on the Paskah (Easter) ever call him/herself as Christian?