WHAT IS THE MEANING OF EASTER?.
Easter is the most important Christian holiday of the year, according to an email we received recently from a Christian reader (namely whoisjesus@aol.com). The email made all the standard claims of the meaning of Easter, as shown in the following excerpts: “Easter celebrates the day Jesus Christ ROSE victoriously FROM THE DEAD. The resurrection, as described in the Bible, means that just as Jesus rose from the grave, ALL who believe in Him also can receive new life after death. The Biblical record shows that he… was crucified and then ROSE BACK TO LIFE three days after His death. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is what makes Christianity unique. In fact, the validity of Christianity hinges on the proof of the resurrection of Christ. If the resurrection never took place, then the Christian faith is based on a lie and people have no true hope for life after they die.” {We’re glad they stated this last sentence… it saves us from doing so! Remainder of the Christian claims deleted. Ha
