Should Rabbits and Eggs Be Part of Easter?

People after the Flood were aware of a coming Messiah and because of their having turned way from God, they were going to try to pervert any prophesy. (Rom.1:18-28)


Today, we do not attach any serious religious significance to any Easter bunny or Easter egg, just social significance.

The concept of the Logos has pagan roots, as does the Greek philosophy that the Gospel was hatched in.

Jipsah said:

So we have a lot of folks who spend their time worrying about the notion that Easter is somehow pagan, thereby ignoring the fact that Christendom as a whole is celebrating the resurrection of our Savior on that day. Those pagans they're so worried about would have been long forgotten if the superstitious didn't keep dredging them up.

Easter is about the resurrection of our Lord , end story. A fig for all the dead pagans who ever lived, and their dead customs and nonexistent deities as well. Why should they be kept in our memory at all? Our Lord reigns.

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What gives you the impression that paganism is a dead religon.......

Many people in this day and age follow a pagan path.......

Let's just keep it simple shall we? "Easter" occurs at the same time of year that we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord. If you want to call that celebration Easter, more power to you. If you want to call it Christisrisenter(Tm) more power to you. It's not what you call it, it's what you remember at that time.

Again... if the evil devil-worshipping, worldly, devil's-advocate pagans decide tomorrow that their sacred fertility holiday is going to incorporate the act of ... uhh... breathing... into Easter, then I guess we're all in big trouble aren't we?

I don't mean to be sarcastic, but it comes down to a matter of the heart. Eating a few chocolate cavity-bombs and dying some eggs, as long as you're not equating these things to a ritual, or worshipping these things, there's nothing wrong with it.

In the end, if you do truly have a problem with it, I can't and probably shouldn't be able to convince you otherwise. I also won't look down on you, if you feel like it's a bad thing. That's your call, but try not to look down on those of us who apply colored dyes to eggs, and eat some refined sugar, while observing our risen Jesus. Our consciences are clear before God about this, so it's all good. Ciao!

I don’t want to start a hate group for candy celebrations, but would like to remind all that our observance of our Lord’s resurrection is being used by candy manufacturers to sell a product. This in my view shows they have little or no respect for our beliefs. When I think about it, I feel offended by it all… But I’m sure that lots of people trying to spin a dollar from a time in which we give thought to a day that our Lord and savior beat death, and gave us hope in the resurrection, will continue regardless of my views on the subject.
If one considers it to be pagan rituals mixed in with our faith or not, one should ask themselves if Christ Jesus who went out of his way to turn over the tables of money changers in the temple. Would have handed out Easter baskets after his resurrection if they were available? I say not! One can convince themselves that they mean or do no harm in celebrating Easter with eggs and chocolate rabbits, but the truth still lies in the heart of those that are in Christ Jesus.
The faith that says but does not do is really unbelief.

wizeone said:

What gives you the impression that paganism is a dead religon.......
Many people in this day and age follow a pagan path.......

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So? How much influence do you reckon those pathetic individuals have, or ought to have, on the Church?

I don’t want to start a hate group for candy celebrations, but would like to remind all that our observance of our Lord’s resurrection is being used by candy manufacturers to sell a product.

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And what about all the restaurants who sell Brunch on Sunday ?? or fish on Friday

FaithInTheWord said:

I don’t want to start a hate group for candy celebrations, but would like to remind all that our observance of our Lord’s resurrection is being used by candy manufacturers to sell a product.

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If you want to start a boycot of the outfits that produce easter junk then I'll be right with you. (I haven't bought any of it since the kids were little so it won't be hard for me.) But you'll run the risk of being labeled unAmerican, since to Americans all celebrations, feasts, holy days, observances, or any other occasion more significant than, say, Tuesday, require us as good Consumer Units to buy something. And we do.

If one considers it to be pagan rituals mixed in with our faith

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Let's not confuse our own cultural traditions with the Faith. That's something else we Americans are prone to do, and we need to try and stop it. The bunny&egg thing is something Americans do, a bit of cultural detritus that's attached itself to the celebration of our Savior's resurrection. It has nothing whatsoever to do with the Faith.

Again... if the evil devil-worshipping, worldly, devil's-advocate pagans decide tomorrow that their sacred fertility holiday is going to incorporate the act of ... uhh... breathing... into Easter, then I guess we're all in big trouble aren't we?

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ACK!!! NOT BREATHING!!!
(e holds his breath...................turns blue................turns a strange color of purple...... starts to wobble......... falls down and recovers slowly, drooling only slightly)

catlover said:

Does anyone else enjoy coloring eggs and the chocolate rabbits?

We know Easter is about The Resurrection, but should we even celebrate Easter with eggs and rabbits?

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IMO, a harmless cultural expression of NEW LIFE - which is a central theme in Easter.


But, to get off topic for a sec, since my mother is active in the House Rabbit Soceity, I must post the following:


Stick to Chocolate and toy rabbits! Not real ones!

1. Each Easter, thousands upon thousands of bunnies are given to children as Easter gifts. The great majority are abused, abandoned (and thus quickly killed) or surrendered to humane societies where they are often euthenized (probably the best alternative of these) - although a few are rescued by various rabbit societies - including the one my mother is active with. Needless to say, my mother DREADS Easter - and the thousands and thousands of "pets" that will be abused or killed because of it.


2. Rabbits are highly social animals. My mom has had a "bonded pair" all my life, very spoiled ones. They live an average of 10 years under good care - some much longer. They make WONDERFUL house pets, especially for those that live in homes without big yards (pet rabbits should never be outside anyway) and working couples (rabbits largely sleep during the day anyway). The kind sold as "pets" are NOT wild, they don't have the digestive system to handle being on their own, and while a few do okay (wild rabbits sometimes "adopt" and take care of them) most die or are killed within 24 hours. If they are put in some cage in a room or in a yard, neglected, they mentally "zone out" to the point where they become unable to socialize or interact - with other rabbits or with humans. People complain, "My rabbit just sits there" - well, who caused this mental disorder???? It's abuse and sadly often not reversable.


3. Rabbits are sweet, friendly, wonderful pets. Their popularity is rapidly growing especially in Europe and the USA. BUT, like all pets, they have special needs.

A. They need a very special diet consisting almost entirely of a variety of FRESH vegies and special hay (very, very few of those commerial pellets). Wrong food is a leading cause of death in domestic rabbits.

B. Protection. Rabbits are at the bottom of the food chain and have no defense. Sadly, rabbits let to run in the yard can be scooped up by a hawk so fast you'll hardly see it. Thousands of pet rabbits are killed every year by dogs and cats - often other pets of the family.

C. Interaction. Rabbits are HIGHLY social animals. They need interaction or they literally can go insane. They need at least on hour (several is better) of free time to run and dance around the house, get petted, and talked to. Mentally, this is required. The more it's done, the more interactive and social the rabbit will be.

D. Neutered. We all know about rabbits and reproduction! While some are okay, most rabbits are obsessed by this aspect worse than any teenage guy For most (not all), this can cause them to ignore all humans and since there's no outlet, became frustrated and even mean. Neutering solves the issue.

If loved and cared for, they are sweet, loving and often funny pets - each with very distinct personalities. They are especially good for people living in apartments and condos, and for people where no one is home during the day. But it IS a major commitment!

For more information, google "House Rabbit Society."


Help avoid animal cruelty this Easter! Don't give real rabbits! And discourage others from doing so!

Oblio said:

And what about all the restaurants who sell Brunch on Sunday ?? or fish on Friday

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It seems to me that your looking for any reason to add to a day of our Lord. Just because someone jumps, do you have to follow?

Jipsah said:

If you want to start a boycot of the outfits that produce easter junk then I'll be right with you. (I haven't bought any of it since the kids were little so it won't be hard for me.) But you'll run the risk of being labeled unAmerican, since to Americans all celebrations, feasts, holy days, observances, or any other occasion more significant than, say, Tuesday, require us as good Consumer Units to buy something. And we do.[/SIZE][/FONT]

Let's not confuse our own cultural traditions with the Faith. That's something else we Americans are prone to do, and we need to try and stop it. The bunny&egg thing is something Americans do, a bit of cultural detritus that's attached itself to the celebration of our Savior's resurrection. It has nothing whatsoever to do with the Faith.

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Hey, I’m not trying to tell anyone to do anything. I’m just saying that when one mixes cultural things with faith, only confusion can come from it…
Just because some Americans do this, doesn’t make it right… Just look into ones heart for the answer and one may see the truth.
I’m not implying anything negative toward you…

FaithInTheWord said:

It seems to me that your looking for any reason to add to a day of our Lord. Just because someone jumps, do you have to follow?

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Neither, I am simply pointing out the inconsistencies of the logic offered for consideration. I am Orthodox, I don't do Easter, or bunnies, and our eggs have to do with breaking the fast and the new birth through His blood (Orthodox eggs are red). To not support something because it is making a buck off our faith is IMO silly, you might as well not buy anything secular in a Christian bookstore. How about buying something from someone who advertises as being Christian ? Are they not making a buck off of your faith ?

Oblio said:

Neither, I am simply pointing out the inconsistencies of the logic offered for consideration. I am Orthodox, I don't do Easter, or bunnies, and our eggs have to do with breaking the fast and the new birth through His blood (Orthodox eggs are red). To not support something because it is making a buck off our faith is IMO silly, you might as well not buy anything secular in a Christian bookstore. How about buying something from someone who advertises as being Christian ? Are they not making a buck off of your faith ?

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Ok with me, as to what you stated, and yes if one advertises as being Christian they are making a buck of ones faith, if the shoe fits…

catlover said:

Does anyone else enjoy coloring eggs and the chocolate rabbits?

We know Easter is about The Resurrection, but should we even celebrate Easter with eggs and rabbits?

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I certainly believe that Jesus' resurrection is the much more important thing to celebrate, honor, and be thankful for. For me, dwelling upon that on easter Sunday is the most important thing.

I remember being a child and all easter meant to me was finding that easter basket. "Jesus did what for us? oh yah, that's nice, now give me the candy!" Children have that odd habit of not careing about tomorrow but just being concerned about the now.

Neither Easter nor Christmas are Biblically mandated holidays. So we are free to celebrate them any way we choose or not celebrate them at all. In the Christian church they are simply tradition established by men to build their religion. We should be celebrating Jesus' resurrection and birth all year long in the way we live.

Tonks said:

Yes, but his eggs are cavity bombs disguised as chocolate.

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But quite yummy

As for Rabbits & Eggs, No problem, I've got my BBQ grill right out side.

nephilimiyr said:

I certainly believe that Jesus' resurrection is the much more important thing to celebrate, honor, and be thankful for. For me, dwelling upon that on easter Sunday is the most important thing.

I remember being a child and all easter meant to me was finding that easter basket. "Jesus did what for us? oh yah, that's nice, now give me the candy!" Children have that odd habit of not careing about tomorrow but just being concerned about the now.

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Too true.As the children get older the baskets get smaller. I used to make it a point to have a lot of religious books etc. in their baskets. They don't have a lot of that for the older kids groups, the tweens. It's a shame someone can't be inventive and offer religious books for that age group.

catlover said:

Does anyone else enjoy coloring eggs and the chocolate rabbits?

We know Easter is about The Resurrection, but should we even celebrate Easter with eggs and rabbits?

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I don't suppose it matters much, so long as we have plenty of those marshmallow Just Born Peeps on hand.