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"...do not inquire after their gods, saying, 'How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise.' You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way; for every abomination to the LORD which He hates they have done to their gods" (Deuteronomy 12:30-31).

With many of its odd and unexplained customs tracing back to ancient fertility rites of the pagan goddess Astarte, the holiday of Easter is not only unbiblical—it is also filled with things God hates. Learn why followers of Christ don't celebrate the day by checking out the resources below.

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The Twelve Months - Part One

The Twelve Months - Part One

  • by George Carter
Usually, we move through life existing within a calendar we take for granted, but have you ever wondered about the origin of the names and structure of our calendar months?
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The inside of a tomb looking out.

Three Days and Three Nights: Did Jesus Keep His Word?

  • by Steve Myers
Jesus foretold the length of time He would be in the grave as a sign that He was the Messiah. But that time simply doesn't fit between a supposed Good Friday crucifixion and burial and an Easter Sunday resurrection. What does the Bible actually tell us?
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What Easter Doesn't Tell You

  • by Darris McNeely, Gary Petty, Steve Myers

Something critical is missing in the story of Easter and it has everything...

A person tearing unleavened bread.

What's the Rest of the Story About Easter?

  • by United Church of God
As we have seen, Easter and its customs did not come from the Bible, but from pagan fertility rites. It is a curious mixture of ancient mythological practices and arbitrary dating that obscures and discredits the proof of Jesus Christ's Messiahship and resurrection.
The Chronology of Jesus Christ's Death, Burial and Resurrection - 3 Days and 3 Nights in the Tomb infographic.

Three Days and Three Nights

  • by United Church of God
The choice of a Sunday date for Easter is based on the assumption that Christ rose from the grave early on a Sunday morning. The popular belief is that Christ was crucified on a Friday and rose on a Sunday. But neither of these suppositions is true. A close reading of the Bible makes that quite clear.
A tomb in a hill.

The Resurrection of Christ: Hope for the Ages

  • by United Church of God
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the key historical and spiritual reality for a Christian. Without His resurrection, "your faith is futile" (1 Corinthians 15:17). Christ's resurrection is the culmination of the most important series of events of all time.
A basket with colorful Easter eggs.

Easter vs. the Bible

  • by United Church of God
For millions of professing Christians Easter is the most important day of the calendar year because it commemorates Jesus' resurrection. Easter sunrise services are considered the holiest assembly of the year—a time when Christians reaffirm that Jesus is risen and their hope in Him is true.

How Christian Is Easter?

  • by Darris McNeely, Gary Petty, Steve Myers

Easter customs mix pagan myths, rituals, symbols and practices with just a...

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Rolling stone tomb

Did Jesus Fulfill His Prophecy of How Long He Would Be Entombed?

  • by Scott Ashley
Jesus Christ plainly said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a "Good Friday" crucifixion and burial and an "Easter Sunday" resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb? Or do the Gospels spell out a solution that fits perfectly with what Jesus foretold?
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A person watching a sunset.

The Good Friday Dilemma

  • by Allen Stout
Early Christianity became divided over the Passover/Easter Sunday controversy. What are the Biblical proofs? Which should Christians observe?