Easter

"...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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Is Easter Tradition or Truth?

Is Easter an ancient religious tradition skillfully created to convert the pagans or does it actually come from your Bible? Does it make any difference when Jesus was resurrected as long as we believe that He was?
A black and white bunny rabbit in green grass surrounded by colored Easter eggs.
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Would Jesus Christ Celebrate Easter?

For millions of people, Easter Sunday is the most important religious observance of the year. But if Jesus walked the dusty roads of Galilee today, would He observe this holiday?
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Easter Exposed: Discover the Truth!

What do colored eggs, baskets, bonnets and sunrise services have to do with the Bible? Nothing! Discover the truth about Easter.
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What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?

Shouldn't you look into your Bible to see if your beliefs and practices square with what Jesus and His apostles practiced and taught?
A round stone in front of a tomb entrance.
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When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? Did He Really Die on Good Friday and Come Back to Life on Easter Sunday?

Jesus Christ said He would be in the grave for three days and three nights. How can you count that from Good Friday afternoon to Easter Sunday morning?
A rabbit.
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Fertility Symbols: Beneath the Dignity of God

Have you ever wondered why eggs and rabbits--the popular hallmarks of Easter--were selected as symbols of fertility?
Astarte figurine
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The Resurrection Connection

How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ?
A rabbit in a basket.
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Easter: Masking a Biblical Truth

Many millions of people believe Jesus Christ rose from the dead on a Sunday morning. But do the Scriptures tell a different story? And how did rabbits and colored eggs come to be associated with Christ’s resurrection?
A miniature Christmas scene of gathering a Christmas tree.
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Crucial Questions

Why do we do some of the curious things we do? Why pretend that a jolly man in a red suit gives toys made by elves to children on one night a year Why pretend that rabbits lay eggs? And...
What difference does it make whether you observe the Days of Unleavened Bread or
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Days of Unleavened Bread or Easter: Which Honors Jesus Christ?

What’s the difference between Easter and the Days of Unleavened Bread—and does it really matter which one you observe?
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What does the Bible teach about Easter? Is it to be celebrated or not?

Is there a clear teaching?
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Is it wrong to keep holidays such as Christmas and Easter since the Bible says nothing about them? And what about the Holy Days God gave to the Israelites? Do we need to keep them? What's the difference?

Which ones are the better choice?
Holidays or Holy Days - Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?
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Holidays or Holy Days: Does It Matter Which Days We Observe?

Many people are shocked to discover the origins of our most popular religious holidays. They are also surprised to find that the days God commands us to observe in the Bible—the same days Jesus Christ and the apostles kept—are almost...
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Does Easter Change Jesus' Resurrection?

Most Christians view Easter as the most solemn Christian holiday of the year and believe that Jesus was resurrected on Easter Sunday, at sunrise. But was Jesus resurrected on Easter, and does it matter to God?
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The Missed Connection: Parallel Storms and Jesus' Prophetic Sign

Over the next few days, Christianity focuses on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ that took place nearly 2,000 years ago. But many miss an even earlier foreshadowing of these events in Jesus' life.
Easter eggs and a small cup of wine.
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Easter or Passover: Which Is Christian?

Many believe that God's endorsement of Passover ended with Christ's death—and that He has since replaced it with the observance of Easter as a celebration of Christ's resurrection. But is that so?
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A Surprising Truth: Jesus Wasn't Resurrected on Sunday Morning!

There's much more to Christ's resurrection than watching a sunrise on Easter morning, probably the only occasion when most people even think about the resurrection.
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Which Jesus Does Easter Celebrate?

Is Easter really about the Jesus described in the Bible? And what do sunrise services, eggs and bunnies have to do with the Jesus the apostles served?
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Easter Exposed - What is the Truth?

What do colored eggs, baskets, bonnets and sunrise services have to do with the Bible? Nothing! Discover the truth about Easter.
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Europe and the Church Part 4: Union of Church and State

Even in this very secular age, many European countries continue a tradition established in the fourth century of a close relationship between church and state. The origins of this system take us back to one of the most significant leaders...
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