Originally posted by RBHILLIt was the Roman empire which blended the fertilisation feast (pagan) with Christianity. (Bunny's are a sign of fertility...they shag a lot)
Ivanhoe where in the Bible does it say not to eat meat on Fridays?
And why would Christian bring in pagen rabbits, was it to please men and not God or something?
That's how the Roman's managed their empire for a 1000 years, by incorporating other cultures and blending.
Perhaps young Bush over on your side of the pond could learn a lesson or two from old Constantine!
Originally posted by shavixmirBlending pagan things in to Christianity is to try to bring pagans in, but that is not pleasing God by adding things it is pleasing men.
It was the Roman empire which blended the fertilisation feast (pagan) with Christianity. (Bunny's are a sign of fertility...they shag a lot)
That's how the Roman's managed their empire for a 1000 years, by incorporating other cultures and blending.
Perhaps young Bush over on your side of the pond could learn a lesson or two from old Constantine!
Originally posted by ivanhoeIn the church I attended today, the rector talked about eggs in terms of the tradition in this particular parish of giving up eggs for Lent. There may be a broader tradition for this, but she tied it in to the broader celebration of Easter. "We've done without. Now we party."
How do you feel about Easter eggs , Kirk ?
There are probably some who only associate it with the Easter bunny or something "pagan."
