Jesus told his followers that he would give just one proof that he was actually the Son of God. His promise was that he would lie in the grave for three days and three nights before rising from the dead.
Ironically, the churches' Good Friday - Easter fantasy does not meet this criteria. But it's close, right?
Jesus told his followers that he would give just one proof that he was actually the Son of God. His promise was that he would lie in the grave for three days and three nights before rising from the dead.
Ironically, the churches' Good Friday - Easter fantasy does not meet this criteria. But it's close, right?
Nice catch. Call it "Weekend Syndrome." The ancient texts must be made to fit current social constructs. Easter Monday just wouldn't fly. Any idea when the "fantasy" was instituted?
According to the now-defunct Worldwide Church of God, Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday (immediately preceding the Passover Sabbath) and was raised from the grave on the Saturday Sabbath, three days later.
In 325 AD, the Council of Nicea followed the new church'es #1 rule: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Sunday became the Sabbath and the Romans stopped worshipping Cybelle and her lover/son & switched to Jesus. It was an easy swap - Easter replaced Passover and Jews were sidelined in favor of the new cult.
Seeing their empire crumbling, the Romans substituted Jesus for Jupiter. The USA abandoned Jesus in favor of the God of Climate Change. The BRICS will soon claim their rightful place as rulers of the planet. Won't they be disappointed to see the mess we've left them?!
Jesus told his followers that he would give just one proof that he was actually the Son of God. His promise was that he would lie in the grave for three days and three nights before rising from the dead.
Ironically, the churches' Good Friday - Easter fantasy does not meet this criteria. But it's close, right?
Nice catch. Call it "Weekend Syndrome." The ancient texts must be made to fit current social constructs. Easter Monday just wouldn't fly. Any idea when the "fantasy" was instituted?
According to the now-defunct Worldwide Church of God, Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday (immediately preceding the Passover Sabbath) and was raised from the grave on the Saturday Sabbath, three days later.
In 325 AD, the Council of Nicea followed the new church'es #1 rule: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Sunday became the Sabbath and the Romans stopped worshipping Cybelle and her lover/son & switched to Jesus. It was an easy swap - Easter replaced Passover and Jews were sidelined in favor of the new cult.
https://comeoutofher.org/emperor-constantine-created-easter-to-replace-passover/
Great stuff, sir. Just goes to show, where there's a (common)weal, there is a way.
Poor Cybelle, violating all the rules, both moral and evolutionary. Guess the Romans must have been, too, in their long decline. As for us...???
Seeing their empire crumbling, the Romans substituted Jesus for Jupiter. The USA abandoned Jesus in favor of the God of Climate Change. The BRICS will soon claim their rightful place as rulers of the planet. Won't they be disappointed to see the mess we've left them?!