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In reply to the discussion: An Easter Blessing [View all]Goblinmonger
(22,340 posts)15. And I still stand by my safe haven point.
If this were posted in a safe haven, I would agree it was rude. This isn't a safe haven. If people are too fragile that this post would ruin their Easter then they should probably just stay in the safe havens. This article is just a recognition from those that aren't Christians that this mythology goes way back (and isn't even all that fantastic when compared). I just got back from shopping and so much shit is closed because it is Easter and in addition to that I have to make sure that I am walking on tip-toes in a non-safe haven on DU? Please. It's not like he posted the "Shouldn't have used a Diamond" graphic that was posted in Atheists & Agnostics.
And I think you are WAY over estimating American Christians when you say:
Everybody knows Easter derives some of its customs and legends from paganism and other religions.
I know many people who don't know that at all.
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Easter and the other Christian holidays have plenty of pagan roots.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2014
#5
If there is any place and time to do that, that pace is here a the time is now.
cleanhippie
Apr 2014
#36
Then please, won't you share with us all these rational arguments against xtianity and religion
cleanhippie
Apr 2014
#21
Oh goody, this is #2 from you. What's your Easter recor? I need to start an over/under pool.
rug
Apr 2014
#3
I am terribly sorry you were offended and your religion savagely attacked on its holiest day...
trotsky
Apr 2014
#44
Apparently no English translator of the Bible used "Easter" prior to Tyndale
struggle4progress
Apr 2014
#38
I expect that someone, who was really interested in mythologies circulating in the Roman empire
struggle4progress
Apr 2014
#43