Can religious holidays...

[SwedishMeatball]

also be fun?? We drove by a church tonight and the sign read "Did the Easter Bunny die on the cross for you?" I laughed at first and then considered the point it was trying to make. I know that some people feel Santa and the Bunny can take away from the religious meaning behind these Christian holidays, but it's never been an issue for me.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I would have cracked up and I am catholic. Way to get the families in there!

 

[mickeyfan2]

The concepts of religion are too difficult for children to comprehend. Easter Bunny and Santa are ways to teach them the concepts and keep their interest.

 

[The Mayor]

also be fun?? We drove by a church tonight and the sign read "Did the Easter Bunny die on the cross for you?" I laughed at first and then considered the point it was trying to make. I know that some people feel Santa and the Bunny can take away from the religious meaning behind these Christian holidays, but it's never been an issue for me.

Well you are pretty much in the heart of the bible belt. Some religions are more extreme than others in trying to convey "the message" and some parishes within the same religion can also be more extreme than others.

This thread could take on a life like the annual "is Santa Claus ruining Christmas" threads that pop up each year.

 

[auntpolly]

My church isn't anti-Easter bunny per se, but would take the chance to remind everyone that there is more to Easter than Easter baskets. Maybe they are just doing that?

 

[Pam]

My church isn't anti-Easter bunny per se, but would take the chance to remind everyone that there is more to Easter than Easter baskets. Maybe they are just doing that?

That was my thought as well.

I think the Pastor of the Church was saying, "Well.... the Easter Bunny may have brought you colored eggs and a basket full of chocolate but Jesus Christ brought you eternal life and He won't melt in your hand."

 

[imsorry]

also be fun?? We drove by a church tonight and the sign read "Did the Easter Bunny die on the cross for you?" I laughed at first and then considered the point it was trying to make. I know that some people feel Santa and the Bunny can take away from the religious meaning behind these Christian holidays, but it's never been an issue for me.

Sounds like it had the desired effect, it got your attention. Made you smile, and then made you think!

In the summer last year we drove by a church in the middle of July; the sign said "You think it's hot HERE?"

 

[Kimberle]

Our church has the "fun" aspects of holidays for kids as well as the "lessons". For Easter, we have a big Easter Egg hunt. Even on Halloween, the kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to church and we have a fun little party during Sunday School.

As with everything in life, balance, balance, balance....

 

[Corwin12]

I am all for Santa Claus ... I think it is creates a special time for kids ... one that will not duplicated for the rest of their lives. But the Easter Bunny??? I just think there is something twisted there. I have always hated the idea of a big rabbit coming into my house on Easter Eve ... would he be mad that, at times, rabbit was served on a platter in our house?? I think Easter baskets are a lot of fun and would not take that away from kids, I just think someone could have come up with a better idea that an oversized rodent delivering them.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

also be fun?? We drove by a church tonight and the sign read "Did the Easter Bunny die on the cross for you?" I laughed at first and then considered the point it was trying to make. I know that some people feel Santa and the Bunny can take away from the religious meaning behind these Christian holidays, but it's never been an issue for me.

I just wanted to add that this brings to mind a vision of Watership Down!

 

[MUFFYCAT]

My church isn't anti-Easter bunny per se, but would take the chance to remind everyone that there is more to Easter than Easter baskets. Maybe they are just doing that?

Yes Lovey, that's what I was thinking too.

 

[cardaway]

I guess somebody had to think that was funny.

 

[minnieandme]

Sounds like it had the desired effect, it got your attention. Made you smile, and then made you think!

In the summer last year we drove by a church in the middle of July; the sign said "You think it's hot HERE?"

ITA

 

[goofygirl]

I thought it was funny!

When I was a small child, I didn't even know Easter was a Christian holiday until I got a little older. I thought it was about candy and bunnies and eggs. I was raised in a non-Christian home, but we did the "Easter Bunny thing" for fun. I also went to a public school where we made Easter baskets, and that would be "politically incorrect" now.

 

[MosMom]

 

[Pam]

I you, MosMom!!

 

[orljustin]

Personally, I like this one:

 

[oxfordcircus]

 

[salmoneous]

Getting away from the narrow Easter Bunny question for a minute, yes, religious holidays can be fun. To me, one of the biggest disappointments with religious practice today is how often "having fun" is viewed in a bad light. Drinking, dancing, singing, celebrating are all not just condoned in the bible, but encouraged (at least in some circumstances).

I love the idea of Purim and Mardi Gras. At their core, these are religious holidays where we are told to go out and have fun.

Of course, one of the biggest problems outside of religious practice today is how life has become all about having fun to the exclusion of everything else.

There is a time for everything, "a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance" (Ecc 3:4).

 

[Pam]