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Basingstoke, GB. - The Church of the
Eternal God announces the availability of the new StandingWatch Program, “The
Dark Side of Easter", which delves into the real origins of Easter and its traditions.
Easter is considered the most important holy day in Christianity, but what do
we know about its origins? Many believe Easter celebrates the death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ, but Easter existed long before Christ was even born.
So what do Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter cakes and Easter sunrise services have to do with Christ?
Most historians agree that Easter was originally a pagan
festival. While many are astonished to learn that Easter customs and symbols
are squarely rooted in paganism, they carry on celebrating it anyway. They tell
themselves that as long as they make Christ the center of the observance, it's
really okay to participate. Does it matter to God whether or not you keep Easter?
Jeremiah 10:2 tells us: “Do not learn the way of the
Gentiles." Deuteronomy 12:29–32 commands us not to “inquire after their gods",
and “You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way." The early
Church did not keep Easter. The Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th edition, Vol. 8,
p. 828, confirms that “there is no indication of the observance of the Easter
Festival in the New Testament, or in the writings of the apostolic fathers."
Evangelist Norbert Link explains: “There are many scriptures
that command us not to worship God in the way of the pagans. It's completely
and abundantly clear from both biblical and historical records that true
Christians should not participate in Easter celebrations. It is pagan, and it cannot be Christianized in any way whatsoever."
See the StandingWatch Program, “The Dark Side of Easter" at www.GlobalChurchofGod.co.uk
About
Church of the Eternal God
The
Church of the Eternal God in the United States—with its operations around the
world, including Die Kirche des Ewigen Gottes (in German-speaking areas), the
Church of God, a Christian Fellowship (Canada) and the Global Church of God
(United Kingdom)—exist to fulfill the Work which Jesus Christ has given to His
Church. It is through the fruit of unity in God's Holy Spirit that we strive to be of one mind in doctrine, purpose and practice.
We conduct weekly Sabbath services with an emphasis on live
transmissions over the internet and in local congregations where possible. We also observe biblical Holy Days as commanded by God.
We maintain websites for access to our published materials; to
present Church messages in English and German (both recorded and live); to
publicly proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom of God through the StandingWatch
programs (including the German language program, AufPostenStehen); to make
available our weekly Update; and to provide spiritual assistance and guidance
to both Church members and any whom God may call to salvation at this
time. For more information, please visit www.GlobalChurchofGod.co.uk.
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