Here’s an interesting item, “Who is the Eastre Rabbit?”. It explains the origins of the association of rabbits and eggs with our Easter celebrations. Like other “Christian” holidays, it was hi-jacked by the Church in order to convert the indigenous pagans to Christianity. Essentially, the Church allowed them to keep their fertility festival but added [...]
Ever since I was a child I’ve wondered what the Easter Bunny and colored eggs had to do with the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Well, I’ve finally come up with a theory which may seem blasphemous and heretical but here goes.
When Jesus was placed in the tomb there were no stones large enough to [...]
Today’s Quote: “The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but for the deliverance from fear. It is the storm within that endangers him, not the storm without.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
No, I haven’t disappeared from the face of the Earth. I’ve just been busy, bored, depressed, or away. [...]
Albert King – Cold Sweat
Today’s Quote: “Step away from the others and I shall tell you the mysteries of the kingdom. It is possible for you to reach it, but you will grieve a great deal.” — Jesus to Judas Iscariot a few days before they celebrated Passover, from The Gospel of Judas
I’ve never [...]
Howlin’ Wolf – Built for Comfort
Today’s quote: “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” — Galileo Galilei
It’s Easter, the day that bunnies lay hard-boiled eggs.
I’m still wondering where that remote is. I’d love to [...]
Jimi Hendrix – All Along the Watchtower
Today’s quote: “Now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies.” — Voltaire (1694-1778) on his deathbed in response to a priest asking that he renounce Satan.
This may be a silly question and maybe I’ve just been away too long, but when did Easter become a [...]
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