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Originally Posted by Elgama
I don't think Christ objected to paganism and its teachings half as much as later Christians did - in fact the woman in Samaria would have been classed as Pagan in Biblical Times and the woman who he called a dog was also pagan. The latter showed that no matter of pagan trappings stops you from recognising Christ and all the teachings the Jews received did not help all of them recognise him (please excuse spelling am very tired)
I am very aware of the origins of the eggs, it was a Roman custom before Christianity to usurp and tweak local religions to make them more acceptable they just continued doing it when they took over Christianity. Its a Roman cultural thing more than a Pagan thing that usurped the festivals. But the symbolism used at Easter is more creative and can be taught in a more spiritual and relevant manner. I am not anti Pagan teaching in anyway shape or form an ex druid boyfriend taught me a lot that enriches me as a Latter Day Saint.
Having said that tonight we read my daughter the story of Baboushka and tommorrow will be the legend behind the Christmas Tree Fairy. They are fun for her to know
-Charley
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Just because Jesus may have been friendly with pagans doesn't mean he approved of their lifestyle or festivals. He was nice to whores and thieves... does that mean a woman can justify prostitution because Jesus didn't cast out the prostitutes or thieves can continue to steal because He had meals with them??