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[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by Ohio

St. Bede did the first etymological study on the word.

I know he was about trying to nail down the date for the resurrection, so maybe it makes sense that he did a study of the word too. Most think the word came from the goddess Eostre who was worshiped and celebrated in spring. So as was typical for the Romish minded, it seemed like it (springtime) fit with the resurrection, and they took that pagan practice and incorporated it right into the Christian faith.

I would prefer calling it Resurrection Day, however, to me it's really just another man-made day (like Christmas & Halloween).

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

I know he was about trying to nail down the date for the resurrection, so maybe it makes sense that he did a study of the word too. Most think the word came from the goddess Eostre who was worshiped and celebrated in spring. So as was typical for the Romish minded, it seemed like it (springtime) fit with the resurrection, and they took that pagan practice and incorporated it right into the Christian faith.

I would prefer calling it Resurrection Day, however, to me it's really just another man-made day (like Christmas & Halloween).

Every day of the week is named after some pagan god. With such an iconoclastic view of name etymology, how can anyone live their life? Don't forget you can't name today because of the origins with the god Thor.

Isn't this then just a religious analogy to the cancel culture social justice warriors who want to "un-name" every city, state, building, or monument which had association with a former slave owner?

But if you prefer Resurrection day, Lord's Day, Founder's Day, the "First President's Monument," or even calling our U.S. capital "First President D.C.", is fine with me.

Btw, have a great 5th day of the week!

[Sons to Glory!]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Every day of the week is named after some pagan god. With such an iconoclastic view of name etymology, how can anyone live their life? Don't forget you can't name today because of the origins with the god Thor.

Isn't this then just a religious analogy to the cancel culture social justice warriors who want to "un-name" every city, state, building, or monument which had association with a former slave owner?

But if you prefer Resurrection day, Lord's Day, Founder's Day, the "First President's Monument," or even calling our U.S. capital "First President D.C.", is fine with me.

Btw, have a great 5th day of the week!

You forgot to mention the names of the months being named after Roman gods! But to me, it's the naming of something that is specifically pertaining to the Lord, such as Easter and Christmas. But you know me bro - we've had similar etymological discussions around good ol' "church" too! Bottom-line is we will likely have these names until the Lord returns (soon?), and He decides what He wants to do with them - who knows, maybe He'll just say, "Whatever - it's not important!"