Careful You Don't Offend Someone Around Here With Facts (mythology, quote, Catholic)
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Easter gets its name from the Teutonic goddess of spring and the dawn, whose name is spelled Oestre or Eastre (the origin of the word "east" comes from various Germanic, Austro-Hungarian words for dawn that share the root for the word "aurora" which means " to shine"). Modern pagans have generally accepted the spelling "Ostara" which honors this goddess as their word for the Vernal Equinox.
Easter gets its name from the Teutonic goddess of spring and the dawn, whose name is spelled Oestre or Eastre (the origin of the word "east" comes from various Germanic, Austro-Hungarian words for dawn that share the root for the word "aurora" which means " to shine"). Modern pagans have generally accepted the spelling "Ostara" which honors this goddess as their word for the Vernal Equinox.
Good luck with not offending someone. You and I both know that logic, reason, and facts are punished here, while fantasy, mythology, and delusion are allowed free rein. We can't even express our joy in being free to think for ourselves without being silenced, while the religious can endlessly post hallelujahs and praises without repercussion.
I'm well aware how the English word "Easter" came about. I learned it years ago and it doesn't offend me.
I simply tried to make you aware of the word for the holiday in other languages and what word was used before England ever became Christian. Also how its dating is related to Passover and not timed to simply be on the equinox. If it was timed to be near the equinox, rather than near Passover which does use the equinox, why is it as late as April 24 in some years? I mean that's like a month after the equinox. (If you have an explanation that's fine) I might look for some books if you wish to be better educated on this. I found one source you might find useful.
Still sure much of how we celebrate it takes in Pagan customs, but it's not really a "pagan holiday" in even the way Christmas could be considered as such.
Although you are right though that some here can be offended by facts.
Last edited by Thomas R.; 12-08-2010 at 08:58 AM..
Still sure much of how we celebrate it takes in Pagan customs, but it's not really a "pagan holiday" in even the way Christmas could be considered as such.
Yes, I love how Christians stubbornly cling to so many pagan icons.
Although you are right though that some here can be offended by facts.
That's why I believe television satirist Stephen Colbert hit the nail squarely on the head with his concept of Truthiness -- a "truth" that a person claims to know intuitively, from the gut, without regard to evidence, logic, intellectual examination, or facts. Colbert didn't actually invent the term because it was first coined in the 1820's. However, he did successfully resurrect it in 2005.
Over the past ten or so years I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that facts are liberal, while emotions are conservative. But that's just me.
-- Nighteyes
P.S. Anyone who understands the biochemical functioning of the brain will truly appreciate the depth of, and the stinging rebuke in, this observation...
That's why I believe television satirist Stephen Colbert hit the nail squarely on the head with his concept of Truthiness -- a "truth" that a person claims to know intuitively, from the gut, without regard to evidence, logic, intellectual examination, or facts. Colbert didn't actually invent the term because it was first coined in the 1820's. However, he did successfully resurrect it in 2005.
Over the past ten or so years I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that facts are liberal, while emotions are conservative. But that's just me.
-- Nighteyes
P.S. Anyone who understands the biochemical functioning of the brain will truly appreciate the depth of, and the stinging rebuke in, this observation...
Easter gets its name from the Teutonic goddess of spring and the dawn, whose name is spelled Oestre or Eastre (the origin of the word "east" comes from various Germanic, Austro-Hungarian words for dawn that share the root for the word "aurora" which means " to shine"). Modern pagans have generally accepted the spelling "Ostara" which honors this goddess as their word for the Vernal Equinox.
wth- its not easter yet, cant we save this argument for april
Easter gets its name from the Teutonic goddess of spring and the dawn, whose name is spelled Oestre or Eastre (the origin of the word "east" comes from various Germanic, Austro-Hungarian words for dawn that share the root for the word "aurora" which means " to shine"). Modern pagans have generally accepted the spelling "Ostara" which honors this goddess as their word for the Vernal Equinox.
but actually easter comes from ishtar, which is pronounced "Easter" it was a day that commemorated the resurrection of one of their gods "Tammuz", who was believed to be the only son of the moon-goddess and the sun-god.
but actually easter comes from ishtar, which is pronounced "Easter" it was a day that commemorated the resurrection of one of their gods "Tammuz", who was believed to be the only son of the moon-goddess and the sun-god.
I thought you didn't want to talk about this until April.
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