A friend of mine ask me this question buy i could not give a suitable answer..pls help

Feasts of Lord are given unto us to celebrate as a statue forever.
Lev. 23
John7:2,14,37
acts 18:21, 20:6,16
1Cor.5:8, 16:8;
Lam. 1:4, 2:6
Zech. 14:16:19

easter and xmas are fables. There is no scriptural backing for it.

None of the above.

@Oldpath u did nt answer d question. We know there feasts are not backed scripturally. But there's nothin wrong in avin a day to remember d birth or the death of christ. Now back to d question, i think easter is more important. because is d fulfilment of d mission (d primary assignment of christ). The birth is not relevant if not for d death.

If there was no birth would there be a death?they both are very important but if I'm to rate,I'll put his birth first.

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orlahboi: A friend of mine ask me this question buy i could not give a suitable answer..pls help

the reason why you couldn't give a suitable answer is because there is not, has never been and never will be a suitable answer to that question.
you know what? we laughed at our forefathers for worshipping idols, rivers, tree, stones, mountain, sky/sun, etc. this is exactly the same way the next generation after us will laugh at us for worshipping .....just take a look at the picture you imagine to be ur god.

Easter is more important 4 us Christian because,without it we would have bn faithless christain,our faith is build on christ resurrection,is true dat christmas is important n more popular because both Christian n non Christian and non christian celebrate it 2 also mark end of d year dat y it's more popular,plssss Easter is more important 2 us christian.

Some people would not cease to amaze me. "Why do this its not scriptural" I bet you don't celebrate ur birthday cos its also not scriptural as well as many other things it is you celebrate that the scripture does not document. I wonder what you people expect to be written in the bible, probable a verse where Jesus would say "celebrate my birthday and then my death when i die". Please take all this your "I too know" attitude somewhere else .
@ Op none is more important than the other given the circumstances that nearly prevented the Birth of Jesus and also the fact that His death on The Cross made us free I can only say both days are worth remembering.

I know some Jehovah withness ppl ve come here to raise some foolish argument, what is more important here to call it Easter or to call it our lord's supper?what does the bible says in 1cor. 10:24,what is the massage of easter ,is it not of Salvation, redemption and deliverance by His Blood as in isa. 53:1-5, Rm 1 :4-5,Mt 28 :1-10. so what is ur question and argument here

I think the important thing is whether one believes in Christ and whether you have a personal relationship with God-A true believer doesn't need a date on the calendar to celebrate events- maintaining a relationship with God and obeying Him is already a challenge and He will reveal Himself to you

They're both very important but i'll put easter ahead of Christmas because easter was when Jesus died for the us and it was a precursor of what we now call "Christianity".

Neither.
Both are feasts and celebrations with pagan origins; easter was a celebration in honour of the goddess Ishtar,or Astoreth while Christmas was originally a holiday in honour of the Roman sun god.
The most important thing is havin a deep personal relationship with God and being in constant fellowship with Him thru His son Jesus Christ. That should be our main focus as children of the Most High God,not revelling in feasts with dubious origins

I think the important Easter
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Ishilove: Neither.
Both are feasts and celebrations with pagan origins; easter was a celebration in honour of the goddess Ishtar,or Astoreth while Christmas was originally a holiday in honour of the Roman sun god.
The most important thing is havin a deep personal relationship with God and being in constant fellowship with Him thru His son Jesus Christ. That should be our main focus as children of the Most High God,not revelling in feasts with dubious origins

You may be right but these are adopted dates for the celebration of the birth and death of Jesus. So, the origin does not matter.

Easter is important but if Jesus was not born we will not have Easter. So Christmas is the most important. Thanks. Chikena!

orlahboi: A friend of mine ask me this question buy i could not give a suitable answer..pls help

jackima: Easter is important but if Jesus was not born we will not have Easter. So Christmas is the most important. Thanks. Chikena!

100% sure, Easter is more important than Christmas to Christians! In fact, Easter is the MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL CHRISTIAN CELEBRATIONS. The Passion and Resurrection are the primary purpose for which Christ was born. The Death and Resurrection confer salvation upon believers. To make man closer to GOD is the reason GOD has been sending His Prophets, but now He's sent His only begotten Son to die and restore peace and salvation to man.

Ask yourself; why did Christ come? Is it to be born, or to die, resurrect and save humankind? The answer to the question should tell you which is more important.


Thank you.

animari: I think the important thing is whether one believes in Christ and whether you have a personal relationship with God-A true believer doesn't need a date on the calendar to celebrate events- maintaining a relationship with God and obeying Him is already a challenge and He will reveal Himself to you

Why can't you answer a simple question?

Pls u guys shud edit ur english b/4 posting. The grammer i see on nairaland sucks, 1 cannot comprehend

Bomvastin: Pls u guys shud edit ur english b/4 posting. The grammer i see on nairaland sucks, 1 cannot comprehend

Your response DEFINITELY doesn't apply to me, and never will.
I think you should correct yourself first.

Bomvastin: Pls u guys shud edit ur english b/4 posting. The grammer i see on nairaland sucks, 1 cannot comprehend

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Your response DEFINITELY doesn't apply to me, and never will.
Are u guilty? i didn't mention names! If ur grammer is ok, why bother? I've nothing to correct.

afam4eva:

You may be right but these are adopted dates for the celebration of the birth and death of Jesus. So, the origin does not matter.

You really need too know where you come from, where you are now and where you are going to.

Both are not important
Is Easter really Biblical?

Every question in life has both a short and a long answer. Well, let me give you the 'Good News-Bad News' about our subject at hand.

A DICTIONARY DEFINITION
The best dictionary definition of Easter is found in the root of its meaning from the mythical goddess 'EOSTRE' (also known as Ostara or Ishtar), a goddess of the dawn and spring.

A FERTILE EGG ?
The story begins supposedly that an angelic being descended from the heavens in a fertile egg (sound familiar?) to bring blessings to all the inhabitants of the earth. Somehow, by the time Christianity assumed a major role in society (around the third and fourth century A.D.), the leaders, also known as the church fathers, began to hunt for some form of symbolism to associate themselves with the Resurrection of The LORD Jesus Christ. Thus, the fragmented and fictional account of 'Eostre' has become embroiled with the factual account of the Resurrection of our LORD.

THE HOLY BIBLE
To give credence to what has already been said, we find inserted in The King James translation of The Holy Bible (Acts Chapter 12 and verse 4), the term 'EASTER', which in reality should properly say 'PASSOVER'.

WRONGFULLY INSERTED
The above reference to Easter (wrongfully inserted of course) appears only once in the entire Holy Bible. Yet, with all the carrying on in reference to Easter parades, Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter sunrise services, Easter this and Easter that, ad infinitum, one would expect that THE HOLY BIBLE would be replete with Scripture after Scripture mentioning the word 'EASTER'. It's not. If anything should have been spoken of and written about, even celebrated, in connection with The Resurrection of Our Messiah, The LORD Jesus Christ, it should have been the 'PASSOVER'.

CUSTOMS OF THIS WORLD
Oh, I know that one should not fight against City Hall, or better stated, go against the 'ESTABLISHED RELIGIOUS ORDER', but, I must confess that the more I hear about this holiday and its theme, the more I am compelled to state my case against this marriage between Christianity and the traditions and customs of this world.

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS
You might be asking yourself, 'Do I believe in The RESURRECTION OF JESUS or not?', my answer is loud and clear. Yes, I believe with full assurance and perfect faith that The Messiah of Israel, The LORD Y'shua (Jesus), died on a cross for our sins according to The Scriptures, He was also buried according to The Scriptures, and on the third day He rose from the dead triumphant and glorious according to The Word of God. Today, He is at the right hand of God making intercession for all who believe and accept this wonderful message of salvation. I believe this with all my heart, and I preach and teach the same to all who will listen.

I DON'T AGREE
What I don't agree with is the inclusion of a pagan mythical goddess (Eostre), and all of the trappings that go along with it; the mixing of pagan and heathen customs with The Resurrection of Our LORD Jesus Christ.

WORSHIP OF THE SUN?
Therefore, Easter, and the eggs, and the bunnies, and the sunrise services (worship of the sun and not the SON) are all opposite to the Scriptural and truthful meaning of The Resurrection of The LORD Jesus Christ. By the way, if you read correctly the account describing when Y'shua (Jesus) rose from the dead, you will then understand that the resurrection took place while it was yet dark (night-time). So, why do those who represent Christianity insist on remembering The Resurrection after the sun rises?

I'LL TELL YOU WHY
Because of the pagan influences. Not only of the mythical goddess 'Eostre', but also the heathen practice of worshipping the sun is as another mythical and pagan god.

OPPOSED TO THE TERM
I am totally opposed to the term 'EASTER', as well as, all of its pagan involvements, especially the commercial and eclectic involvement of bunnies, eggs, parades, and on and on.

THE RESURRECTION OF MESSIAH
What I promote wholeheartedly is that we should remember, daily, that Our Blessed Saviour rose from the dead according to The Word of God. We need to remember The Resurrection of Our LORD Jesus Christ not just once a year. I believe we need to honor Our Risen LORD and Redeemer every day of the year. In reality, our faith and our salvation depends totally and completely upon the finished work of Our LORD Y'shua (Jesus). The blessed Gospel (Good News) of the Lord Jesus Christ is, that He died for our sins, was buried and on the third day rose from the dead, all in accordance with the prophecies from the Old Testament Scriptures, as well as, the New Testament teachings of Jesus while He was on earth.

THE RESURRECTION....NOT EASTER
As we honor and pay homage to our Lord on this day, may we learn to say, "Thank the Lord for the Resurrection Day", instead of the common greeting "Have a Happy Easter". I believe The LORD is honored and pleased that we have extricated that which is ungodly from the beautiful and glorious majesty of His Resurrection.


THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
JOHN 20: 1, 11-17

The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre ..... But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

So my people I urge you to celebrate the feast of Passover instead of Easter.

easter is more important than Xmas because without it there will be no xmas

Easter is more important than Xmas because without it there will be no Xmas

TANCO:

You really need too know where you come from, where you are now and where you are going to.

Both are not important
Is Easter really Biblical?

Like i said, it's not about whether Easter or Christmas are biblical, they are just dates chosen to celebrate the birth and death of Jesus.

Bomvastin: Pls u guys shud edit ur english b/4 posting. The grammer i see on nairaland sucks, 1 cannot comprehend

Charlsecy4: Your response DEFINITELY doesn't apply to me, and never will.
I think you should correct yourself first.

Bomvastin: Are u guilty? i didn't mention names! If ur grammer is ok, why bother? I've nothing to correct.

I have no problem with English, but a look at the sentences you wrote would indicate who has something to correct and who hasn't. I am not against your call for people to adhere to the rules of grammar; but you should at least try to practise what you preach. For example, you couldn't even properly write the word "grammar!" Who told you it's written "grammer?" And many other stupid slips (bolded) of yours!

Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
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Ishilove: Neither.
Both are feasts and celebrations with pagan origins; easter was a celebration in honour of the goddess Ishtar,or Astoreth while Christmas was originally a holiday in honour of the Roman sun god.
The most important thing is havin a deep personal relationship with God and being in constant fellowship with Him thru His son Jesus Christ. That should be our main focus as children of the Most High God,not revelling in feasts with dubious origins

... This is d blunt truth.

freecocoa: If there was no birth would there be a death?they both are very important but if I'm to rate,I'll put his birth first.

Well spoken if there is no birth there is no death.in terms of rating easter come's first cause without ressurection christianity wouldn't have be significant.

2me if u ask me, i'll simply say day d birth mark d startin pt, since it is also toward d yr end, it bring abt home comin wer we meet pple. Bt d main tin is D death cos if he did nt die our redemption could ve been void bt com 2tink of it even if he die a day afta his birth do u tink He could ve risen in d third day reply.

Must we continue to argue about irrelevancies? Paul says sm regard a date as more impt than d other days n sm regard them as equal. Whether d latter or d former, it shld b to God's glory. Dir is no nid 4 unnecesary debates that make u more ungodly.
My own opinion is dat non is greater than d other. When he was born, d shepherds n wise men celebrated 'xmas' n when he rose, he tld d disciples to cm to galilee to 'celebrate easter'