Whether or not you are a Christian, I respectfully invite you to join me in the celebration of the my faith’s most central holiday, even though many of its traditions are borrowed.
Jesus was a fascinating man. He associated most closely with the social rejects of his day. He respected people with faiths different from his. He did not burn their religious writings or try to prevent them from their own forms of worship. Sometimes he used them as an example of what is right, like the Good Samaritan. He had a heart for meeting the needs of the poor, and admonished us to care for them. His concern for the rich was that their own greed would blind them. He had no trouble getting along with sinners. He met people at the point of their need, and accepted all, except for the religious hypocrites who used their position to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor and to force their own piety codes, which they often ignored themselves, onto others. Those were only people Jesus condemned. Sadly, they are still among us.
If we are followers of Jesus, our faith will help us to follow the example of what he did. Of course, none of us is perfect in that way. God knows that I fall short every day. It is important to know that those who preach the things Jesus was against, but condemn those who contend for the things Jesus supported, are not followers of Jesus. They are pseudo-Christians. Authentic Christians try to follow Jesus’ example.
And now, for your listening pleasure:
17 Responses to “Happy Easter!”
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Happy Easter! (This is supposed to be an Easter Bunny done in MS Word. But it requires several different font sizes to work – so instead, here's an Easter Hamster:)
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Very cute Nameless! To me, THAT is the Easter Bunny! I can very easily see a bunny!
I Love the Easter Hampster! 🙂
Hamsters need love, too.
Itza Wabbit!!
Nameless, that looks very much like a bunny to me. Good job.
That is a lovely and respectful comment about this holiday, Tom Cat. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I wish you a wonderful holiday.
I just listened to Jesus Christ Superstar, a play and movie I really liked and still love the music. I think I will come back later to listen to Handel's Messiah another piece of music that deserves respect and awe.
Happy Easter to all and a peaceful Sunday.
Kit, I still have my LP of Jesus Christ Superstar, and I love it. Thank goodness my turntable still works.[
And a Happy, may I say a Blessed Easter to you, TC, and all who think here. As hard as I try to be kind, I am far too often brought up short by words like yours, which express how I feel about those who presume to call themselves Christians while being the opposite in a much gentler way than I would. Be well.
TC, like usual, we agree! Jesus opens hearts if we are truly listening and following his teachings. Amen!
I'll listen to the music when I don't feel so wretched.
Happy Easter! I'm certain Jesus loves You, TomCat! 🙂
Your words are so true. TC. As I tell my conservative friends, Jesus was a liberal, and although that is a bad name to many these days, I wear being liberal as a badge of honor. Taking care of the poor and helpless and being kind to all is what Jesus taught.
Thanks so much, everyone.
I have learned that the one sure way to be blessed is to be a blessing, 🙂
I hope everyone's day was as Peaceful as mine.
Happy Easter everyone – sorry, computer problems…. I agree with everyone – it is becoming a bad word to be called a Christian, ditto for Liberal – but these were the same things the early Christians had to cope with too – perhaps we will see a day when only real Christians who try to live as Christ lived (see TC's words) call themselves Christians….
Happy belated Easter to all, it's my Wedding Anniversary too…. 🙄