We have so far discussed the fact that Easter is actually a distinctively different pagan festival that the crucifixion was forcefully incorporated to by Rome.
We have also established that it was dedicated to a pagan goddess that was known by many different names historically by many pagan nations.
Today we want to more closely examine this pagan system of belief and if at the Bible has any reference to it and why we should be aware of the limitations it places if any on our ability to access the full benefits of the crucifixion.
Hausos, Ushas, Isis, Ishtar, Aushtra, Astarte, Eástre, Eostre, Ashtoreth: the similarities in name are immediately apparent. But even more remarkable are the similarities in worship practices.
All of the listed refer to various goddesses associated with fertility, love, beauty, and/or mainly “the dawn” or sunrise. Many of these goddesses were worshipped in ancient cultures and religions, such as the Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, and Phoenicians.
Additionally, sadly some of these names have been associated with the Christian holiday of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.