Skip to main content
SHARPER IRON
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
  • About
    • About Sharper Iron
    • Doctrinal Statement
    • Contact
    • Search
  • Forum
    • Forum Home
    • Comment Guidelines
    • Search
  • Account
    • Log in
    • Register

Is "Easter" a Pagan Word?

By Filings on Mon, 04/13/26
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Easter
Church History

“I do understand we as believers don’t want our holy days to be sullied by association with idolatry. And I want to state here at the outset that no one should call Easter Easter against his or her conscience. But I don’t think we ought to be upset about the word Easter. And here’s why.” - Mark Ward

Related . . .

Topics: Easter, Resurrection, Christian Living
  • 8 Questions to See if Easter Really Matters to You
  • What I Love About Easter
  • From the Archives: Real Resurrection
  • Some Thoughts on Easter Monday
  • Churches Spring into Action with Helicopter Easter Egg Drops

Pagination

  • Page 1
  • Next page

Featured Resources

Book cover image

View at Amazon

Cover Image

View at Amazon


(About Amazon links)

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

(ESV, Proverbs 15:23)

Footer

  • About
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Forum

Since 2005

Image
2005 SI Logo Image