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Is "Easter" a Pagan Word?

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

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