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over a year ago
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"What does it mean to you? What are your beliefs, rituals, traditions?
Everyone is allowed to believe as they choose."
It means nothing to me these days except a long weekend.
It used to mean my mum's roast lamb 
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Never meant anything except as a kid on school holiday with a new colouring book and pencils or reading book (I didn’t eat chocolate) and hot cross buns.
As an adult extra long weekend and hoping the weather would be nice. Only consistent, we always have a full roast beef dinner |
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When I was young it meant a new church dress. Some of the spring imagery didn't always make sense to me. A deeply meaningful celebration of the suffering and sacrifice that comes from the strongest of love. Yes we had chocolate.
A lower key more experimental family gathering than Christmas, trying things out.
The spring imagery makes much more sense to me as an adult.
My grandmother died of cancer at Easter 25 years ago. Fuck cancer. |
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The wheel turns and the earth "springs" to life again is how I see it. The symbolism of renewed hope and life is repeated in almost all philosophies and religions.
On a personal level as a kid I loved Easter because it meant my dad was at home for 4 days and that was rare. Unless him and my mum weren't getting on then it wasn't so great  |
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"The wheel turns and the earth "springs" to life again is how I see it. The symbolism of renewed hope and life is repeated in almost all philosophies and religions.
On a personal level as a kid I loved Easter because it meant my dad was at home for 4 days and that was rare. Unless him and my mum weren't getting on then it wasn't so great "
Oh, more time with Dad, yes  |
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Not religious anymore so now it means family time
We are usually on holidays down in West Wales at this time of year.
Luckily we are all together as a family.
It also means new beginnings as it's when nature seems to spring to life
What about you? Jo xx |
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"It's supposed to be the day Jesus rose !!!! Weirdly it's a different day every year !!! Baloney to it been something to do the earth and suns or moons alignment !!! It's more that it's probably baloney !!!
Grew up thinking it was that !!!! , now it's just a commercial gimmick for chocolate   "
Lol. It's tied to Passover, which is based on a calendar unlike the one we use now. Hence it changes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As an Atheist it means fuck all
I think the symbolism is powerful and worth pondering, even if it's not personally meaningful. But to each their own."
Nope, it's just another weekend |
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As a child it was Easter eggs, used to have ones with mugs when I was little.
One of my best mates died of ovarian cancer at the age of 36 on good Friday so that's is always on my mind.
But also last few years, means an Easter egg hunt with mine and my sister's kids. And it's so much fun, won't happen this year but next year will be back to normal |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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As a kid growing up in a Baptist household it was full on God Squad time with an element of the more commercial side thrown in courtesy of Easter eggs etc
In my late teens/early 20s it was another couple of nights down the pub.
When kids came along it was egg hunts and the like
Nowadays it's an extra couple of days off and not a great deal more |
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Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others. |
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"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others. "
I like this a lot. Thank you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others.
I like this a lot. Thank you."
Had to take step back from other thread, as too many people don't actually see bigger meanings a religous text can have. And that's all good, each to their own. Just hard when a lot of people cherry pick bad parts of religion (I know I could be accused of the same in reverse), but i don't ridicule or take the preverbial piss. Do like a meaningful discussion though. |
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"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others.
I like this a lot. Thank you.
Had to take step back from other thread, as too many people don't actually see bigger meanings a religous text can have. And that's all good, each to their own. Just hard when a lot of people cherry pick bad parts of religion (I know I could be accused of the same in reverse), but i don't ridicule or take the preverbial piss. Do like a meaningful discussion though. "
There's certainly a time and a place for all discussion. I find the history of it interesting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Easter as a diabetic means I get high readings .
Easter living in France means that only Monday is a bank holiday.
Easter as a father means I buy my kids Easter eggs as they like chocolate.
Easter in lockdown means I’m sitting by the pool listening to my son learning to play the guitar badly.
If you are a god type person then enjoy your beliefs whatever they are and stay frosty and safe.
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others.
I like this a lot. Thank you.
Had to take step back from other thread, as too many people don't actually see bigger meanings a religous text can have. And that's all good, each to their own. Just hard when a lot of people cherry pick bad parts of religion (I know I could be accused of the same in reverse), but i don't ridicule or take the preverbial piss. Do like a meaningful discussion though. "
Religion as an organised entity is, for me anyway, full of contradiction and hypocrisy - religious teachings and stories however are valuable life guidance in the same way as fables and the like are, but I give them no greater credence than something Aesop or Kipling might have written |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others.
I like this a lot. Thank you.
Had to take step back from other thread, as too many people don't actually see bigger meanings a religous text can have. And that's all good, each to their own. Just hard when a lot of people cherry pick bad parts of religion (I know I could be accused of the same in reverse), but i don't ridicule or take the preverbial piss. Do like a meaningful discussion though.
Religion as an organised entity is, for me anyway, full of contradiction and hypocrisy - religious teachings and stories however are valuable life guidance in the same way as fables and the like are, but I give them no greater credence than something Aesop or Kipling might have written"
Human civilisation is full of contradiction and hypocrisy. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others.
I like this a lot. Thank you.
Had to take step back from other thread, as too many people don't actually see bigger meanings a religous text can have. And that's all good, each to their own. Just hard when a lot of people cherry pick bad parts of religion (I know I could be accused of the same in reverse), but i don't ridicule or take the preverbial piss. Do like a meaningful discussion though.
Religion as an organised entity is, for me anyway, full of contradiction and hypocrisy - religious teachings and stories however are valuable life guidance in the same way as fables and the like are, but I give them no greater credence than something Aesop or Kipling might have written
Human civilisation is full of contradiction and hypocrisy. "
That it is but then given religion is a human construct (for me anyway) the two go hand in hand |
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"Easter doesn't actually hold much meaning for me, jist another bank holiday weekend. I know that will make me sound bit of a dick given another thread I been posting in.
The fable/story/tale of crucifixion to me, is a man, sacrificing himself for all other humans. Whether you believe he was the son of God or not, it has very beautiful meaning, and take it for that...
Don't be a selfish dick, and try and understand that every sentient beings are born into suffering and anguish, and unfortunately will be uphill struggle that is life long for most. Once you actually realise this (we're all in this together), then makes it easier to show compassion and empathy to others.
I like this a lot. Thank you.
Had to take step back from other thread, as too many people don't actually see bigger meanings a religous text can have. And that's all good, each to their own. Just hard when a lot of people cherry pick bad parts of religion (I know I could be accused of the same in reverse), but i don't ridicule or take the preverbial piss. Do like a meaningful discussion though.
Religion as an organised entity is, for me anyway, full of contradiction and hypocrisy - religious teachings and stories however are valuable life guidance in the same way as fables and the like are, but I give them no greater credence than something Aesop or Kipling might have written
Human civilisation is full of contradiction and hypocrisy.
That it is but then given religion is a human construct (for me anyway) the two go hand in hand "
Aside biological certainty, what isn't a human construct these days? Even the view that religion is an human construct is a human construct abd vice versa |
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"What does it mean to you? What are your beliefs, rituals, traditions?
Everyone is allowed to believe as they choose."
Great thread
For me Easter as a child was about time off school playing in the woods and fields and the day well chocolate eggs of course ,would it be shitty wax chocolate or Cadbury or famous names . Since I could drive it has always meant going to the sea or the mountains to play away from the crowds
So this year is going to be mountain biking and tree climbing |
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