Easter's Pagan Roots: A Critical Examination by Aribisala

In the article, Femi Aribisala contends that Easter is not recognized by God and emphasizes that the term "Easter" does not exist in the original scriptures. He points out that in the King James Bible, the word "Easter" is a mistranslation of "Passover" in Acts 12:4.

Aribisala traces the origins of Easter to pagan traditions, specifically linking it to the worship of the goddess Ashtoreth, also known as Ishtar. He references biblical passages, including Jeremiah 7:17-20 and Ezekiel 8:16-17, to illustrate God's disapproval of idol worship and the worship of the sun.

The article further discusses the association of Easter with various pagan customs, such as the 40-day Lent period and the consumption of hot cross buns, which he claims have roots in ancient rituals. Aribisala concludes that these practices are not scripturally endorsed and warns against their adoption within Christianity.