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Message brings out many to area churches, but understanding the Resurrection can be difficult Date published: 4/4/2010
BY AMY FLOWERS UMBLE Christians will pack the pews of area churches today, but many might not know why. A recent poll found that most American adults see Easter as a religious holiday. But only 42 percent tied that day to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to a new Barna Group poll. Easter marks the day that Jesus rose from the dead, so it's a big deal for Christians. But the 53 percent of Americans who don't relate Easter to the Resurrection aren't in bad company. According to biblical accounts, many of Jesus' closest followers didn't initially understand the Resurrection either. Today, many area Christians will celebrate Easter in a variety of ways. At St. William of York Catholic Church in Stafford County, 33 people will join the faith. Easter is a traditional day for many Christians to be baptized. At St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Fredericksburg, priests will accommodate the Easter crowds by worshipping at the Fredericksburg Expo Center. Salem Fields Community Church in Spotsylvania County will hold eight services. Evergreen Church in Spotsylvania will host a surprise party, "because the Resurrection is God's greatest surprise," the Rev. Scott Roberts said. Some other area clergy and residents shared their thoughts about Jesus' rising from the dead, and why understanding Christ's sacrifice is so important more than 2,000 years later. Amy Flowers Umble: 540/735-1973
Date published: 4/4/2010
This reporter is not qualified to render her sophomoric analysis of Easter or any other Christian holiday. Between this and the rambling, disgusting and illogical Bob Lewis AP hit piece on the Republicans and the attorney general we are seriously considering canceling the paper. It has just gone on long enough this shilling for the Democrats. The FLS chooses the stories and they are send the same message. Informing readers appears to be at the bottom of the paper's priorities. We deserve better.
of the "thoughts". Unfortunately, if one does not believe that we're sinners and are at emnity with God, then that person is lost and will continue in their unreconciled state with God. The "Golden Rule" is taught by Jesus Himself, but only in the context of a love that comes from a relationship with God. Without belief in the death and resurrection of Christ, our "good" works are meaningless (Isaiah 64:6). The book of Romans tells us we can be saved if we call upon the name of Lord shall be saved.
And not every adult is a Christian! Freedom of religion includes ANY religion. Thank goodness we live in America
More people tie it to the Easter bunny and candy. Thank you modern consumerist America.
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