Easter '08

I've heard a lot of people say, "All religions are the same.", but this is not true. True Christianity is different than any other 'religion'. (I say "true Christianity, because there are those who 'claim' to be Christians or a form of Christianity, but they do not believe the core, fundamental belief of the deity of Christ. But that is a discussion for another day.)

I defy anyone to show me any other religion where the central figure (person or deity) died for the salvation of his/her followers. And if you can (and that is a very BIG "if"), then show me where that same central figure ROSE UP FROM THE DEAD.

Easter is the celebration of the RESURRECTION of Christ; not only did He die, shedding His blood to wash us clean from our sins, but He rose from the dead, conquering death itself. And all He ever asked of us is to believe in Him and ask Him for forgiveness. He does not require you to "do" anything ("For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.")

It's so simple. And yet, that is a stumbling block to so many people - "It can't be that simple.", they say to themselves, "There HAS to be more to it than that." But there really isn't. But don't take my word for it - go read the New Testament of the Holy Bible and see for yourself what it says.