Source: New Haven Register, Connecticut.
By Dr Sohail Husain
As a child, I looked forward to March and April. Because that’s when our local pharmacy would sell Cadbury Creme Eggs. Being a Muslim, I had no idea at the time that the eggs were a symbol of Easter or even what the holiday meant.
In the same vein, I wonder how many Christians know about Muslim beliefs or what the two share in common. Well, now is a great time to learn about one another’s faiths, not only because of Easter, but especially since the Catholic Church has elected a new pope.
To start with the basics, Easter is a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. As far as the origins of the Easter egg, some believe that the eggs represent fertility. Others think of the egg as the empty tomb of Jesus. And what about the Easter bunny? Another sign of posterity? Not really sure.
What is clear is that Jesus is central to Easter.
Categories: CHRISTIANITY, Islam, Religion, Religious Harmony
If Jesus is central to Easter what about Easter Eggs and chocolate bunnies? I doubt that Jesus had the chance of tasting Swiss chocolate goodies….