#011. Is Easter Symbolism Unique to Christianity? (a brief study of fertility goddesses)
Description
Growing up in the Evangelical Christian church meant every Easter was a time to celebrate Jesus Christ and his supposed resurrection. But where did Easter symbolism come from? How has Christianity borrowed from the ancient worship of female fertility goddesses? And what are the consequences therein?
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Chapters.
00:29 Intro
01:03 Growing Up in the Evangelical Christian Church
04:09 Happy Easter From an Atheist!
08:00 The Roots of the Easter Holiday & the Worship of Fertility Goddesses
12:49 How Patriarchy Took Over Religion & Rebranded Spirituality
24:52 The Consequences of Erasing Goddess Worship
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