Each year, memes populate social media claiming that Easter has pagan roots. In other words, the early church co-opted pagan dates or practices and incorporated them into the faith.
Such is not the case with Easter, which celebrates the central events of the Christian faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, those events took place in and around Passover on the Jewish calendar. More on that in a moment.
The main basis for claiming Easter has pagan roots is the uncertainty of the origin of the name itself in English.
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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.
Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
