#011. Is Easter Symbolism Unique to Christianity? (a brief study of fertility goddesses)

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?Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link.Chapters.00:29 Intro01:03 Growing Up in the Evangelical Christian Church04:09 Happy Easter From an Atheist!08:00 The Roots of the Easter Holiday & the Worship of Fertility Goddesses12:49 How Patriarchy Took Over Religion & Rebranded Spirituality24:52 The Consequences of Erasing Goddess WorshipStay informed.Never miss The Kayse Melone Show.Tune in to the daily live show at 7am CST on YouTube or Twitch. Follow Kayse on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky.Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast.Other links.* How Goddess Worship Was Suppressed To Give Rise to Patriarchy Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe