Easter Banner

fedupconsumer

I feel compelled to post this message to the site management about the blatant lack of a christian symbol in the Easter banner. Why do we have sheep and martin dolled up as the Easter bunny. Correct me if im wrong but easter is about the death and resurrection of Christ not bunnies and sheep. The banner is distasteful and offensive why djd you not include a referance to god or a basic symbol of the cross? Very dissapointed and let down by the site managment.:mad:

Savvy_Sue

In fairness, the Paschal lamb is a Christian symbol, which would link to our Jewish roots too, but I have to agree that the bunny isn't doing much for me either.

marleyboy

Personally I don't find the banner offensive to anyone nor dis-tasteful, I don't see children getting Easter eggs as offensive, nor do I find the idea of the Easter bunny dis-tasteful, particularly to children.

Its like saying Christmas is offensive on MSE because Martin wears a Santa hat, ergo celebrating Santa rather than the birth of Christ. A little bit lame for an argument in my book dont you think?

torbrex

If there had been a reference to god or a symbol of a cross then all non-religious members would be offended. There is no winning solution to celebrating religious holidays on a public forum other than not to display anything.

mandi

fedupconsumer wrote: »

I feel compelled to post this message to the site management about the blatant lack of a christian symbol in the Easter banner. Why do we have sheep and martin dolled up as the Easter bunny. Correct me if im wrong but easter is about the death and resurrection of Christ not bunnies and sheep. The banner is distasteful and offensive why djd you not include a referance to god or a basic symbol of the cross? Very dissapointed and let down by the site managment.:mad:

Ohh forgoodness sake its a money saving site , not a flipping religious one ...... some people have nothing better to do ...............:rolleyes:

Savvy_Sue

marleyboy wrote: »

Its like saying Christmas is offensive on MSE because Martin wears a Santa hat, ergo celebrating Santa rather than the birth of Christ. A little bit lame for an argument in my book dont you think?

Ah, but the Santa hat does not make Martin look QUITE as ridiculous as those teeth.

I shall be glad when they are gone.

In The Archers today, the pub landlord was dressed as the Easter Bunny and terrified one poor child who saw him without his 'head' on. Those teeth have a similar effect on me.

marleyboy

You mean they're not his teeth????:eek::eek::eek:

marvin

mandi wrote: »

Ohh forgoodness sake its a money saving site , not a flipping religious one ...... some people have nothing better to do ...............:rolleyes:

Have too agree.

tattycath

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

In fairness, the Paschal lamb is a Christian symbol, which would link to our Jewish roots too, but I have to agree that the bunny isn't doing much for me either.

But theree is a bit of difference in a paschal lamb and a flock of sheep who look like they've escaped from the Emmerdale or some other such farm based set/studio:p

I looked for the cross etc when I first saw Martin Had gone Eastery...only he hasn't really-he's just gone the consumerism side not the real meaning at all

blue_ashleigh

The picture is creeping me out a little!

fedupconsumer

nemetor wrote: »

Get a life !

Why thank you for that worthwhile comment :rolleyes: