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Originally Posted by Inuzuka Skysword
Christians take joy in the death of Jesus. If Jesus didn't die for them, they wouldn't be able to reunite with God. Even if some churches don't come out and celebrate it, they celebrate the human sacrifice of Jesus more than anything. It was the greatest sacrifice of all according to them. Heck, Jesus was all about human sacrifice to God and your fellow man. Jesus's ethics were completely altruistic. He asks Christians to do the same, to sacrifice their lives.
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And you read this where? Idiot's Guide to Fascist Theology or something?
Had there not been a resurrection, the story would be meaningless. Easter does not celebrate his death, it rejoices for his rebirth. The "take up your cross and follow me" is a reference to spreading the Gospel, not the pursuit of martyrdom.