← Testing Claims Hub | Holidays Fact. Fiction. Faith. Valentine’s Day: Fact, Fiction, Faith Is Valentine’s Day pagan? Is it based on Lupercalia? Who was Saint Valentine—and should Christians celebrate February 14? Here’s a careful, Scripture-grounded deep dive (without viral-history shortcuts). Featured snippet answer: Valentine’s Day is not a direct continuation of a pagan festival.... Continue Reading →
The Feasts of the Bible, Jesus, and the Church Today Movement C: The Church Today The Sabbath, the New Covenant, and the Rest Found in Christ Why Wouldn’t You Want to Keep the Sabbath? A thoughtful, pastoral response for Christians who want to honor God without losing gospel freedom. How to use this post: This... Continue Reading →
Separating facts from viral claims about Easter, Christmas, Constantine, and the early Christian church What Happened (and Didn’t Happen) at the Council of Nicaea? Few events in church history attract more myths than the Council of Nicaea (A.D. 325). For some teachers and viral videos, Nicaea is the moment Christianity supposedly became pagan, Rome supposedly... Continue Reading →
The Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325 is often misrepresented in modern discussions, deemed the birthplace of Christmas and Easter, among other claims. However, historical evidence shows it addressed doctrinal issues, particularly Arianism, and standardized the date for Pascha. Myths attributing pagan origins to Nicaea lack any ancient support.
The Best Meat Around This past Thanksgiving, I deep-fried my family’s turkey with Dad by my side. And for the record, I can proudly say I did about 95% of the work this time around! Within a couple of hours after lifting that perfectly browned bird out of the boiling oil, we were all gathered... Continue Reading →
A Christian Parent’s Guide to Keeping Christ at the Center of Easter Every Christian parent eventually meets the same question each spring: What do we do with the Easter Bunny? If you grew up like me with Easter baskets, egg hunts, or a costumed bunny at the mall, you know how fun and memorable those... Continue Reading →
Every spring, a viral meme insists, “Easter is named after Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love and fertility.” If you’ve seen it and wondered whether Christians have been fooled, this article walks through the claim with real evidence from linguistics, history, and Scripture. How to Read This Page This article is written for different kinds... Continue Reading →
Easter eggs didn’t begin as pagan rituals, a children’s game, or as a result of the commercialization of Easter. Their story actually starts in the practices of early Christians. 1. Eggs and the Lenten Fast During the Middle Ages, Christians observed a strict fast during Lent. They didn’t eat: meat dairy eggs But hens didn’t... Continue Reading →
Are Easter Eggs Pagan? Every year, videos circulate claiming Easter eggs come from ancient pagan rituals—especially from the worship of the goddess Ishtar. If you’ve ever wondered whether dyeing eggs or hosting an egg hunt is secretly pagan, this page is for you. How to read this page: A Quick Answer A fast, simple summary... Continue Reading →
Confused about whether the Easter Bunny is secretly pagan? You’re not alone — and the real story is far simpler than the internet claims. How to Read This Page This article is written for different kinds of readers. You don’t have to read every section—just choose the depth that helps you most. A Quick Answer... Continue Reading →