Comments on: The Easter message - cakes, bunnies and eggs http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/ Member of Parliament for Wokingham Mon, 12 May 2008 04:30:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Robert Lobell http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-19370 Robert Lobell Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:51:27 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-19370 Just a postscript on my comment. I found this after visiting the Reggie Perrin scripts website: "Hail the Bloodless Revolution! Wat Tyler - forget him. Lambert Simnel - a piece of cake!" Just a postscript on my comment. I found this after visiting the Reggie Perrin scripts website:
“Hail the Bloodless Revolution! Wat Tyler - forget him. Lambert Simnel - a piece of cake!”

]]> By: Robert Lobell http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-19369 Robert Lobell Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:34:34 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-19369 And now for the original reason for my finding your site. I was looking for references to Lambert Simnel and in your easter message you mentioned one of the possible origins of simnel cake. One small correction, Lambert Simnel was a possible pretender to the throne of Henry VII not Henry VIII. Reply: yes, you are right - poor typing kept the key depressed for too long. I have now corrected, and thanks for spotting it. And now for the original reason for my finding your site. I was looking for references to Lambert Simnel and in your easter message you mentioned one of the possible origins of simnel cake. One small correction, Lambert Simnel was a possible pretender to the throne of Henry VII not Henry VIII.

Reply: yes, you are right - poor typing kept the key depressed for too long. I have now corrected, and thanks for spotting it.

]]> By: Simon_C http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18609 Simon_C Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:43:53 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18609 Pfft. Easter was a pagan spring festival which the early christians took over for their own uses in the same way christmas was an mid-winter festival. Pfft.
Easter was a pagan spring festival which the early christians took over for their own uses in the same way christmas was an mid-winter festival.

]]> By: Adrian Windisch http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18591 Adrian Windisch Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:37:01 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18591 I'm glad to hear it, might be an idea not to repeat such stuff. I saw the passion of the christ on TV, repeating the same, and the BBC did a 4 part version, with the same story. According to the Vatican 'The historical complexity of Jesus' trial is apparent in the Gospel accounts. The personal sin of the participants (Judas, the Sanhedrin, Pilate) is known to God alone. Hence we cannot lay responsibility for the trial on the Jews in Jerusalem as a whole' I’m glad to hear it, might be an idea not to repeat such stuff. I saw the passion of the christ on TV, repeating the same, and the BBC did a 4 part version, with the same story.

According to the Vatican ‘The historical complexity of Jesus’ trial is apparent in the Gospel accounts. The personal sin of the participants (Judas, the Sanhedrin, Pilate) is known to God alone. Hence we cannot lay responsibility for the trial on the Jews in Jerusalem as a whole’

]]> By: Adrian Windisch http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18570 Adrian Windisch Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:55:10 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18570 Its a mistake to say 'the blood lust of the Jews demanded the crucifixion of Christ from Pilate'. Its far more likely that the story was spun to blame the Jews rather than the Romans, who after all crucified thousands of Jews (including Christ). This made it more acceptable to a Roman audience. This myth has been used as an excuse for persecuting the Jews for centuries since then, well done for continuing the tradition, though even the Catholics dont say this anymore. See www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p122a4p2.htm Reply: There is no excuse for persecuting anyone, and I strongly support Jewish rights. Its a mistake to say ‘the blood lust of the Jews demanded the crucifixion of Christ from Pilate’. Its far more likely that the story was spun to blame the Jews rather than the Romans, who after all crucified thousands of Jews (including Christ). This made it more acceptable to a Roman audience.

This myth has been used as an excuse for persecuting the Jews for centuries since then, well done for continuing the tradition, though even the Catholics dont say this anymore. See http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/p122a4p2.htm

Reply: There is no excuse for persecuting anyone, and I strongly support Jewish rights.

]]> By: Matthew Reynolds http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18493 Matthew Reynolds Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:37:18 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18493 Thanks for publishing my response John ! Thanks for publishing my response John !

]]> By: mikestallard http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18463 mikestallard Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:37:20 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18463 Well, last night I watched the passion on TV and also the resurrection. It was truthful and magnificent. We has a (Catholic) Church so full that the Poles were standing at the front of the Church right up to the altar rails because the back of the Church was like a "First" Train. I think things are bouncing back now. So allow me to wish you a very happy Easter. Well, last night I watched the passion on TV and also the resurrection. It was truthful and magnificent. We has a (Catholic) Church so full that the Poles were standing at the front of the Church right up to the altar rails because the back of the Church was like a “First” Train. I think things are bouncing back now.
So allow me to wish you a very happy Easter.

]]> By: John Redwood On Easter « The King’s Good Servant http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18462 John Redwood On Easter « The King’s Good Servant Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:27:59 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18462 [...] Redwood On Easter John Redwood M.P. writes about the meaning (or possible meanings) of the Easter Egg. I do not know whether Mr Redwood is a [...] [...] Redwood On Easter John Redwood M.P. writes about the meaning (or possible meanings) of the Easter Egg. I do not know whether Mr Redwood is a [...]

]]> By: Veritatem http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18461 Veritatem Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:17:21 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18461 A happy Easter to you & your readers too. Thank you for a lovely post. A happy Easter to you & your readers too. Thank you for a lovely post.

]]> By: Matthew Reynolds http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18454 Matthew Reynolds Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:28:47 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18454 As a Roman Catholic I agree very much with what you have said . It is a tragic irony on a day when we celebrate life that Labour are preparing to pass a disgusting Frankenstein Bill while Geoff Hoon is acting very unfairly towards good Catholics like Jim Murphy & Ruth Kelly . Christians will always be persecuted - this aggressive PC liberalism is just another manifestation of what the Church has had to face . Whether it was the Romans & their lion pits , Henry VIII having the martyrs burned , Free Masons in the Third French Republic attacking Catholic orders & schools , Hitler having heros like Maximillian Koble put in death camps , Stalins show trials of Catholic leaders and now an agressive secularism aimed at forcing Roman Catholics to either abandon their faith or be an outcast . The true believer must put faith ahead of acceptance by the world & must be prepared to do that which is unpalatable for the sake of Christ - St Teresa of Avila got that right I think . The mere fact that John has done a superb job blog on this subject is testimony to the brave men & women who have died for the faith in whom God sustains the Church . The saints inspire us in life & pray for us in Heaven . The Catholic prelates are right to use Easter as an opportunity to fight this evil law and C of E Bishops are right to point out to the wealthy that giving the money away will do them more good than keeping it ( just consider the rich man & Lazurus ) . On the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi we hear the tale of the Good Samaritan & it is worth noting that the money lenders where kicked out of the temple . That certainly makes one wonder about excess consumerism at Easter time . It is illogical at Easter time have open shops on Good Friday & yet closed on Easter Sunday . Why I wonder do the shops respect our Lords Birthday ( Christmas ) & his rising to new life ( Easter Day ) - but not the day of his death ? I note that Channel 4 are at it again by claiming that St Peter never went to Rome & was not the first Pope - that would be news to those who were there at the time & who have attested to the precise opposite being the case . Easter is a blessed time to remember what is really important that credit crunches etc are passing Christ who represents life eternal is for ever the hope of those who believe in him . As a Roman Catholic I agree very much with what you have said . It is a tragic irony on a day when we celebrate life that Labour are preparing to pass a disgusting Frankenstein Bill while Geoff Hoon is acting very unfairly towards good Catholics like Jim Murphy & Ruth Kelly . Christians will always be persecuted - this aggressive PC liberalism is just another manifestation of what the Church has had to face . Whether it was the Romans & their lion pits , Henry VIII having the martyrs burned , Free Masons in the Third French Republic attacking Catholic orders & schools , Hitler having heros like Maximillian Koble put in death camps , Stalins show trials of Catholic leaders and now an agressive secularism aimed at forcing Roman Catholics to either abandon their faith or be an outcast . The true believer must put faith ahead of acceptance by the world & must be prepared to do that which is unpalatable for the sake of Christ - St Teresa of Avila got that right I think . The mere fact that John has done a superb job blog on this subject is testimony to the brave men & women who have died for the faith in whom God sustains the Church . The saints inspire us in life & pray for us in Heaven . The Catholic prelates are right to use Easter as an opportunity to fight this evil law and C of E Bishops are right to point out to the wealthy that giving the money away will do them more good than keeping it ( just consider the rich man & Lazurus ) . On the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi we hear the tale of the Good Samaritan & it is worth noting that the money lenders where kicked out of the temple . That certainly makes one wonder about excess consumerism at Easter time . It is illogical at Easter time have open shops on Good Friday & yet closed on Easter Sunday . Why I wonder do the shops respect our Lords Birthday ( Christmas ) & his rising to new life ( Easter Day ) - but not the day of his death ? I note that Channel 4 are at it again by claiming that St Peter never went to Rome & was not the first Pope - that would be news to those who were there at the time & who have attested to the precise opposite being the case . Easter is a blessed time to remember what is really important that credit crunches etc are passing Christ who represents life eternal is for ever the hope of those who believe in him .

]]> By: Cranmer http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18438 Cranmer Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:53:03 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2008/03/23/the-easter-message-cakes-bunnies-and-eggs/#comment-18438 His Grace wishes you a happy and blessed Easter. Christus Resurrexit quia Deus caritas est! Alleluia! Resurrexit sicut dixit, Alleluia! His Grace wishes you a happy and blessed Easter.

Christus Resurrexit quia Deus caritas est! Alleluia!
Resurrexit sicut dixit, Alleluia!

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