In these moments, man's religious, social and cultural institutions converge. Easter is one of these moments, when our eyes are cleansed to the truly beautiful possibilities of life. Dating back to the origins of Christianity itself, Easter is based in the belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead in the days following his crucifixion and that through his triumph over death, sin and the devil, the gateway was opened for all believers to move on to the eternal kingdom of God. By remembering and worshiping the resurrection, man is able to identify himself with something sacred and eternal. For many, this sacred time allows a reprise from the mundane course of everyday life.
Easter speaks to our origin and destiny.
Its worship allows us to participate in the idea of something eternal, a future kingdom of peace. The celebration of Easter transcends our daily routine precisely because it evokes the eternal striving in all of us. The word eternal appeals to us. It captures our imagination. It is a fixture in our popular culture, where science-fiction television shows succeed because they allow us to vicariously transcend the dull expansion of time.