It's from the Olde English. "Godes Fridaye" - meaning "God's Friday".
Just like "God be with ye" morphed into "Good-bye" - "Godes Fridaye" became "Good Friday"
2007-04-10 04:37:04
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answered by Anonymous
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The 'they' to whom you refer is the Catholic church.
Over centuries 'they' have been noted for getting things wrong.
Their thinking is: that Friday, although bad for Jesus had good results for humanity, therefore it was GOOD for us.
Even if there is a grain of truth in that point of view, it should be recalled that the Jews did not name their days.
It was always 4 days before Sabbath, or 2 days after Sabbath.
Plus, even in our system, the following year (the anniversary) would have been Good Saturday and the year after Good Sunday.
Its all silly.
2007-04-10 11:39:56
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answered by Uncle Thesis 7
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Why is Good Friday referred to as “good”? What the Jewish authorities and Romans did to Jesus was definitely not good (see Matthew chapters 26-27). However, the results of Christ’s death are very good! Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 1 Peter 3:18, “For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.”
2007-04-10 15:08:19
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answered by Freedom 7
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It is called Good Friday because of the meaning of the death of Christ to Christians as the forgiveness of our sins and the show of ultimate love that God has for us. It is called Good Friday because through His death we too are promised resurrection.
It is a celebration of God's love, but at the same time done in a solemn manner, that is why in high churches, during this celebration, there is no music, no bells, and no gloria sung.
Live the Gospel, thanks for the opportunity to spread truth.
2007-04-10 11:38:53
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answered by Perhaps I love you more 4
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the Good thing about it was that we were doomed until Jesus came to give us a way out of our sin. I am thank full for that. I am a better person than I would have been without God in my life. Jesus's death saved us all who accept. The evil is already defeated and salvation is a free gift to all.
2007-04-10 11:37:54
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answered by Dennis James 5
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No, it commemorates the day Jesus voluntarily submitted to humiliation, torture and crucifixion. I should think that makes a difference, especially if you believe that this self-sacrifice had important spiritual implications throughout history.
P.S. I am not a Christian, but was raised by a Methodist Sunday school teacher mother.
2007-04-10 11:37:30
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answered by auntb93 7
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hm....well, it's just a guess on my part, but perhaps the Christians call it Good Friday, because that was the day the Christ redeemed the world, and all sinners through His sacrifice... Wasn't a good day for Him, but it was for those who feel they were saved by His sacrifice...
Father K brings up an excellent point, that our names for things evolve and change slightly as the years go on, certainly sounds like a reasonable explanation, about it having been God's Friday....
2007-04-10 11:37:27
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answered by beatlefan 7
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It was a good day for me. My parents wouldn't let me eat meat because of the whole thing behind Good Friday, so they bought crab legs! I love crab legs!!! And "Law and Order" was a really good episode that night as well. It really was a good Friday.
2007-04-10 11:40:14
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answered by Harmonie 3
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It was then that God an man could be reconciled. It was a new beginning. The debt of sin was paid in full, and man could now come to the throne of grace.
How it happened was bad, what happened because of it, was good.
2007-04-10 11:38:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Its good Friday because that is the day when Jesus wrought salvation for all mankind.
2007-04-10 11:37:57
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answered by Gre2000 3
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Well, some very intelligent person knew that if we called it "Black Friday", someday that would be a racist remark.
And I am surprised that someone with the last name of "Good" hasn't complained yet. Probably will though.
2007-04-10 11:39:40
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answered by Anonymous
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