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why is good friday called good friday?

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SpikesGirl · 13/04/2014 14:54

My dd who is 10 wants to know. Have read is other name for holy. She says isn't good as Jesus died and that's not good. Sorry if silly question.

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superbagpuss · 13/04/2014 15:10

I have been told two things

1 its a corruption from God Friday

2 its good because Jesus had to die to come back to life again to save us all

take your pick

InMySpareTime · 13/04/2014 15:10

Wikipedia says:
The etymology of the term "good" in the context of Good Friday is contested. Some sources claim it is from the senses pious, holy of the word "good"[10], while others contend that it is a corruption of "God Friday"[11].

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