24 Dec 03
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Originally posted by pradtfPradtf,
it is interesting isn't it! i had no idea that the roots went so deep into other cultures. fjord's information is particularly intriguing since it connects to the eastern world.
the diversity in responses doesn't speak against religio ...[text shortened]... pdate your excellent website otherwise 😀
in friendship,
prad
You write: "fjord's information is particularly intriguing since it connects to the eastern world."
It is enlightening to meditate the fact that the Christian teachings do not have western but eastern roots ! The Christian teachings are 100 % eastern. They originated in Israel/Palestine. Do not try to convince a Palestinian that he lives in a western country ...... you would not succeed .......
25 Dec 03
Originally posted by ivanhoefascinating! all these years, i've known where it happened, but because the whole thing is done in a 'western' way in the western world, i have always thought it was a western tradition in it's entirity 😲
It is enlightening to meditate the fact that the Christian teachings do not have western but eastern roots ! The Christian teachings are 100 % eastern. They originated in Israel/Palestine.
in friendship,
prad
25 Dec 03
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i am not a christian.
i was raised as one though, and live in an officially christian country; this allows me to appreciate the joys of xmas.
i would like to understand other religions so that i can also enjoy their celebrations.
any ideas which ones might be most accessible and enjoyable?
25 Dec 03
Originally posted by ivanhoeno no i disagree.
Pradtf,
The Christian teachings are 100 % eastern.
jesus in an eastern country? - i also disagree with this but i will cede this point - ok so now jesus lived in the east and was an easterner (just for the sake of arguement)
but the christian teachings are spread predominantly by "western" countries in most of recent history.
i really do feel that it is a western religion. the importance of the religion is in its INTERPRETATION of the original teachings. the bible can be interpreted any way you want and the religion we see today as christianity is the western interpretaion.