Originally posted by DasaWow. Apart from the last two sentences that was actually coherent...
The Jesus story has been around the block before.
Of the following (semi) deities, legends went around that they were born of a virgin: had birthdays on the 25th of Dec: performed miracles: had 12 disciples: fed the multitudes: were called the savour: were also called the light of man: died and resurrected on the 3rd day etc
Augustus (his father was the g ...[text shortened]... e of all causes.
Who are you and what have you done with dasa?
(still think you should be perma banned for some of the stuff you've already said but
apparently that's just me).
And yes you are right.
The JC character was almost certainly a made up fusion of different myths from around
that time.
http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/667/
22 Jan 13
Originally posted by googlefudgei think he borrowed it from this site -
Wow. Apart from the last two sentences that was actually coherent...
Who are you and what have you done with dasa?
(still think you should be perma banned for some of the stuff you've already said but
apparently that's just me).
And yes you are right.
The JC character was almost certainly a made up fusion of different myths from around
that time.
http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/667/
http://jdstone.org/cr/files/mithraschristianity.html
Originally posted by RJHindsWith so many different versions around,
Yes, that could be true too. There are many who will stop at nothing to discredit Christianity.
how do you know that your version is right RJ?
What little piece of Disneyland theatre convinces you
that you have the right version?
Just askin'
22 Jan 13
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyPersonal experience. You will not understand unless it happens to you. 😏
With so many different versions around,
how do you know that your version is right RJ?
What little piece of Disneyland theatre convinces you
that you have the right version?
Just askin'
HalleluYah !!! Praise the Lord! Glory be to God! Holy! Holy! Holy!
22 Jan 13
Originally posted by David CYes, when one accepts the truth, then other versions are only entertainment. 😏
Correct. Of course, it matters little to any who have vested so much in one particular version. Personally, I like Luke Skywalker's. 😀
HalleluYah !!! Praise the Lord! Holy! Holy! Holy!
22 Jan 13
Originally posted by RJHindsexcept when it comes to religion there is no truth, only a pack of spam, snake oil salesmen and those hungry for power using religion as a weapon to get converts.
Yes, when one accepts the truth, then other versions are only entertainment. 😏
HalleluYah !!! Praise the Lord! Holy! Holy! Holy!
23 Jan 13
Originally posted by Dasa
The Jesus story has been around the block before.
Of the following (semi) deities, legends went around that they were born of a virgin: had birthdays on the 25th of Dec: performed miracles: had 12 disciples: fed the multitudes: were called the savour: were also called the light of man: died and resurrected on the 3rd day etc
Augustus (his father was the g ...[text shortened]... e of all causes.
Originally posted by caissad4Perhaps I was born of a virgin too, then. 😀
Great post Dasa !!! Thumbs up from me.
Just thought I would mention that it is written that Alexander the Great was born of a virgin. Virgin birth seems almost common way back when. 😀
P.S. Did you get that joke? (I am pretty old.)