This is one great topic, Chariklo. Good education. Haven't been exposed to mythology since freshman/highschool -- a summerschool crash course but wish I'd paid attn.
LV101
osiris died and was resurrected.
odin hung on a tree for nine days, travelled to the underworld and came back with many secrets.
jesus we know about.. the echo of the first two has niggled at me for years.
This is one great topic, Chariklo. Good education. Haven't been exposed to mythology since freshman/highschool -- a summerschool crash course but wish I'd paid attn.
LV101
osiris died and was resurrected.
odin hung on a tree for nine days, travelled to the underworld and came back with many secrets.
jesus we know about.. the echo of the first two has niggled at me for years.
There's a guy on the radio --- think his name is Steve Greg (this is broadcasted in places other than the US) and he states (he's done extensive research) re/Jesus and mythology). He says many books have been written and they copy what the prev. one states plus add. He's gone back to the roots of all this (supposedly) and said it's not true. One of the gods that apparently had 12 disciples was hype and there were only a couple, stuff like this. I only catch a line or two when driving but calls come in from everywhere to this guy on a xtian radio station that even has jewish religion on the program.
I've not done the research --- many of you have but he said you can't make the mistake of picking up one book but have to go back to the original documentation which he spent much time. He doesn't have a church or receive any funds but does stay on the air thru donations which cost many thousands.
Not that he's telling the truth but many call him about the Jehovahs Witnesses, Mormans --- everything.
just seen you post on another thread.. why don't you introduce yourself officially!.
really --- i've obviously missed their posts and any meetups or was coming/going myself. maybe we can all hook up sometime for a beverage.
just seen you post on another thread.. why don't you introduce yourself officially!.
You're in Vegas? That makes at least 3 of us -- we'll be able to have a tea party soon.
this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
WOO --- RIGHT ON and good for you. You've obviously escaped the normal demands of life if you truly live in the bush (i assume this means outdoors in fresh air?).
this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
not good. I know w/age there's much I wish I didn't see now --- ahhh, those days of delusion when i thought everything would someday be all lollipops and worked out/resolved.
this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
I don't know about people only seeing what they want to see. i think this is so when we're young and want what we want (fairy tales) but w/age we've experienced being deceived/deluded and are apprehensive to trust just anything and want to know truth and deal w/it.
another thread got me to thinking..something i do once in a while .
what if no one believed in a god .
what do you think the world would be like?.
i agree, smiddy. seems most people we know profess to be xtians yet it's hard to believe. I guess the conscience becomes so damaged in life -- I don't know. It's sad the pain humans have in their lives and repeat the ugly stuff on innocent victims unless they deal with reality and face it. Perfect candidates for cult recruiting.
Someone emailed a youtube -- i'd post it but don't know how. Here's the title if anyone is interested, "Tip of the Iceberg the Affects of Immigration from the Third world." Hope that's right --- takes place in London/Muslims. Talk about a brainwashed people and reminds me of witnesses, and others involved in religion.
this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
Thank you mP and stillthinking. Have to say some of you have really made a concerted effort w/research/knowledge and I appreciate your passing it on
this is an honest question on my part.
someone on this board asked me 'how do you know' a while ago and i really struggled with it.
in fact, it was a turning point for me.
yeah --- i didn't answer that right/sorry.
I suppose there's evidence of devout change.