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  Im afraid Jesus is a myth taken from the Egyptian savior Horus

  by foolsparadise in

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  any thoughts?

  it is the exact same story as jesus only 3000 years earlier.

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  Tell that to the muslims killed during the crusades and the witches burned during the inquisition. Christianity has a bloody history.

  It is true that Christianity has a bloody history, full of crusades and killing, as do most mainstream religions. Though not a Christian myself, I am able to separate the acts performed in the name of Christ, from Christians in the present time.

  While not wishing to be an apologist for Christians, a sincere attempt to live by the gentler aspects of Christ's original message can improve peoples lives.
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  Been There, Done That, Please Shut Up!

  by metatron in

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  i read a ton of posts on this site that basically follow the same form: somebody has an argument with a close relative about the "truth" and long, angry e-mails follow thereafter - or heated phone calls - or face to face conversations - and the kitchen sink gets thrown into the mix.. you name it: child molestation, 1914, false prophecy, everything and anything that comes to mind.. no, no, no!

  unless you are really committed to losing your witless family or friends, don't hit them with both barrels while you are angry and upset about a lifetime of being duped by the 'truth'.. here's a piece of ancient wisdom - and it applies regardless of whether you are a an agnostic or atheist:.

  "i have many things yet to say to you but you are not able to bear them at present" john 16:12. yes, that principle of gradualism still works with people.

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  metatron This is excellent advise.

  A few weeks back we had a thread claiming that anyone who knew JWs didn't have 'the truth' and stayed or kept quiet, was a coward and a liar. I disagreed and made my views clear, which were more in line with your tolerant approach.
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  Im afraid Jesus is a myth taken from the Egyptian savior Horus

  by foolsparadise in

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  any thoughts?

  it is the exact same story as jesus only 3000 years earlier.

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  cognizant dissident The problem is that it only inspires such qualities in people who already possessed them.

  This is true to a degree. People tend to admire or follow people that reflect the qualities they have or desire to possess; or use them as scapegoats to do what we want in their name. Jesus has been used as an excuse for many atrocities during the last 2000 years.

  Now that the crusades are over, modern churches tend to dwell on the more positive aspects of Jesus message. From my own experience I find today's Christians an agreeable bunch who look for the best in people.
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  Im afraid Jesus is a myth taken from the Egyptian savior Horus

  by foolsparadise in

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  any thoughts?

  it is the exact same story as jesus only 3000 years earlier.

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  There have been many legends and characters symbolising the battle between good and evil; or more accurately positive and negative forces.

  Jesus has always been seen as a positive force and associated with light, as opposed to darkness. At present he is seen as a metaphor for kindness, love and hope. If belief in him inspires such qualities, then a positive purpose is served whether he is myth or real.
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  Keeping your nose in the POO

  by Terry in

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  human misery: the default setting in the universe.. .

  we think "everything is okay" is the norm and it isn't.

  not by a long shot.. .

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  Terry: How many of us really live in the so-called REAL world all the time?

  We do live in the real world all the time. It as just that sometimes we allow our minds to take a break. We allow our mind to create fantasy and mystery. Or we watch a fictional movie, read a novel, drink some wine. We delude ourselves into thinking we are safe so we can sleep and dream.

  The real world and all its worries will always be there, but our moments of pleasure and escape will one day cease. As will we.
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  Does The Name Really Matter?

  by AGuest in

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  to the household of god, israel, and those who go with... may you have peace!.

  as you know i have, for many years now, related to you that i hear the voice of the fine shepherd, the holy one of israel and holy spirit, jaheshua mischajah.

  over such years i have received many questions and comments, and engaged in various debates regarding the validity of that name.

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  notverylikely

  Shelby, truly I have not been drinking.

  You should try it - you might chill out a bit.
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  why i became an athiest after leaving the jehovah's witnesses

  by molly1 in

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  Where you gone molly? I will lay awake tonight wondering why you became an atheist after leaving Jehovah's witnesses.
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  Derren Brown on Intelligent Design

  by cantleave in

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  http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2010/09/intelligent-design-conversation-derren-brown/.

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  Derren Brown lives in Bristol England. I have his book Tricks of the Mind and a number of his DVDs. A fascinating man!
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  why i became an athiest after leaving the jehovah's witnesses

  by molly1 in

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  designs Just googled Joseph Campbell and noted that he made most of his citations from the writings of CG Jung. I have a hard bound book by Robert Johnston called Balancing Heaven and Earth. He was a student of Jung. He too explains the meaning of myth and religion.

  Thanks for your post. I will look into your recommendation.
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  AUTUMN

  by compound complex in

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  today's sky is no brilliant blue but a soggy blanket of dull gray.

  its lofty drabness has acquiesced to the terrestrial, allowing the fall colors of the landscape to explode and bleed upward, outward, into the chill air.

  a copse of scrub oak adorns a knoll set amidst the newly greening pasture land.

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  It's midday here in southern England and I have just got around to looking at JWnet.

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  Another enchanting piece of prose.

  These pictures are also inspiring.