SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: average joe who wrote (79798)12/29/2003 10:27:46 AM
From: Solon  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
"Christianity is more about rebellion, tax evasion and unconditional love than the things you imagine it represents."

I don't care to imagine anything about it, whatsoever. You are correct, though: of the millions who define themselves as "Christians", there are still those who manage to evade the clutches of the tax-man. <g>

But out of the 100,000 or so various Christian sects there are many who believe that God inspires new writings and superior interpretations on an ongoing basis. As an example...


xenos.org

As regards the true origins of Christianity: The Judaic biblical myths originate in an ancient paganism. Historians, archeologists and other scholars are clear that the Hebrew "history" as told in the fables of the Old Testament" have no historical basis.

The following link looks at the revisions of Judaism including the Christian revision and the subsequent growth of myths. It is really a very interesting and full account of the matter...

bidstrup.com