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In reply to the discussion: The Jesus debate: Man vs. myth [View all]hlthe2b
(102,225 posts)34. re: "Christianity is and always has been a political movement, not a spiritual movement. "
That is utterly and demonstrably ridiculous.
I think it hard not to be angry at the way in which today's Xians use what they claim to be religion for political gain, no doubt. It is also true that organized Christian religious denominations and sects have committed horrific acts throughout their history and that those hierarchies have often been used to control the people and particularly women. But, that fact does not render your premise any less hyperbolic.
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Of course not. But it's more risible to treat the Bible as if it contains any actual history
stopbush
Apr 2012
#23
I can certainly understand why one would not believe all the supernatural religious aspects....
hlthe2b
Apr 2012
#4
One could say that, again using my ancient Greek example-- of all that documented in Herotodus...
hlthe2b
Apr 2012
#9
Kindly respond to the rest. "cahoots" is merely term to cover your suggestion they all plagiarized
hlthe2b
Apr 2012
#17
I used to sing with a devout Jew who told me he had no problems with radical Xian fundamentalists
stopbush
Apr 2012
#30
But nobody avers that Aristolte, Socrates or Plato were godsor godmen. That belief is
stopbush
Apr 2012
#24
And I ask.. while it is understandable to question the myriad of stories attributed to Jesus...
hlthe2b
Apr 2012
#31
Why not believe that Rhett Butler was a real person, or Harry Potter? What harm does it do
stopbush
Apr 2012
#32