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Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Gobekli Tepe: The World's First Temple?
Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Temple?
Here is a fascinating find that could yield some really interesting and important information about how civilization developed. It would be very cool to see what sort of astrotheological data could be found there, since any temple aligned to the stars is an astrotheological artifact.
Here is a fascinating find that could yield some really interesting and important information about how civilization developed. It would be very cool to see what sort of astrotheological data could be found there, since any temple aligned to the stars is an astrotheological artifact.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Pygmies in 'The Christ Conspiracy'
Pygmies in 'The Christ Conspiracy'
The Pygmies believed in a Father-God who was murdered, and a Virgin Mother, who gave birth to a Saviour-God Son, who in turn avenged the death of his father. These later on became the Osiris, Isis and Horus of Egypt. The Pygmy Christ was born of a virgin, died for the salvation of his people, arose from the dead, and finally ascended to heaven. Certainly this looks Christianity before Christ.
The Pygmies believed in a Father-God who was murdered, and a Virgin Mother, who gave birth to a Saviour-God Son, who in turn avenged the death of his father. These later on became the Osiris, Isis and Horus of Egypt. The Pygmy Christ was born of a virgin, died for the salvation of his people, arose from the dead, and finally ascended to heaven. Certainly this looks Christianity before Christ.
Monday, February 22, 2010
'Agora': A New Film about the Life and Death of Hypatia
'Agora': A New Film about the Life and Death of Hypatia
Finally, a film about the great Egyptian female sage Hypatia, who was viciously murdered by Christian fanatics in the fourth century. Her murder has been called the "Death of the Pagan World."
Finally, a film about the great Egyptian female sage Hypatia, who was viciously murdered by Christian fanatics in the fourth century. Her murder has been called the "Death of the Pagan World."
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
What about the Mesha Stele, Tel Dan Stele and Black Obelisk?
What about the Mesha Stele, Tel Dan Stele and Black Obelisk?
The Mesha Stele, Tel Dan Stele and Black Obelisk are among the artifacts used by Bible-thumpers to claim that the Good Book is confirmed as "history." While the brief mentions of "Israel," "David" or other king of Israel in these artifacts may serve to establish that Israel existed and that certain biblical kings were real, they do not prove that major, supernatural events of the Bible actually happened on Earth at any time in history....
The Mesha Stele, Tel Dan Stele and Black Obelisk are among the artifacts used by Bible-thumpers to claim that the Good Book is confirmed as "history." While the brief mentions of "Israel," "David" or other king of Israel in these artifacts may serve to establish that Israel existed and that certain biblical kings were real, they do not prove that major, supernatural events of the Bible actually happened on Earth at any time in history....
Friday, February 19, 2010
Where's the Evidence for Mythicism?
Where's the Evidence for Mythicism?
The evidence for a mythical Jesus begins with the Bible itself. There is no credible contemporary evidence for Jesus. What is held up as evidence is flimsy and problematic at best. Biblical and NT scholars who are also professed Christians can't even agree on evidence for Jesus.
The evidence for a mythical Jesus begins with the Bible itself. There is no credible contemporary evidence for Jesus. What is held up as evidence is flimsy and problematic at best. Biblical and NT scholars who are also professed Christians can't even agree on evidence for Jesus.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Religion and the PhD: A Brief History
Religion and the PhD: A Brief History
The bottom line is that you do not need to have a genius IQ to obtain a PhD and that people who possess PhDs are not omniscient or infallible.
The bottom line is that you do not need to have a genius IQ to obtain a PhD and that people who possess PhDs are not omniscient or infallible.
Monday, February 15, 2010
What is a conspiracy?
What is a conspiracy?
The effort of creating a religion designed to usurp all others I have chosen to identify as a "conspiracy." Yet, the very word "conspiracy" seems to disturb some people; hence, I have created this post.
The effort of creating a religion designed to usurp all others I have chosen to identify as a "conspiracy." Yet, the very word "conspiracy" seems to disturb some people; hence, I have created this post.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Validation of the Mythicist Position
Validation of the Mythicist Position
This astounding little video pretty much proves the mythicist position vis-a-vis the Old Testament. The whole house of cards falls down with the information in this video.
This astounding little video pretty much proves the mythicist position vis-a-vis the Old Testament. The whole house of cards falls down with the information in this video.
Is Mohammed a myth?
Is Mohammed a Myth?
A very courageous German "revert" scholar, now unconverted, came out publicly questioning the historical existence of Mohammed - and immediately went into hiding.
A very courageous German "revert" scholar, now unconverted, came out publicly questioning the historical existence of Mohammed - and immediately went into hiding.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Jesus Christ, Sun of God
In response to the confusion about this important subject, here is a lengthy excerpt from my book Suns of God.
Jesus Christ, Sun of God
From the beginning, early Church fathers such as Tertullian (fl. 190-220 CE) were compelled to combat the assertion that Jesus Christ is the sun by rejoining to the effect: "You say we worship the sun. So do you."
Jesus Christ, Sun of God
From the beginning, early Church fathers such as Tertullian (fl. 190-220 CE) were compelled to combat the assertion that Jesus Christ is the sun by rejoining to the effect: "You say we worship the sun. So do you."
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Did St. Paul exist?
Did St. Paul exist?
My conclusion is that the character called "Paul" in the New Testament is a composite of both historical and mythical figures, including the Sauls of the Old Testament and Josephus, as well as Josephus himself, the mythical Greek figure Orpheus and the godman Apollonius of Tyana.
My conclusion is that the character called "Paul" in the New Testament is a composite of both historical and mythical figures, including the Sauls of the Old Testament and Josephus, as well as Josephus himself, the mythical Greek figure Orpheus and the godman Apollonius of Tyana.
Monday, February 08, 2010
Was Krishna's Mother a Virgin?
Was Krishna's Mother a Virgin?
Because of the ZEITGEIST movie, many questions have come up regarding this issue. I have therefore been inspired to create this post. The following constitutes a summary of the case for the Indian god Krishna to have been born of a virgin mother.
Because of the ZEITGEIST movie, many questions have come up regarding this issue. I have therefore been inspired to create this post. The following constitutes a summary of the case for the Indian god Krishna to have been born of a virgin mother.
Sunday, February 07, 2010
The Son of God is the Sun of God
The Son of God is the Sun of God
The assertion that the "Son of God" is the "Sun of God" is frequently raised as another strawman argument that detractors like to knock down. Like other criticisms, I have already addressed this one, but like sauerkraut it keeps repeating.
The assertion that the "Son of God" is the "Sun of God" is frequently raised as another strawman argument that detractors like to knock down. Like other criticisms, I have already addressed this one, but like sauerkraut it keeps repeating.
Cruciforms/Gods on Crosses
Cruciforms/Gods on Crosses
Although Christianity claims the cross only took significance with Jesus's placement on it, the fact is that the god-on-the-cross or in cross-shape is a pre-Christian sacred motif. Numerous ancient figures in many parts of the world were depicted on a cross or in cross-shape/cruciform, with arms outstretched.
Although Christianity claims the cross only took significance with Jesus's placement on it, the fact is that the god-on-the-cross or in cross-shape is a pre-Christian sacred motif. Numerous ancient figures in many parts of the world were depicted on a cross or in cross-shape/cruciform, with arms outstretched.
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Freethought Nation • View topic - The Virgin Birth
Freethought Nation • View topic - The Virgin Birth
There were many gods, goddesses, heroes and others in the ancient world who were said to have been born of a virgin or otherwise miraculously born. These births include those of Dionysus, Horus, Hon Chi, Jurpari, Krishna, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Ganesha.
There were many gods, goddesses, heroes and others in the ancient world who were said to have been born of a virgin or otherwise miraculously born. These births include those of Dionysus, Horus, Hon Chi, Jurpari, Krishna, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Ganesha.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Allah the Pagan Moon God
Freethought Nation • View topic - Allah the Pagan Moon God
"Late Islamic masculinization of the Arabian Goddess, Al-Lat or Al-Ilat - the Allatu of the Babylonians - formerly worshipped at the Kaaba in Mecca. It has been shown that 'the Allah of Islam' was a male transformation of 'the primitive lunar deity of Arabia.' Her ancient symbol the crescent moon still appears on Islamic flags, even though modern Moslems no longer admit any feminine symbolism whatever connected with the wholly patriarchal Allah."
"Late Islamic masculinization of the Arabian Goddess, Al-Lat or Al-Ilat - the Allatu of the Babylonians - formerly worshipped at the Kaaba in Mecca. It has been shown that 'the Allah of Islam' was a male transformation of 'the primitive lunar deity of Arabia.' Her ancient symbol the crescent moon still appears on Islamic flags, even though modern Moslems no longer admit any feminine symbolism whatever connected with the wholly patriarchal Allah."
Were the 12 Tribes of Israel Based on the Zodiac?
Were the 12 Tribes of Israel Based on the Zodiac?
The claim that the 12 tribes of Israel were identified with the 12 signs of the zodiac is spelled out clearly by the ancient Jewish writers Philo and Josephus, during the first century.
The claim that the 12 tribes of Israel were identified with the 12 signs of the zodiac is spelled out clearly by the ancient Jewish writers Philo and Josephus, during the first century.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
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