The Late Dating of the Gospel of John

The Late Dating of the Gospel of John

A new forum post some may find edifying!

Christmas and the ancient winter festivals of light around the world

Christmas and the ancient winter festivals of light around the world

Join me in the Yucatan for a December 21, 2012 celebration!

Join me in the Yucatan for a December 21, 2012 celebration!

Is Mohammed a Man or Myth?

Did Muhammad Exist?

Is My Religion 'Intolerant?'

Is My Religion 'Intolerant?'

Please respect my religion!

Please respect my religion!

America's homeless children

America's homeless children

European Union on verge of collapse?

European Union on verge of collapse?

Star Worship of the Ancient Israelites

Star Worship of the Ancient Israelites

Stonehenge founding pushed back 500 years

Stonehenge founding pushed back 500 years

Giving thanks to unsung heroes

Giving thanks to unsung heroes

False Witnesses: Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny and Suetonius

False Witnesses: Josephus, Tacitus, Pliny and Suetonius

An important new book!

Freethought Nation Forums • View topic - Astrotheology and Vedic Origins of the Zodiac

Astrotheology of the Rigveda

Atheists to put up 'Jesus Myth' billboards in U.S.

Atheists to put up 'Jesus Myth' billboards in U.S.

Sexphobia and Islam: Frank talk from an Arab Muslim man

Sexphobia and Islam: Frank talk from an Arab Muslim man

Now here's an "Arab Spring" awakening I can get behind!

Lady goes Gaga over Indian philosopher who said, 'The politicians are insane, the priests are insane too'

Lady goes Gaga over Indian philosopher who said, 'The politicians are insane, the priests are insane too'

I had to say something. Sometimes I crack myself up.

God in the Box to be shown at ArcLight Cinema?

God in the Box to be shown at ArcLight Cinema?

C'mon, folks, let's vote to have this fascinating film shown!!!

Bible critic Dr. Bart Ehrman an Islamophobe?

Bible critic Dr. Bart Ehrman an Islamophobe?

Freethought Nation Forums • View topic - Adonis and Adonai, the Lord Sun

Adonis and Adonai, the Lord Sun

What happens when we die?

What happens when we die?

Playing right now and all this weekend is a radio interview I recently did with Miguel Conner concerning what happens when we die.

California Governor Jerry Brown signs death warrant for millions by vetoing industrial hemp

California Governor Jerry Brown signs death warrant for millions by vetoing industrial hemp

I'm hopping mad!

God in the Box documentary at Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis

God in the Box documentary at Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis

Yay! This fascinating film is finally being aired, at a film festival this month. In case you're wondering, yes, I'm in it! :)

The world's oldest computer measures astronomical alignments

The world's oldest computer measures astronomical alignments

Acharya S on X-Zone Radio, 9/28/11

Acharya S on X-Zone Radio, 9/28/11

How Western tolerance breeds intolerance in the Muslim world

How Western tolerance breeds intolerance in the Muslim world

The courageous, classy and cordial Muslim reformer Dr. Tawfik Hamid has something important to say!

Astronomy will dominate the world

Astronomy will dominate the world

It's a wondrous cosmos, indeed. Humanity desperately needs to expand its horizons.

Our Lord and Savior Quetzalcoatl

Our Lord and Savior Quetzalcoatl

Like Christ, Quetzalcoatl is born of a virgin, the goddess Coatlique, and is a great teacher of civilization. Also like Jesus, Quetzalcoatl strikes down the Prince of Darkness and Evil (Tezcatlipoca), who attempts to deceive mankind. The Aztec godman descends into the underworld, where he "gathers the bones of the human beings of the previous epochs," while, in the apocryphal text [The Gospel of Nicodemus], Christ resurrects several kings and prophets of previous epochs out of the underworld. Quetzalcoatl's blood is used to convey life to the humans whose bones he saved, while Christ's blood delivers eternal life and saves humans from death.

The Holy Twelve in Egypt and Elsewhere

I've made another new post at Booktalk.org about The Holy Twelve in Egypt and Elsewhere.

My Experiences as a Christian

Here's another post of mine in the Booktalk discussion you might enjoy!

My Experiences as a Christian

Sweden unsafe for Jews, women, threatened by 'Islamic terror'

Sweden unsafe for Jews, women, threatened by 'Islamic terror'

Jesus as the Sun throughout History | Christ Sun God

Jesus as the Sun throughout History | Christ Sun God

Happy SUNday! "The cult of Sol Invictus, the 'Invincible Sun,' became dominant in Rome and in other parts of the empire during the early part of the second century A.D. And evidence abounds that Roman sun cults influenced Christian thought and liturgy." Samuele Bacchiocchi, "Signs of the Times" (6/10) Oh sure, this CHRISTIAN theologian and publication can say it, but when I do, all hell breaks loose! :)

Anup the Baptizer is John the Baptist

Another new post at the Booktalk.org discussion of my book Christ in Egypt:

Anubis the Purifier v. John the Baptist

Here's a list of all my posts on Booktalk.

9/11 dust linked to cancer in first responders

9/11 dust linked to cancer in first responders

So very sad! I'm grateful to these good folks who sacrificed so much. Thank you!

Muslim spokesman: 90% of the victims of Islamic terrorism are Muslims

Muslim spokesman: 90% of the victims of Islamic terrorism are Muslims

I LOVE this man!

American Muslims say no to sharia law in America

American Muslims say no to sharia law in America

I love these guys.

The Egyptian Winter-Solstice, Virgin-Born, Babe-in-a-Manger Celebration

Another post of mine at the Booktalk.org discussion of my book Christ in Egypt:

The Egyptian Winter-Solstice, Virgin-Born, Babe-in-a-Manger Celebration

Horus and Jesus Equated in Antiquity

Another new post of mine at the Booktalk.org discussion of my book Christ in Egypt.

Horus and Jesus Equated in Antiquity

Muslims in Moscow

Muslims in Moscow

Climatologist: Tar sands exploitation a 'huge mistake' and environmental 'game over '

Climatologist: Tar sands exploitation a 'huge mistake' and environmental 'game over '

Is Jesus obsolete?

Is Jesus obsolete?

There has been much debate of late about whether the biblical Adam and Eve were "real people" or myths. A number of Christian scientists, for example, have conceded that DNA studies cast serious doubt on the biblical account of Adam and Eve, indicating that the story is indeed mythical. Obviously, most nonbelievers would tend to agree with that honest and logical assessment.

D.M. Murdock/Acharya S on DVD!

D.M. Murdock/Acharya S on DVD!

I'm delighted to announce that a new video/DVD featuring me and my work is now available!

Origin of the Jesus-Satan Myth

Here's another post of mine at the Booktalk.org discussion of my book Christ in Egypt.

Archaeologist: Egyptian religion forms the roots of Jewish, Christian, Islamic religious tree

Archaeologist: Egyptian religion forms the roots of Jewish, Christian, Islamic religious tree

Religion, internet, wine, pot and veganism may cause your brain to shrink

Religion, internet, wine, pot and veganism may cause your brain to shrink

Anybody you know?

GYNOPHOBIA

GYNOPHOBIA

The persistent, irrational fear of women.

Muslim writer: Muslims must take responsibility for 'Islamophobia'

Muslim writer: Muslims must take responsibility for 'Islamophobia'

I am a Muslim. I believe that accepting our (Muslims') share in creating "Islamophobia" in the West will help eliminate it.

What does the New Testament say about women?

What does the New Testament say about women?

It is good for a man not to touch a woman, so that he is not tempted to "immorality" and does not "defile" himself. Men are the "heads" of their wives and the "glory of God," whereas the woman is merely the "glory of man." Man was not created from woman, but woman from man. Women must be submissive in everything and subject to their husbands, who, again, are their "heads." Women should not speak in church but must remain subordinate and learn in submissiveness. No woman can teach or have authority over men. Girls and women must be "trained" to love and to be sensible, chaste, domestic and submissive to their husbands.

The hidden history of religion

The hidden history of religion

Find out how MAN made God and learn about the religious, spiritual and mythological traditions we have lost with the rise of patriarchal religion.

What does the Koran say about women?

What does the Koran say about women?

Menstruating women are unclean, and men must stay away from them. Women are men's "fields," and men can have sex with them whenever they want. Men are superior to women and have authority over them, while women must obey men or risk being beaten. A woman is worth one-half of a man, and men are above women. Muslim men may marry up to four wives, including prepubescent girls, and can own sex slaves. Muslims are not allowed to marry non-Muslims, unless the latter convert to Islam. Women must cover themselves and be seen only by relatives, eunuchs, slaves and children who have not yet had sex with women.

Navajo Code Talkers: Heroes of World War II

Navajo Code Talkers: Heroes of World War II

A truly fascinating story: The Navajo Code Talkers are credited with being vital in the defeat of the Japanese on Iwo Jima and, by extension, their final defeat in World War II.

Adam and Eve a myth?

Adam and Eve a myth?

Christian scholars are being forced to reconsider the account of Adam and Eve in the Bible, largely because of genetic studies. If Adam is mythical, then the Bible is incorrect, not "inerrant." Moreover, the New Testament traces Jesus's family lineage to the (fictional) Adam. (Lk 3:38) Based on this factor and many others, as I demonstrate in many books and articles, may we not also conclude, therefore, that Jesus is likewise fictional?

What they don't tell you about toilet soap

What they don't tell you about toilet soap

Here's an article by Freethought Nation guest writer Murali Chemuturi.

The Virgin Mother as Moon Goddess

Here's another post of mine at the Booktalk.org discussion of my book Christ in Egypt. There are several other posts of mine there as well, so take a look!

The Virgin Mother as Moon Goddess

Is Bigfoot Real?

Is Bigfoot Real?

And now for something completely different...

Women-oppressing Islamic sharia law thriving in Australia

Women-oppressing Islamic sharia law thriving in Australia

The Virgin Mother Isis

My latest comment on the Booktalk.org discussion of my book Christ in Egypt about this fascinating and important subject.

The Egyptian Virgin Mother Goddess

'Earth Clock' measures hours, months, solstics and equinoxes

'Earth Clock' measures hours, months, solstics and equinoxes

Pat Condell on the Oslo mass-murderer

Pat Condell on the Oslo mass-murderer

Pat Condell is a very profound human being.

Astronomical Symbolism in Australian Aboriginal Rock Art

Astronomical Symbolism in Australian Aboriginal Rock Art

So much fascinating info...

Our Lord and Savior Ursus

Our Lord and Savior Ursus

This bear-savior cult Hayden dates to some 50,000 years ago, its object of worship along the lines of the Ursus spelaeus or cave bear in the image here. Hence, the idea of a dying-and-rising savior is extremely old and did not appear suddenly 2,000 years ago. Indeed, numerous pre-Christian gods were depicted as dying and resurrecting. It's an ancient story - the greatest story ever sold.

Garden of Eden originally a Pygmy myth?

Garden of Eden originally a Pygmy myth?

In the Pygmy origins legend, we find a sky-god father-figure; a man created out of earth; a paradisaical "garden" or, appropriately, forest; a forbidden tree/fruit; and a woman blamed for the downfall of mankind, for which she is punished by pain in childbirth--motifs all found in the Bible.

Something rotten in the state of Norway

Something rotten in the state of Norway

Just in case you need a score card...

Wishing for the Rapture 'pathological' and 'unhealthy'

Wishing for the Rapture 'pathological' and 'unhealthy'

Here's an article in Las Vegas CityLife for which I was interviewed by reporter Jason Whited. The article is about the Rapture/Armageddon/End Times, as in the brouhaha during May 21st of this year. I'm mentioned in the last paragraph...

Bible manuscripts a mass of variations

Bible manuscripts a mass of variations

Besides the fact that they date to much later than is supposed, the gospels frequently contradict each other, and, based on the numerous manuscripts composed over the centuries, have been determined to be a mass of some 150,000 "variant readings."...

Manhattanhenge: New York's 'magical' astronomical alignments

Manhattanhenge: New York's 'magical' astronomical alignments

The Big Apple will be illuminated Wednesday by a particular sunset in which the sun's rays perfectly aligned with the street layout will engulf the facades of skyscrapers in New York. This phenomenon, which began Tuesday, occurs four times a year in Manhattan.

Canadian Muslim: White House infiltrated by Muslim Brotherhood

Canadian Muslim: White House infiltrated by Muslim Brotherhood

"Today, in the White House there are three members of the Muslim Brotherhood that influence Obama's policy."

Who Was Jesus? Revised edition!

Here is the new cover and revised bookblock for Who Was Jesus?

The text remains substantially the same, with the same page numbers, table of contents and index. However, I have updated the font, corrected typos and errors, and included more citations and annotations.

What we are facing on planet Earth

What we are facing on planet Earth

Well, this isn't very cheery, but I had to say something, as it weighs heavily on my mind every day.

Does Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians reveal a 'historical' Jesus?

Does Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians reveal a 'historical' Jesus?

For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, "This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me." In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."

Mysteries of the World | Scientific Anomalies

Mysteries of the World | Scientific Anomalies

An expose of the bizarre and weird, events and objects that do not fit neatly into the scientific paradigm. This article represents reportage of folklore and stories from around the world dating back thousands of years into the present, with citations for further investigation.

Radio discussion on Mythicist Position and Religious Origins, 6/17/11

Radio discussion on Mythicist Position and Religious Origins, 6/17/11

Tomorrow, June 17, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM EST/4:00 to 7:00 PM PST/12:00 AM GMT, I will be appearing on a Blogtalk radio show, "The Stench of Truth," to discuss the mythicist position and religious origins.

We will be accepting phone calls at some point at this number: (760) 888-5754. I don't know if there's a chatroom, but come join us anyway, if you can! The show will be archived, in case you miss it.

World's oldest religion honors Mother Goddess and nature

World's oldest religion honors Mother Goddess and nature

In southern India, we find humanity's oldest religion, the worship of the Divine Mother and of the natural world, as Indians have done for thousands of years. This ancient Mother Goddess is called Mari, like the much later Christian Mother of God, Mary.

Cancer cure known for 35 years?

Cancer cure known for 35 years?

Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski received his training in biochemistry and medicine in Poland, before moving to the United States. He discovered a peptide that fights cancer and began using it in the 70s. He's been battling with the U.S. government since then but continues to see astounding successes in many of the worst cases.

Female activist: Muslim men need sex slaves to keep from committing adultery

Female activist: Muslim men need sex slaves to keep from committing adultery

A female political activist and former parliamentary candidate has recommended the introduction of legislation to legalize the provision of enslaved female concubines for Muslim men in Kuwait in a bid, she says, to protect those men from committing adultery or corruption.

Acharya S on the radio tonight, 6/7/11, from 10-12 PM EST/7-9 PM PST

Acharya S on the radio tonight, 6/7/11, from 10-12 PM EST/7-9 PM PST

Tonight, June 7, 2011, I will appear with guest host Jerry Wills on the Kevin Smith Radio Show from 10:00-12:00 PM EST/7:00-9:00 PM PST/2:00 AM GMT. We'll be talking about my forthcoming DVD and several book projects. You should be able to access the show by clicking on the "Listen Free" button. I'm told that the show can be listened to using various mobile electronic devices as well.

Come listen!

Egyptian Muslim cleric: 'When I want a sex-slave, I go to the market and buy her'

Egyptian Muslim cleric: 'When I want a sex-slave, I go to the market and buy her'

Huwaini said that infidel captives, the "spoils of war," are to be distributed among the Muslim combatants (i.e., jihadists) and taken to "the slave market, where slave-girls and concubines are sold." He referred to these latter by their dehumanizing name in the Koran, ma malakat aymanukum—"what your right hands possess"—in this context, sex-slaves: "You go to the market and buy her, and she becomes like your legal mate—though without a contract, a guardian, or any of that stuff—and this is agreed upon by the ulema."

The Sacred Spear and Side-Wounding

The Sacred Spear and Side-Wounding

In some of the cultures of the Roman Empire at the time, there evidently were other gods and sacrificial victims who were likewise portrayed as having been "side-wounded," including the Norse Father-God Odin, who was hung on a tree and wounded with a spear.

Pakistani Muslim rapist admits women have no rights or opinions in Islam

Pakistani Muslim rapist admits women have no rights or opinions in Islam

Islam teaches utter disrespect for women, who are mere possessions of savage men, to be raped whenever the beasts feel like it. At least this rapist admitted that fact of Islamic misogyny and sexism, which should be obvious to anyone with eyes to see.

Amil Imani's 'Obama Meets Ahmadinejad' on Kindle - now discounted!

Amil Imani's 'Obama Meets Ahmadinejad' on Kindle - now discounted!

I'm delighted to announce that my dear friend Persian writer Amil Imani has discounted the Kindle ebook version of his fantastically brilliant book Obama Meets Ahmadinejad to a mere $2.99! Now you can download this masterpiece instantly to your Kindle, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Blackberry, Android, PC or Mac for that pittance. The truth is that you can't get such enlightening information in a humorous context anywhere else for such a price.

Bible scholar: New Testament books and letters bogus

Bible scholar: New Testament books and letters bogus

Some 80 years after lawyer Joseph Wheless wrote his classic 'Forgery in Christianity,' it seems some - or at least one - mainstream scholars are catching up to the fact that the New Testament is not what it appears to be and what hundreds of millions have been taught around the world for the past 2,000 or so years.

In defense of America - National freethought | Examiner.com

In defense of America

I had to say something about this brouhaha over the reported death of Osama bin Laden, which includes loud crying about "Americans celebrating the murder of a fellow human being." Frankly, I find it reprehensible that anyone would weep and wail over the death of a mass-murdering, misogynistic child abuser. It seems much of the world has completely lost its morality. Moreover, many of the children shrieking about this subject have not been alive long enough to suffer themselves, apparently, at the hands of such abusers, and they appear to have little sympathy for the victims.

Acharya's Frequently Asked Questions

Acharya's Frequently Asked Questions

My responses to some comments recently forwarded to me. Needless to say, this person does not know what s/he is talking about. All s/he has done is rip a few things out of context and, making strawman arguments, batted them around. His/her knowledge of the subject is shallow indeed.

The Muslim Rape of India

The Muslim Rape of India

The Muslim rape of India constitutes an atrocity that shows the depth of evil achieved by the Islamic cultus, including near obliteration of the Indian nation's long and venerable history. This horrendous millennium-long episode should serve as an illustration of what happens wherever Islam reigns freely, including genocide and mass rape, as well as near-total annihilation of cultural artifacts such as monuments, records, art and so on.

Spain apologizes for killing of Jews

Spain apologizes for killing of Jews

So long as the fallacious charge of "Christ-killers" can be tossed about, Jews will remain in danger. Since the New Testament character "Jesus Christ" is demonstrably a mythical figure and the gospel story does not represent "history" in which the gentle Son of God was hideously murdered by snarling Jews, the latter can be absolved of such unseemly charges. In consideration of all the trauma this fraud has caused, one would think Jews would readily embrace this real "good news" of Jesus mythicism.

Josephus forgery on Jesus

Josephus forgery on Jesus

Here's a neat little paragraph succinctly summarizing one of the many problems with the passage in the works of the Jewish historian Josephus used to "prove" the historicity of Jesus Christ.

How the U.S. should deal with the Muslim Brotherhood

How the U.S. should deal with the Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood does not seem to be as violent as al-Qaeda. However, it is hard to completely separate them from the phenomenon of Radical Islam. The word they use for their slogan is 'Wa-aidou' which is Arabic for 'prepare.' This is taken from verse 8:60 of the Quran which states, 'Prepare (Wa-aidou) against them (the Un-believers) to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know.' Therefore, the use of 'Wa-aidou' underneath the two swords in the MB flag indicates this is much more complex word than many can imagine.

Easter: Christian or Pagan? Radio show and articles

Easter: Christian or Pagan? Radio show and articles

Time for these perennial favorites once again! As you can see from the articles below, there's more to Easter and Passover than meets the eye. On April 21st at 9:00 PM EST/6:00 PM PST, I will be appearing once again on the Godless Discussion Radio Program, to discuss the origins of Easter.

Rebuttal to Dr. Chris Forbes concerning 'Zeitgeist, Part 1'

Rebuttal to Dr. Chris Forbes concerning 'Zeitgeist, Part 1'

Forbes is not an Egyptologist, classicist or mythologist, and his comments show a lack of knowledge in the relevant fields addressed in ZG1.1. In fact, Forbes makes several mistakes, and his remarks seem to be more reflective of his role as a devout Christian upholder of the faith, which from his credentials and curriculum vitae he clearly is. In the following article, I address Forbes's remarks point by point...

One with all things?

One with all things?

Most of us, thankfully, possess more benevolence than malice, but that development is really the end product of empathy, which does indeed reveal our essential oneness. The lack of empathy also defines human psychopathy, unfortunately. Our quest, then, should be to become increasingly more empathetic towards each other and other sentient beings. In this quest, we must critique and reform ideologies that cause division, including and especially organized, monotheistic and intolerant religions.

Muslim teacher 'burns' ALL books EXCEPT the Koran

Muslim teacher 'burns' ALL books EXCEPT the Koran

Allah sent the Quran for all mankind... the Quran is the last update for all people on the earth down to the last one.... And the Quran abrogates all previous books, cancels all previous books.

Womb Envy: An Interview with Barbara G. Walker

Womb Envy: An Interview with Barbara G. Walker

Barbara G. Walker has published numerous articles and books on comparative religion and mythology, rituals, symbols, feminist history, the Tarot, and the I Ching. Her 1100-page 'Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths' and Secrets encompassed 25 years of research and received a Book of the Year award from the London Times.

FBI's surprising 'flying saucer' document

FBI's surprising 'flying saucer' document

An investigator for the Air Forces stated that three so-called flying saucers had been recovered in New Mexico. They were described as being circular in shape with raised centers, approximately 50 feet in diameter. Each one was occupied by three bodies of human shape but only 3 feet tall, dressed in metallic cloth of a very fine texture. Each body was bandaged in a manner similar to the blackout suits used by speed flyers and test pilots.

Modern slave trade rampant globally

Modern slave trade rampant globally

Some time ago, my attention was redirected to this heinous situation by an acquaintance who spent a couple of years with the Peace Corps in Mongolia, where human trafficking - especially of girls - is rampant. John told me some truly horrendous stories that no one wants to hear.

Dionysus: Born of a Virgin on December 25th, Killed and Resurrected after Three Days

Dionysus: Born of a Virgin on December 25th, Killed and Resurrected after Three Days

The Greek god Dionysus has been depicted as having been born of a virgin mother on December 25th; performing miracles such as changing water into wine; being surrounded by or one of 12 figures; bearing epithets such as "Only Begotten Son" and "Savior"; dying; resurrecting after three days and ascending into heavens.

Was Muslims' Violent Reaction to Burning the Quran Preventable?

The latest post by Muslim reformer and FTN contributing writer Dr. Tawfik Hamid, who provides solutions to this serious problem.

Was Muslims' Violent Reaction to Burning the Quran Preventable?

Winning the war against Radical Islam cannot only occur at the military front. Furthermore, it is practically impossible to stop criticism of Islam. The prevention of future--and probably more devastating--atrocities by violent Muslims requires the proper use of ideological, educational and psychological tactics.

Muslim killings prove Jones's point

Muslim killings prove Jones's point

Here's the obvious: Jones burned the Koran, he says, because it inspires violence against non-Muslims. Muslim fanatics turned around and proved his point by committing koranically inspired violence against non-Muslims.

Scholar: Lead codices are probably fake

Scholar: Lead codices are probably fake

I've been asked repeatedly about this big news concerning some 70 lead books purportedly found in Jordan that may have some bearing on early Christian history.

Attis: Born of a Virgin, Crucified and Resurrected after Three Days

Attis: Born of a Virgin, Crucified and Resurrected after Three Days

In many mythicist writings, the ancient Phrygo-Roman god Attis is depicted as having been born of a virgin mother on December 25th, being killed and resurrecting afterwards. Here we shall examine the evidence for these contentions, which parallel the gospel story and Christian tradition concerning Jesus Christ.

Archaeologist: American churches astronomically aligned

Archaeologist: American churches astronomically aligned

In this news item appear yet more examples of this age-old tradition, as found within Christianity in particular. The fact that winter-solstice alignments, for instance, are discovered at Christian sites reflects that their architects and builders were well aware of the significance of that date, originally the "birth" of the year's new sun but observed for over 1,700 years as "Christmas" or the purported birth of Jesus Christ. It is clear that in marking this date and celebrating this holiday, Christians were merely latching onto a very ancient, astrotheological practice shared by numerous cultures worldwide.

The world's biggest misogynistic lunatic asylum

The world's biggest misogynistic lunatic asylum

The land where women have few rights and even as adults must have a male guardian, usually either the father or a husband. Sharia law at its finest!

Who is the Mahdi?

Who is the Mahdi?

There has been much talk of late about the Muslim Messiah, called the "Mahdi," whose arrival is eagerly awaited by the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, among others. Indeed, the Iranian leadership recently reiterated its belief that the precious Mahdi would be arriving "soon," a belief very similar to that of many Christians, who have been awaiting "Christ's return" for the past nearly 2,000 years. Any day now, they have insisted since then. The same can be said of the supposed coming of the Muslim messiah, which has been imminent for centuries, according to fervent Islamic belief.

Tokyo resident: 'Japan is Evacuating!!'

Tokyo resident: 'Japan is Evacuating!!'

This very recent video out of Tokyo is absolutely heartbreaking. This poor man got rained on, and his skin is now breaking out. Weeping, he says, "Thank you, General Electric, for the primitive f**king technology you've produced..." The desperation and despair are horrifying.

Yay! Egypt is free...to be taken over by the Muslim Brotherhood

Yay! Egypt is free...to be taken over by the Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood has replaced the secular youth movement as a driving force in Egypt. The Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist group once banned by the state, is at the forefront. About six groups from the ultraconservative Salafist school of Islam have also emerged. There is growing evidence of the Brotherhood's rise and the overpowering force of Islam.

Brit who lived 33 years in Middle East speaks out about Islamic law

Brit who lived 33 years in Middle East speaks out about Islamic law

If you want to know what is happening in the Middle East, Great Britain and the U.S. as concerns the spread of Islam and sharia law, you need to listen to this radio program with EDL leader Tommy Robinson and longtime Middle East resident Marc Chamberlain. It's horrifying, to say the least.

What they don't tell you about the handshake

What they don't tell you about the handshake

Some interesting historical and cultural facts by Freethought Nation contributing writer Murali Chemuturi.

An Atheist Here to Destroy?

An Atheist Here to Destroy?

It has been suggested that I am an "atheist" and am "very destructive." However, I am neither a theist nor an atheist, although, for the most part, I prefer atheists because they can think for themselves and are usually not as vicious as fervent believers.

Bible scholar 'exposes' Christian fraud

Bible scholar 'exposes' Christian fraud

According to leading biblical scholar Bart Ehrman, many of his contemporaries have it wrong when it comes to the Bible. Instead of calling biblical forgeries what they are - lies - they often fall back on safer scholarly terms, stopping just short of the word "forgery."

Cannabis and cancer

Cannabis and cancer

The 'Marijuana Movie' is a documentary that discusses beneficial health benefits of marijuana, including positive effects on cancer as well as AIDS and numerous other ailments.

Muslim ex-imam: 'Islamophobia' is a 'loathsome term'

Muslim ex-imam: 'Islamophobia' is a 'loathsome term'

This loathsome term, Islamophobia, is nothing more than a thought-terminating cliche conceived in the bowels of Muslim think tanks for the purpose of beating down critics.

Is the King James Bible Inspired? | History of the King James Version | KJV

Is the King James Bible Inspired? | History of the King James Version | KJV

Is the King James version of the Bible inerrant and inspired? What is the history of the KJV? In reality, the King James Bible was created using preceding English translations and Greek texts dating to the 12th to 15th centuries - the "Textus Receptus" - as well as "some influence from the Latin Vulgate," the edition by Catholic saint Jerome in the fourth century.

Islam's disturbing legacy of slavery

Islam's disturbing legacy of slavery

Slavery is a part of Islam... Slavery is part of jihad, and jihad will remain as long there is Islam... [Those who argue that slavery has been abolished are] ignorant, not scholars. They are merely writers. Whoever says such things is an infidel.

Devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan predicted?

Devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan predicted?

Regarding Japan, Sun Bear said: 'For Japan I see many more earthquakes, some volcanic eruptions, and severe flooding. These, combined with industrial pollution and the damage that will follow earthquakes, will make the area a very difficult place in which to survive. All of this will plunge Japan into economic chaos. Ultimately, I see Japan as a much smaller land area with very little evidence of its former development.'

Muslim reformer supports Congressional hearings on Radical Islam

Muslim reformer supports Congressional hearings on Radical Islam

Muslims must ask themselves that why these hearings are not about Buddhists or followers of the Bahai faith. The answer is simply that it is the indisputable statistics rather than individual opinions that made it a necessity to "single out" the Muslim communities in the West for these hearings. If Muslim communities were capable of solving the problem of home grown radicalism within their own communities, these hearings would not have been initiated.

Iranium: Iran's global terrorism

Iranium: Iran's global terrorism

Why is this documentary about the Islamic Republic of Iran being censored? Does Iran pull the strings of the free world now?

2,500-year-old solar observatory in Peru reveals advanced culture

2,500-year-old solar observatory in Peru reveals advanced culture

The wonderful archaeological discovery of recent years at Chankillo, Peru, is described by physicist Dr. Brian Cox in the BBC video linked below. As he describes and waits for the sun rising over the top of the hill, to be seen through the niches in the 2,500-year-old monument, Cox has a big grin, like this is the greatest thing he's ever seen.

Ancient Greek 'Altar of the 12 Gods' endangered by Athens railway

Ancient Greek 'Altar of the 12 Gods' endangered by Athens railway

An important ancient Greek archaeological site from the sixth century BCE, the Altar of the 12 Gods in the Agora at Athens, is currently endangered by the activity of a local railway company, the ISAP. One of the oldest ruins in the city, the altar honored the 12 Olympian gods: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Athena, Ares, Aphrodite and Hermes. Used as a point from which to measure distances in the city, the site is considered the very center or heart of Athens itself.

Jewish groups push 'multiculturalism'

Jewish groups push 'multiculturalism'

One must wonder why so many Jewish organizations have been pushing for "multiculturalism" in Europe and elsewhere, especially since the upswing of "anti-Semitism" in Europe, for one, is significantly traceable to the Muslim population there?

Jerusalem next!

Jerusalem next!

I know I'll get in trouble for this one, but I can't help it. Lessee: Barack Obama makes a speech in Cairo full of erroneous claims about Islam's great contributions to the world, appoints Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood members to his cabinet and supports the "popular uprising" of Egypt. Now the "free" Egyptian people are calling for the destruction of Israel and the seizure of Jerusalem. So...get it?

The Son of God is the Sun of God

The Son of God is the Sun of God

In the myth of the Inca/Peruvian creator god Viracocha appear a number of important mythological and astrotheological motifs that can be found in many other religions, including Christianity.

The Zeitgeist Movement Exposed!

The Zeitgeist Movement Exposed!

This well-done video is a hilarious lampooning of the lies and smears against the Zeitgeist Movement. The newbie brilliantly and accurately represents the Zeitgeist Movement in its most idealistic perspective, while the TZM cultist reflects the erroneous views of Christian fundies and other detractors. A perfect rebuttal to the sinister silliness being spread about TZM and the Venus Project.

Canadian Muslim professor: 'If you want sharia law, go back to the hellhole country you came from'

Canadian Muslim professor: 'If you want sharia law, go back to the hellhole country you came from'

A courageous Muslim man says what many of us would like to!

Koyaanisqatsi: 'A Crazy Way of Living'

Koyaanisqatsi: 'A Crazy Way of Living'

The scenes at the beginning of the film showing slow-changing geological features thousands to hundreds of millions of years old provide striking counterpoints to the frenzied, insect-like human activity further on. Overall, "Koyaanisqatsi" is an outstanding and highly recommended work of art by director Godfrey Reggio and producer Francis Ford Coppola, with the haunting music of Philip Glass.

Curbing Islamic radicalization in post-Mubarak Egypt

Ex-radical Muslim Dr. Tawfik Hamid's latest article.

Curbing Islamic radicalization in post-Mubarak Egypt

The revolution in Egypt can take one of two more likely directions. On one hand, the values of liberty and freedom may prevail and on the other hand, Islamic radicals may hijack the revolution and create a theocratic state. The future of the country and the Middle East largely depend on which of these case scenarios will succeed.

Dawkins: Islam is 'one of the great evils of the world'

Dawkins: Islam is 'one of the great evils of the world'

Richard Dawkins says it outright. One wonders why so few other atheists are speaking out. 'I'm reasonably optimistic in America and Europe. I'm pessimistic about the Islamic world. I regard Islam as one of the great evils in the world, and I fear that we have a very difficult struggle there.'

Brad Pitt's juiciest role

Brad Pitt's juiciest role

As there are musical performances that can bring one to tears, so there are acting performances that make one sit up and take notice. Kilmer's is one such in my opinion, and Brad Pitt's Greek anti-hero Achilles in "Troy" is another. Beside the fact that Pitt presents his most deliciously rippling physique yet, in this film he has some truly luscious lines, such as...

Dubai and its slavery sink into the sea

Dubai and its slavery sink into the sea

What a shame! Not. Dubai was largely built on the backs of some 300,000 laborers who are basically SLAVES, and its fundamentalist Islamic governance fosters serious human rights abuses.

Islam's 'First True Reformation' begins

Islam's 'First True Reformation' begins

A historic and potentially momentous event occurred on January 24, 2011 impacting the teachings and understanding of Islam. To put that event in perspective, we have seen over the last few decades problems related to Islamism, including terrorism, suicide bombings, but also suppression of values of human rights in several Islamic societies.

Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dies at 96

Fitness guru Jack LaLanne dies at 96

I had been thinking about Jack LaLanne for some time now, so I am very sad to hear this news of his passing at the age of 96. Most people over the age of 40 or so in the U.S. have probably heard of Jack LaLanne. Those of us even older practically grew up with him, at least in the media, although I personally was too young to have watched his TV show, which was highly popular in the 1950s.

Mindblowing truth from an Arab Muslim official

Mindblowing truth from an Arab Muslim official

These videos have been around a while, but wow! Give this guy a Nobel prize - and a bulletproof vest! Good for him for having the wisdom and courage to tell the truth. Perhaps there is hope for this world after all... Except that Dr. Ibrahim Al-Buleihi is now a former official in Saudi Arabia, having retired.

Acharya's Gospel now on Kindle!

Acharya's Gospel now on Kindle!

I like to call my book "The Gospel According to Acharya S" the "Purple Bible" and the "Antidote to the World's Insanity-Producing Scriptures." I think if you read my book, you will discover why - and now I've made it easier to do just that by producing the Kindle edition!

Can Islamic/sharia law be reformed?

Can Islamic/sharia law be reformed?

Here is an important discussion involving two ex-extremist Muslim reformers, one still Muslim, Dr. Tawfik Hamid, and the other a Christian convert, Walid Shoebat, along with current "radical" (devout) Islamic supremacist Anjem Choudary, who once again reveals the plot for global Islamic domination and the subjugation of non-Muslims.

Acharya S on Zeitgeist Movement Philadelphia radio

Acharya S on Zeitgeist Movement Philadelphia radio

Following the big premiere of Peter Joseph's "Zeitgeist: Moving Forward" on Saturday, I will be appearing on the radio show of the Philadelphia chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement on Sunday, January 16, 2011, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM EST/4:00 to 6:00 PM PST/0:00 to 2:00 GMT.

The Apologetics Debate Handbook on Kindle!

The Apologetics Debate Handbook on Kindle!

When I first created Who Was Jesus? some years ago, I did it with simplicity in mind, and now I've made it even simpler because you can carry the book around with all the rest of your Kindle texts!

Muslim reformer to speak in D.C. area on 1/19

Muslim reformer to speak in D.C. area on 1/19

Here is an announcement about the upcoming speaking engagement for FTN contributing writer, Dr. Tawfik Hamid. If you are in the area, please show your support for this courageous individual by attending this important talk! If not, there is supposed to be a live webcast, which you can access at the link at the bottom. Please also help spread the word about Dr. Hamid's work.

Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity | A Review by D.M. Murdock | Marguerite Rigoglioso

Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity | A Review by D.M. Murdock

Whatever one takes away from "Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity" by Dr. Marguerite Rigoglioso, the book certainly is a tour de force. Phrases like "parthenogenetic creator deity" and "virgin creatrix" readily convey the concept of a virgin mother from remotest times, like a splash of cold water waking up our long dormant female spiritual traditions. There can be no doubt that the virgin-mother concept did not originate with Christianity and that the idea of the Virgin Mary as a historical personage appears unsupportable from this and much more evidence.

Is the world running out of clean water?

Is the world running out of clean water?

I highly recommend watching this alarming documentary, "Flow," about the world's dire water situation and the money-mongers' grab for control. Vital knowledge for the sake of your and your family's future! Also, be sure to follow the links below for some amazing and inexpensive solutions.

Aliens coming in 2012?

Aliens coming in 2012?

Now that it's the New Year of 2011, time to start bringing up 2012, which is widely touted as a year that will bring about great changes. The nature of those changes is debatable, as some claim 2012 will signal the "end of the world," while Maya elders say that's not what it means at all. And here comes my friend Dr. Carol Rosin to discuss how the powers that be will allegedly be springing an "alien" trap on the world next year. Carol's successfully predicted a number of previous events based on her insider experiences with government officials globally. Fascinating stuff, indeed!

Muslim: Coptic Christian attack a 'failure to accept the other'

Muslim: Coptic Christian attack a 'failure to accept the other'

In the end analysis, it is fair to say that the attackers - while targeting Christians - had a bigger mission in mind which is to ignite a civil war and destabilize the secular regime in Egypt to allow radical Islamists to rule the country. The terrorists simply tried to 'get more than one bird with the same stone.'