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Thursday, December 27, 2012

2,750-year-old solar-aligned temple discovered in Israel

2,750-year-old solar-aligned temple discovered in Israel

Is the Shroud of Turin Real? | History | Science

Is the Shroud of Turin Real? | History | Science

Since there remains much confusion about this artifact, I have updated my old article on the subject. Please feel free to pass it around or link it wherever you see a discussion of the shroud.

Saturday, December 08, 2012

Songs in the Key of Acharya S

Songs in the Key of Acharya S

Like most people in the U.S., I keep hearing "O Holy Night" and so on, so I also keep thinking about my renditions. Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

World Tree as Milky Way growing out of the back of a turtle

World Tree as Milky Way growing out of the back of a turtle

I found this comparison to be very intriguing. I always wonder how old a motif is, and this one may be very old indeed. I am quite curious about what myths people took with them as they fanned out around the globe, including and especially into the Americas.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Was Horus Born on December 25th of a Virgin? | Sun God of Egypt

Was Horus Born on December 25th of a Virgin? | Sun God of Egypt

And another one hot off the presses, full of images and primary sources! There is so much misinformation, disinformation and outright lying about this subject that this article needs to be spread widely. Feel free to post and link around wherever you see the need. 

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

The Moses-Dionysus Connection

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Thursday, November 01, 2012

Chrestes as Oracle

Chrestes as Oracle

Here's an analysis of one of the more esoteric aspects of the mythicist position. While the discussion of "Chrestos" and "Chrestes," etc., represents a more scholarly element, it is an important one. If we understand that before there was a "Christ" there were many Chrests, including as priests and oracles engaged in religion - and by which title Jesus too was called - we have a clearer picture of the atmosphere in which Christianity was founded. 

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Halloween: Season of the Crone

Halloween: Season of the Crone

Happy Halloween! Enjoy the new article by Barbara Walker, excerpted from her book "Man Made God." Be sure to share it. :)

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Is Suetonius's Chresto a Reference to Jesus?

Is Suetonius's Chresto a Reference to Jesus?

Hot off the presses! Here is a MAJOR piece of the Christ-myth puzzle. I have taken a lengthy article and broken it down into different essays, with numerous links both to these other articles and to references, citations and annotated footnotes. You will see the other new articles in this "Chrestos" series in the "Related articles" and "Further Reading" sections. This "Chrestos" research ties together many loose ends in study of Christian origins. Enjoy!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Ad Homs, Misogyny and Professional Jealousy?

Ad Homs, Misogyny and Professional Jealousy?

Here we go again! Some people have nothing better to do than to frantically prevent others from reading my work, using whatever desperate measures they can glom onto.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Saturday, September 22, 2012

God in the Box at the Carmel Art & Film Festival

God in the Box at the Carmel Art & Film Festival

"God in the Box" is a terrific film that I think will help enlighten the world and increase peace by providing an open dialogue regarding religion, mythology and atheism. If we can all accept that numerous, often disparate ideas exist within the human experience, strife and division can only be decreased.
As a participant in this documentary, I am delighted to see that it is getting the recognition it deserves. Thank you, Carmel Art & Film Festival and Clint Eastwood!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Who was Mary Magdalene? | Sacred Harlot

Who was Mary Magdalene? | Sacred Harlot

Since the "Jesus's wife" papyrus is all the rage right now, I am currently writing an article about it. In the meantime, here is one about Mary Magdalene, believed for centuries to have been that very "wife." Feel free to like and share. :)

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Tens of thousands worldwide petition Iran to end child marriages

My latest Examiner article - please distribute widely. A little girl will undoubtedly thank you. Please also sign the petition and pass it around.

Tens of thousands worldwide petition Iran to end child marriages

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012

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

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

Happy Winter Solstice to those in the southern hemisphere! It's St. John's Nativity - coincidence? "He must increase, but I must decrease," says John, the summer sun, of his winter counterpart, Jesus. (John 3:30)

Monday, June 18, 2012

Hoffman and Casey's ranting smear job against mythicists

Hoffman and Casey's ranting smear job against mythicists

I didn't write this forum post, and I frankly don't like reading such unseemly bilge, so I appreciate this response for what it is.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

American Muslim: U.S. MUST fight sharia law

American Muslim: U.S. MUST fight sharia law

Dr. Tawfik Hamid is an Egyptian American who was involved in "radical" Islam in Egypt but who has since renounced that path. He remains a devoted Muslim.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The concept of Creation in Hinduism

The concept of Creation in Hinduism

Here's an cool new article by FTN guestwriter Murali Chemuturi. Ladies will especially like to hear this part: "In Hinduism, the 'first manifest' was a female, and the supreme being is also feminine."

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Thursday, April 05, 2012

The Son-Sun pun strawman

The Son-Sun pun strawman

Another response to Bart Erhman, excerpted from my longer rebuttal - some 30+ pages! - to be published later...

Monday, February 13, 2012

Red Ice Radio - Acharya S - Hour 1 - The Christ Conspiracy

Red Ice Radio - Acharya S - Hour 1 - The Christ Conspiracy

I am delighted to announce the release of my new radio interview with Red Ice Radio! I think you'll really enjoy this one, because my Swedish host Henrik is very knowledgeable about this subject, so the program moved quite fluidly, IMO.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Bible morality or depravity?

Bible morality or depravity?

As I was editing this article by Barbara G. Walker, I became nauseated at the sickening violence in the Bible - I've read these passages too many times before, but not in one big gulp over a period of several hours. Well, here's a condensed go-to page for Bible atrocities, compiled by Barbara and edited by me, including links to the biblical verses, which can be read in the rollover windows. Pass it around!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

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

Don't forget to join me in the Yucatan for a December 21, 2012 celebration!

Happy 21st! Just a reminder of this momentous occasion - I'm told spaces are filling up, so if you want to meet me in Mexico, check it out now!