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.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, August 15, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, August 12, 2011
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?
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.
Here's an article by Freethought Nation guest writer Murali Chemuturi.
Monday, August 08, 2011
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
The Virgin Mother as Moon Goddess
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
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
The Egyptian Virgin Mother Goddess
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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.
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.
Monday, July 25, 2011
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.
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.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
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...
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...
Monday, July 18, 2011
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."...
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."...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
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."
"Today, in the White House there are three members of the Muslim Brotherhood that influence Obama's policy."
Saturday, July 02, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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.
Well, this isn't very cheery, but I had to say something, as it weighs heavily on my mind every day.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
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."
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."
Monday, June 20, 2011
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.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
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!
Thursday, June 02, 2011
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."
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."
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
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.
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.
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