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In reply to the discussion: There was no Jesus [View all]Mr.Bill
(24,790 posts)13. I think he is a composite character
that they made up many years after he is said to have lived. They blended good charcter traits from a number of actual people to create a figure worthy of admiration and worship who they could found a religion on.
Being an Atheist, I of course do not believe he or anyone else is the son of a god of any sorts, but a mythical being in human form who they could use to direct people's behavior. Over the centuries this has been used as a source of mostly good, but sometimes evil.
And for those of you who devoutly believe in him, don't press me for any proof of what I say. It's just my opinion, and those who believe in him are a little short on proof themselves.
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It only matters as an objective response to the Mike Johnsons of the world...
Thunderbeast
Feb 2024
#7
The "Golden Rule" exists in all the major religious and spiritual traditions,
Ocelot II
Feb 2024
#29
But those are basic 'good' human traits that go all the way back, way before the Jesus thing, aren't they?
Think. Again.
Feb 2024
#53
The greatest lesson of the Bible - don't fuck with the men who has the money and the power
Probatim
Feb 2024
#56
Thought this theory was interesting & logical: Roman Emperors Invented Christianity
Attilatheblond
Feb 2024
#44