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In reply to the discussion: There was no Jesus [View all]slightlv
(4,325 posts)25. I even asked my sister
A nominal catholic, why the religion was called Christianity since it seemed to be all about Paul and his hangup. He could even be called a usurper, since didn't Christ say to Peter... you are my rock (foundation) upon you do I build my church. Seen this way, all of Christianity is fake, as it goes against the very foundation Christ set and politically buckled under Paul... who seemed to have a real problem with sex and women, for two points.
Priest goes to heaven, and finds out the word was celebrate... not celibate! /gryn
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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