All of the Bible seems to be accounts from the past. As if re-written from the days of the Egyptians. Even the story of Jesus is taken from a story of Horus, an Egyptian.
Then comes the council of Nicea. Man determining what the Bible 'should be'.
Why do YOU trust the Bible at all? Why do you think the story of Jesus is true at all? When proof says it has all been written from previous stories.
15 Jul 17
Originally posted by chaney3You have claimed in this forum to have always been a Christian and to have never have been a Christian. Have you managed to decide which it is yet?
All of the Bible seems to be accounts from the past. As if re-written from the days of the Egyptians. Even the story of Jesus is taken from a story of Horus, an Egyptian.
Then comes the council of Nicea. Man determining what the Bible 'should be'.
Why do YOU trust the Bible at all? Why do you think the story of Jesus is true at all? When proof says it has all been written from previous stories.
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Originally posted by chaney3Duped and Gullible
The entire Bible seems to be re-written from past accounts, including Jesus.
Quote me an ancient religious text which depicts the universe being created by a Life totally outside of and apart from the material of the universe.
ie. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Gen 1:1)
I want your quote of the creation being brought into existence by a Being completely outside of that creation.
15 Jul 17
Originally posted by sonshipThe ancient Egyptian's give us Atum. (Quite beautiful I think, especially in regards to the creation of man).
Duped and Gullible
Quote me an ancient religious text which depicts the universe being created by a Life totally outside of and apart from the material of the universe.
ie. [b]"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Gen 1:1)
I want your quote of the creation being brought into existence by a Being completely outside of that creation.[/b]
'Atum, while considered genderless, appeared as the first god or goddess. It is said he created himself from his thoughts and will. From the dark waters of Nun, emerged a hill for Atum to stand upon. This is where he made Shu, the god of air and Tefnut, the goddess of moisture. Shu and Tefnut created Geb, the earth, and Nut, the sky. And from Ged and Nut came even more gods and goddesses. While the world's order formed over time, Shu and Tefnut got lost in darkness. Atum sent his all-seeing eye to search for them and upon their return, he wept tears of joy. The tears struck the earth and turned into the first men.'
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/the-story-of-god-with-morgan-freeman/articles/creation-myths-from-around-the-world/
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Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeI commend you for looking into possibilities.
The ancient Egyptian's give us Atum. (Quite beautiful I think, especially in regards to the creation of man).
'Atum, while considered genderless, appeared as the first god or goddess. It is said he created himself from his thoughts and will. From the dark waters of Nun, emerged a hill for Atum to stand upon. This is where he made Shu, the god of a ...[text shortened]... ographic.com/the-story-of-god-with-morgan-freeman/articles/creation-myths-from-around-the-world/
I think I'll wait to see if a few more examples come in before I comment.
15 Jul 17
Originally posted by sonshipThere are endless examples of cultures that date back thousands of years before the Bible was written, that have stories that seem to have been 'taken' by Bible writers.
I commend you for looking into possibilities.
I think I'll wait to see if a few more examples come in before I comment.
The Egyptians and Sumerians are but two examples.
15 Jul 17
Originally posted by sonshipQuote me an ancient religious text which depicts the universe being created by a Life totally outside of and apart from the material of the universe.
I commend you for looking into possibilities.
I think I'll wait to see if a few more examples come in before I comment.
We can only speculate on the thousands of undocumented religions of
prehistory but they surely existed and some (many) would have qualified.