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Transcendental Child - the most revealing aspects of biblical mythology are
found in the study of other sources of ancient mythology.
From Mythracism to Paganism, it becomes clear that the bible and much of what is accepted as Christian doctrine is nothing more than an homogonized chronicle of other ancient mythologies. One thing also becomes evident in this field of study in how the beliefs derived from these mythologies are dependent on the ignorance of the believer of the origins of these stories.
posted by
gomedome
on June 13, 2008 at 7:50 AM
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Re: Transcendental Child - I don't agree that Isaiah 14 (12) speaks of Satan
Thanks Gomes... I do not argue the name... but it is discussing a fallen angel... and somehow as the article (your link) suggests he got branded by the name Lucifer. He was however, one who once had favor in God's eyes. Of course I know it is symbolic and really discussing man who has lost favor... but the literals - well they are just so darned literal.
There are many errors in doctrine and dogma due to the various translations... the virgin birth for one... but that is another hot topic all together.
posted by
Transcendental_Child
on June 13, 2008 at 7:32 AM
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Transcendental Child - I don't agree that Isaiah 14 (12) speaks of Satan
HERE is a good article about how traditional biblical interpretation is probably in error when suggesting that Lucifer and Satan are the same.
posted by
gomedome
on June 13, 2008 at 6:29 AM
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Re: Stick to the Bible?
many which cohere... sorry... thinking faster than I type.
posted by
Transcendental_Child
on June 12, 2008 at 9:32 PM
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Stick to the Bible?
There are myths galore in there many which are cohere with common myths of other cultures...
And - the Bible does talk about Lucifer's being cast out of heaven... and his reign on earth and desire to seek favor once again in God... then declaring he would take over heaven. Isaiah 14. It is this passage upon which Milton based his epic Paradise Lost.
Also... the book of Revelations reads like something out of the Odyssey or the Iliad...
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Transcendental_Child
on June 12, 2008 at 9:30 PM
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sam444 - I agree, there is far too much peripherial stuff
The mark of the beast is another good example, the mythology surrounding this single interpretation has taken on a life of its own.
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gomedome
on June 12, 2008 at 7:26 AM
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Another sterling article. We should stick to the Bible. Too many side bars in life. sam
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sam444
on June 12, 2008 at 3:41 AM
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