Quote (jhenTux @ Oct. 30 2007,21:50)Do we have to confess our sin to priest? What does the scripture say about this?No man has the power to forgive. Only G-d.2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their…[Read more]

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You folks DO know that all of this confusion would be ended when you realize (a) Jesus isn't G-d (b) Jesus isn't the Messiah  Christianity is steeped in the mythologies that ran rampant in 1st century Rome and the surrounding areas. That is where you get your ideas about virgin birth, angels/gods in the flesh, drinking blood and eating flesh,…[Read more]

Quote “Most” Christians are not on this site. Most Christians here are slowly leaving the RCC and her teachings. Most here don't “worship Jesus” They honor Jesus and worship God. That is a step in the right direction. Now if you'll shed the belief in a another man being able to atone for your sins you make it even further.Quote If you don't…[Read more]

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Found some more neat stuff todayMythological similarities:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionysus#Parallels_with_ChristianityDionysian mythology had a strong influence on the gospel, as Martin Hengel points out: “Dionysus had been at home in Palestine for a long time”. But it was most likely not simply a “borrowed story”, but rather a reaction to…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 30 2007,18:27)Here, let me give you an example of an actual true contradiction: It was a tradition of the Jews to avoid using God's name altogether. They stopped all mention of him. No longer using God's Divine Name, they no longer used it in their prayers, even making it a sin to say his name out loud. They…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 30 2007,18:01)Belief in Messiah's arrival was nurtured among the Jews for centuries. Yet, when Jesus of Nazareth came, most Jews ultimately rejected him as Messiah. To the Jewish mind, Jesus did not live up to expectations.Among Jews the term “Messiah” came to stand for a descendant of King David who would usher in a glorious…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 30 2007,17:02)Historian Durant sought to examine the Gospel accounts from a purely objective standpoint—as historical documents. Though he says that there are seeming contradictions in them, he concludes:“The contradictions are of minutiae , not substance; in essentials the synoptic gospels agree remarkably well, and form a con…[Read more]

OK David let’s take this a little bit at a time so that I can indeed show where there is a contradiction that fits definitions.1)In Matthew there was an earthquake, guards, the stone was rolled away, and an angel told Mary M. and another Mary that Jesus had risen. This happened as they came to the tomb.2)In Mark, pretty much the same except no e…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 30 2007,18:35)Quote Quote (david @ Oct. 29 2007,01:54)QuoteThese wise men, or magis, where not Jewish but pagan. Why would pagan magicians want to WORSHIP a Jewish messiah? I'll tell you. Because he was a pagan messiah not a Jewish messiah.You have some research to do. The word “proskyneo” doesn't have to mean worship. In…[Read more]

Just into the third chapter of Matthew and the author is already tossing out references to prophets. This guy tried very hard to prove his point didn’t he?——————–Mat 3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths s…[Read more]

Here’s one of my favoritesMat 2:23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.Where is this found spoken by any prophet? Not in the Jewish bible. I’ve seen some pretty wild apologetics concerning this verse and none of them convince. Maybe the pro…[Read more]

Back to this great piece of fiction which is called the gospel of Matthew.——————–Mat 2:18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.——————–This references to Jeremiah 31:15 Here is the…[Read more]

Quote (kenrch @ Oct. 29 2007,07:23)Sir If Jesus was not resurrected then it had to have been His deciples or apostles who have had to removed His body. It sure wasn't the priest or the Romans! And if that were true then they were stoned, wiped and crucified for a lie that they started. Would you die for something you KNEW were false? Would you…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 29 2007,21:52)DANIEL 7:14″And to him there were given rulership and dignity and kingdom, that the peoples, national groups and languages should all serve even him. His rulership is an indefinitely lasting rulership that will not pass away, and his kingdom one that will not be brought to ruin.”As pointed out above the vision…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 29 2007,21:51)Quote Dan 7:18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. Still, this kingdom must be given to him who has the legal right:EZEKIEL 21:26-27″this is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah has said, 'Remove the turban, and lift off the crown. This will…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 29 2007,21:39)Quote Because the contradiction found in the Jewish scriptures are likely copying errors. The contradictions found in the Christian bible are due to the gross incompetence (or intentionality) of the writers. I have listed the contradictions in the resurrection and you've yet to address them.OK, I've addressed them…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Oct. 29 2007,21:36)Quote No contradictions? Surely you jest. I don't have time but I can find many for you.OK, show me where the Hebrew scriptures contradict each other.And then, go on to explain what this means–apparently that they are not inspired of God, that nothing in them can be trustworthy, and that, much like everything you…[Read more]