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I have just finished reading The Pagan Christ by Tom Harpur. There are too many similarities between Horus and Christ to reject the author's claim that the story of Jesus Christ was plagiarised from much earlier Egyptian mythology.
Is this just a case of history repeating itself? Are we doing an Egyptian re run? If so, why?
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Though it is arguable that the "primary themes are scapegoating, man's inherent evil, and the destructive nature of observing ancient, outdated rituals" this is a common misconception. The actual theme of the short story is that man creates philosophical existences that he is unable to fulfill. This is shown through Tessie Hutchinson. Throughout the story she is joking around about the lottery and carrying on like all the other townspeople, but as soon as her family name is chosen from the black box her perspective takes quite the turn. Suddenly this "isn't fair" when in all reality a lottery is by definition the most fair method of chance. When Hutchinson exclaims, "It isn't fair!" this is a prime example of dramatic irony. While it is obvious that Tessie believes it was not fair that she was chosen, Jackson is also trying to express that human nature is unfair. It is in human nature to kill and that is unfair.
Originally posted by BugZyZuncle
You mean horus, the god of the sky to ancient Egyptians?
The one who was half man and half falcon?
To compare horus to Christ is simply laughable, and some of you will believe anything rather than believe the truth.
HOw can anyone, in their right mind, compare horus with Christ, really?
The reality is, Christ was the Son of God, and horus was a myth made up by the Egyptians which constantly changed throughout the years. There is plenty of evidence to support Christ if people would actually take the time to investigate his life on earth.
However, most people don't want to admit the existance of Christ because they would then be required to adjust their life accordingly.
I've read some crap here on ATS but this has got to be the most laughable subject matter yet.
The Hebrews descendend from Abraham 28 generations from Adam. They were enslaved by Egypt for four hundred years and did pick up some of their religious practices. However, after the exodus, they were purified and were allowed to enter into the promised land where Christ was ultimately born 2000 years later.
Originally posted by LeoVirgo
reply to post by Salt of the Earth
Any religions that believe God requires a sacrifice, of blood, for sins....is misleading the masses.
It is this primal concept that keeps the masses here.
LV
Originally posted by LeoVirgo
The biggest blasphemy is that God required blood shed by man....ever.
Originally posted by LeoVirgo
These stories are a parable to the true offering.
To believe Jesus had to die, then you must believe part of Gods plan to come to us and bring wisdom to us involved man killing man. If man refused to kill man back then, then Jesus wouldnt have died and we would not be forgiven....right?
Originally posted by LeoVirgo
Just to note...you are correct, Jesus can be a way, a path for understanding and wisdom. But its not about a forceful sacrifice...its about offering of the will. Its about remaining unblemished...to live the 'real' life that we are to live for.
I believe though, Jesus got tied to a tradition/ritual that he wasnt meant to be tied to....which is the blood sacrifice. Cultures have practiced this primal ritual for centuries.