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All Pagan religions from the time of Babylon have adopted (in one form or another) a Trinity doctrine or a triad or trinity of gods. Long before the Christian era, numerous variations of the trinity existed, and they were found in a host of pagan religions and mythologies. As with so many other pre-Christian traditional customs and practices, the revival of this doctrine in the Christian era was predictable. It was essential that followers be able to see Christianity – their 'new' religion – in familiar terms.
There is no evidence the Apostles of Jesus ever heard of a Trinity. The Bible does not teach the doctrine of the Trinity. Neither the word Trinity itself, nor such language as one in three, three in one, one essence or substance or three persons, is biblical language. The language of the doctrine is the language of the ancient Church, taken not from the Bible but from classical Greek philosophy.
Long before the founding of Christianity the idea of a triune god or a god-in-three persons was a common belief in ancient religions. Although many of these religions had many minor deities, they distinctly acknowledged that there was one supreme God who consisted of three persons or essences. The Babylonians used an equilateral triangle to represent this three-in-one god.
The Greek triad was composed of Zeus, Athena and Apollo. These three were said by the pagans to 'agree in one.' One of the largest pagan temples built by the Romans was constructed at Ballbek (situated in present day Lebanon) to their Trinity of Jupiter, Mercury and Venus. In Babylon the planet Venus was revered as special and was worshipped as a Trinity consisting of Venus, the moon and the sun. This triad became the Babylonian holy Trinity in the fourteenth century before Christ.
The modern belief in the trinity originated in the 4th century at the Council of Nicaea in approximately 325 C.E. King Constantine, the Roman Emperor and an adherent to paganism, presided over the Council. Its main purpose was to unite the Roman Empire by achieving agreement on Christian doctrine. This would promote a universal consolidation within the church.
The Encyclopedia of Religion Vol. 15 1987 admits: 'Theologians today are in agreement that the Hebrew Bible does not contain a doctrine of the Trinity.'
The New Catholic Encyclopedia: 'The doctrine of the Holy Trinity is not taught in the Old Testament.'
The Encyclopedia of Religion says: 'Theologians agree that the New Testament also does not contain an explicit doctrine of the Trinity.'
The Encyclopedia Britannica 1976 observes: Neither the word Trinity nor the explicit doctrine appears in the New Testament.'
Protestant theologian Karl Barth (as quoted in The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology 1976) similarly states: 'The New Testament does not contain the developed doctrine of the Trinity. The Bible lacks the express declaration the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are of equal essence.'
Originally posted by swan001
Originally posted by InhaleExhale
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
Originally posted by anonomorphic
Mr. Lone Wolf, What religion do you subscribe to? What is your label?
What i am is not relevant, this thread is about Mystery Babylon and me unveiling the "Mystery" of the sungoddess and moongod.
Its relevance couldn't be more important, Your arguing this to be truth, so why not be open and truthful?
Why are you so eager to see one's personal beliefs? If Lone Wolf doesn't want to discuss that part, why do you insist? Geez, do you want to know his security number, while you are at it?
Originally posted by BIHOTZ
reply to post by NOTurTypical
that is just one example. I actually heard this first from a Jesuit priest I used to sell wine for mass to. He was very insightful though he always left me with more questions than answers.
I will take a look at what you have offered.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by InhaleExhale
In logic a person's bias and background is irrelevant to truth. Forming a pre-opinion based upon that criteria is called a "circumstantial ad hominem" argument. It's best to evaluate the info and never inquire of or factor in someone's bias to prevent that from happening even at the subconscious level.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by queenofangels_17
I didn't say hadith 9:5 i said hadith 9:4.
"This is a message from Muhammad ibn Abdullah, as a covenant to those who adopt Christianity, near and far, we are with them. Verily I, the servants, the helpers, and my followers defend them, because Christians are my citizens; and by Allah! I hold out against anything that displeases them.
No compulsion is to be on them. Neither are their judges to be removed from their jobs nor their monks from their monasteries.
No one is to destroy a house of their religion, to damage it, or to carry anything from it to the Muslims' houses. Should anyone take any of these, he would spoil God's covenant and disobey His Prophet. Verily, they are my allies and have my secure charter against all that they hate.
No one is to force them to travel or to oblige them to fight. The Muslims are to fight for them. If a female Christian is married to a Muslim, it is not to take place without her approval. She is not to be prevented from visiting her church to pray.
Their churches are to be respected. They are neither to be prevented from repairing them nor the sacredness of their covenants. No one of the nation (Muslims) is to disobey the covenant till the Last Day (end of the world)."
English translation from 'Muslim History: 570 - 1950 C.E.' by Dr. A. Zahoor and Dr. Z. Haq, ZMD Corporation.
Interestingly, when Muhammad died, he said he could feel his sorta being severed.
Originally posted by InhaleExhale
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by InhaleExhale
In logic a person's bias and background is irrelevant to truth. Forming a pre-opinion based upon that criteria is called a "circumstantial ad hominem" argument. It's best to evaluate the info and never inquire of or factor in someone's bias to prevent that from happening even at the subconscious level.
I would say its quite the opposite, because truth is personal, there is no universal truth, there might be a collective truth that a majority of people conform to, however ones experiences in life are what lead a person to believe. so in conclusion the OPs bias and background play a great relevance as what they are posting I assume they believe in and are not just trying to spew disinfo.
Originally posted by CoolerAbdullah786
reply to post by NOTurTypical
Actually in Hebrew God was El or Eloh. In Aramaic God was Elah or Elaha.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Originally posted by CoolerAbdullah786
reply to post by NOTurTypical
Actually in Hebrew God was El or Eloh. In Aramaic God was Elah or Elaha.
So now you are going to teach me Hebrew and Aramaic? When Christ said "Eli, eli, lama sabacthini!" at the cross why did those who were in attendance think He was calling for Elijah (Eliyahu)? Please tell me what "Eliyahu" means in Aramaic, it's a consecrated name. "El" in Hebrew is just a generic title "god". Nondescript.