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In this video, the discussion delves into the concept of Jesus' mythicism, which posits that Jesus may not have been a historical figure but rather a mythological construct created by early Jews and Jewish Christians. The theory suggests that Christianity didn’t necessarily need a physical Jesus to emerge but stemmed from reinterpretations of existing Jewish scriptures about a Messiah figure. The conversation draws comparisons to other mythological figures such as Robin Hood or King Arthur, where stories and folklore become adopted as literal history over time.
As the discussion unfolds, there is a significant focus on how early Christianity might have been influenced by mystery cults of the time, like those devoted to Isis or Osiris. These cults had common elements such as dying-and-rising saviors, eternal life promises, and communal meals—parallels in Christian traditions. It’s suggested that Christianity may have syncretized these ideas, creating a Jewish version of a mystery cult with a mythological savior figure at its core. The participants explore how these reinterpretations of scripture and myths helped form Christianity as we know it today.
Toward the end of the dialogue, there’s a discussion about how mythicism, while controversial, doesn’t necessarily undermine Christianity for believers. Instead, it challenges long-held assumptions about the Bible's historical accuracy. The conversation emphasizes critical thinking and being open to new evidence, suggesting that even strongly held beliefs should remain open to re-evaluation in light of new information. This open-minded approach contrasts with dogmatic thinking, which tends to resist questioning long-standing religious narratives.
Interview Part 1: youtu.be/XmBggeT4hX4?si=ODQqCX82d-ZRsTif
Interview Part 2: youtu.be/BYxcUEZhRsk?si=tkI_ZQTWjgUjieHs
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In this video, the discussion delves into the concept of Jesus' mythicism, which posits that Jesus may not have been a historical figure but rather a mythological construct created by early Jews and Jewish Christians. The theory suggests that Christianity didn’t necessarily need a physical Jesus to emerge but stemmed from reinterpretations of existing Jewish scriptures about a Messiah figure. The conversation draws comparisons to other mythological figures such as Robin Hood or King Arthur, where stories and folklore become adopted as literal history over time.
As the discussion unfolds, there is a significant focus on how early Christianity might have been influenced by mystery cults of the time, like those devoted to Isis or Osiris. These cults had common elements such as dying-and-rising saviors, eternal life promises, and communal meals—parallels in Christian traditions. It’s suggested that Christianity may have syncretized these ideas, creating a Jewish version of a mystery cult with a mythological savior figure at its core. The participants explore how these reinterpretations of scripture and myths helped form Christianity as we know it today.
Toward the end of the dialogue, there’s a discussion about how mythicism, while controversial, doesn’t necessarily undermine Christianity for believers. Instead, it challenges long-held assumptions about the Bible's historical accuracy. The conversation emphasizes critical thinking and being open to new evidence, suggesting that even strongly held beliefs should remain open to re-evaluation in light of new information. This open-minded approach contrasts with dogmatic thinking, which tends to resist questioning long-standing religious narratives.
Interview Part 1: youtu.be/XmBggeT4hX4?si=ODQqCX82d-ZRsTif
Interview Part 2: youtu.be/BYxcUEZhRsk?si=tkI_ZQTWjgUjieHs
Subscribe to @thecrossexaminer6665
Daily Bible Podcast: ge.hopp.to/DailyBiblePodcast
#atheism #christianity #atheist
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Download CHRESTUS: ge.hopp.to/CHRESTUS
Get your "Citation Fucking Needed" Shirt: ge.hopp.to/citationfuckingneeded
"got evidence?" shirt: ge.hopp.to/GotEvidenceShirt
"btw, evolution is a fact" shirt: ge.hopp.to/BTWEvolutionIsAFact
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