Originally posted by DaTruth
The Christian Church was unable to get the people to stop celebrating this holiday, so they simply sprinkled a little holy water on it and gave it new names, as they did with other Paleopagan holidays and customs. This was a form of calendrical imperialism, co-opting Paleopagan sacred times, as they had Paleopagan sacred places (most if not all of the great cathedrals of Europe were built on top of earlier Paleopagan shrines and sacred groves). So when Fundamentalists come to your local school board and try to get Halloween removed from the public schools because “it’s a Pagan holiday,” they are perfectly correct.

Well said, Truth. And let us not forget christmas - originally the birthdate of mithras, another "dying god." In fact the catholic, rather "universal," church is extremely efficient in assimilating religions. Such efficiency is only a function of command and control of the masses, even today.

to this thread to see how misconstrued the true message of Jesus has become. His message was so simple yet millions still do not understand, and probably never will.

He was the son of God like you and I are the sons and daughters of God. He spoke of love. In the time continuum we all will enter it is understanding the words of Jesus that eventually sends you on your way, or to try, try again.

Originally posted by madmanacrosswater
to this thread to see how misconstrued the true message of Jesus has become. His message was so simple yet millions still do not understand, and probably never will.

He was the son of God like you and I are the sons and daughters of God. He spoke of love. In the time continuum we all will enter it is understanding the words of Jesus that eventually sends you on your way, or to try, try again.

I is still going on till this day. I look at this forum and see how people try to use christ to validate what they beleive. Most people are far off from his teachings. Jesus was a Jew first of all and christanity came about 50 to 90 after his death from Jews who broke away from judiasm. His message was simple show your love of God by how you live your life on earth. Nothing more nothing less.

Originally posted by NuKeUrAz
Very intresting, DaTruth. I solved on my own the worlds greatest conspiracy, quote me when you tell your friends and family. I've already shared it with several people, but now I am going global. I'd like to hear what a larger audience thinks.
Simple....
First, I want you guys to grap a thick pencil or pen and write the word "Jesus."

Second, on another piece of paper, write the word "Je_us" this time, write the letter "S" backwards and tell me what it spells. Some of you will see it...

Thanks

J e 2 U S...... I still don't get it?

Very Good Post Dnero. Remember that "Christos" = the "Logos" or
"Word of God". A lot of people don't really Understand what it means to call yourself a "Christian". It means to be Christ-Like. To Emulate Christ - to follow the Path that He laid out for us. Much like the Path that the Buddha laid out. It is just NOT ENOUGH to go to a Church & Kneel before a Symbol of Jesus’ Torture - Get a Blessing from a Priest/Stick a Wafer in your Mouth & then Think "Now all my Sins are Forgiven". Then go back out into the World being a Jerk!!!

Good call on the Quoting Gnostic Gospel of Thomas BTW. A lot of people don't believe me when I say that in Reality there are more than 4 Gospels. The Church put a LOT of effort into Covering Up & Sanitizing the actual Story of Jesus’ Life & Message - in order to make it more acceptable. After all the more Members than you have in your Church the more Money gets accumulated in the Coffers!!! I don't appreciate this! It leads to a lot of Idiots who call themselves "Christians" but have No Idea of what this really means!!!

Originally posted by Seraphim_Serpente
Very Good Post Dnero. Remember that "Christos" = the "Logos" or
"Word of God". A lot of people don't really Understand what it means to call yourself a "Christian". It means to be Christ-Like. To Emulate Christ - to follow the Path that He laid out for us. Much like the Path that the Buddha laid out. It is just NOT ENOUGH to go to a Church & Kneel before a Symbol of Jesus’ Torture - Get a Blessing from a Priest/Stick a Wafer in your Mouth & then Think "Now all my Sins are Forgiven". Then go back out into the World being a Jerk!!!

Good call on the Quoting Gnostic Gospel of Thomas BTW. A lot of people don't believe me when I say that in Reality there are more than 4 Gospels. The Church put a LOT of effort into Covering Up & Sanitizing the actual Story of Jesus’ Life & Message - in order to make it more acceptable. After all the more Members than you have in your Church the more Money gets accumulated in the Coffers!!! I don't appreciate this! It leads to a lot of Idiots who call themselves "Christians" but have No Idea of what this really means!!!

I have given up trying to use history and facts to show people the "truth". Let them believe what they want to believe. As long as they don't infrige on me. If the idea of me going to hell makes them feel better then by all mean go ahead and believe it.