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i also read that: as we english-speakers call them "assassins", that their original name (or more so an original name) was Hashashins.
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However, Amin Malouf states that "The truth is different. According to texts that have come down to us from Alamut, Hassan-i Sabbah liked to call his disciples Asasiyun, meaning people who are faithful to the Asās, meaning 'foundation' of the faith. This is the word, misunderstood by foreign travelers, that seemed similar to 'hashish'".
i've always found the assassin group interesting because of this link,,,the link of the spiritual use of cannabis. they seem to be one of the oldest recorded groups who used cannabis for this purpose.
i think this is basically what has happened with the figure of "Jesus". SO many people today believe he existed 2040 years ago. this MASS BELIEF results in the same effect of him ACTUALLY existing, and his place in society today is like a God.
Originally posted by IamJustanAmerican
reply to post by metalshredmetal
i think this is basically what has happened with the figure of "Jesus". SO many people today believe he existed 2040 years ago. this MASS BELIEF results in the same effect of him ACTUALLY existing, and his place in society today is like a God.
Seriously you are going there?
There is historical evidence of this man existing not just biblical scripture.
The basic ignorance put forth in this one statement just astounds me.
Originally posted by MentalData
I wouldn't spend too much time worrying wether it is or not, personally. But now that you bring it up, couldn't be more propped up than when it was with the Dan Brown novel and movie to follow. One thing I would point out they were probably always in favor with the pope but would be hard pressed to see anything relating to Jesus in them. Just my take.