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Myth #2:He was considered a great traveling teacher and master.
Truth:There is no evidence of this in Mithraic literature.Even if there was,does it matter?
Myth #3:He had 12 companions or disciples.
Truth:The Iranian Mithras, had a single companion (Varuna), and the Roman Mithra had two helper/companions, tiny torch-bearing likenesses of himself, called Cautes and Cautopatres, that were meant to represent the sunrise and sunset,spring and autumn, the stars Albedaran and Antares ,or life and death.
Myth#4:Mithra's followers were promised immortality.
Truth:The only evidence of a "salvational" ideology is a piece of graffiti found in the Santa Prisca Mithraeum ,dated no earlier than 200 AD, that reads, "And us, too, you saved by spilling the eternal blood."(the blood of the bull Mithras slayed).

2006-12-23 07:25:59 · 11 answers · asked by Serena 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-23 07:25:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Video & Online Games

im from new york city im doing great and the weather is very nice after some rain this moring.

2006-12-23 07:25:51 · 19 answers · asked by i love new york city 1 in Polls & Surveys

The History books are full of crimes against humanity committed from the last 4000 years of recorded history wheather it is Hindu Muslim Sikh Chritian or Jewish Religious laws their agenda was the same to kill and intimidate the people for their own gains. Lately THE ISLAMIC COURTS ARE RAISING THEIR UGLY HEAD SHOULD THEY BE BANNED FOR EVER .What is your opinion?

MERRY X_MAS AND HAPPY HANNUKAH TO EVERY ONE.

2006-12-23 07:25:50 · 8 answers · asked by Dr.O 5 in Other - Politics & Government

Or does that have nothing to do with showing someone you like them?

2006-12-23 07:25:43 · 4 answers · asked by Fi 2 in Other - Family & Relationships

i dont have my birth certificate, i have my social security card and a school id.

2006-12-23 07:25:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I'm having a Christmas party today and i'm handing out Christmas Movie Trivia papers. If someone has a tie can someone please give me an idea of a hard question? Give me at least three if they get it wrong.

You can't use:
In the 1988 film "Scrooged," the character played by Bill Murray is:

What's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel in "It's a Wonderful Life?"

In "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey as a boy suffers an injury to:

. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is written by:

. "White Christmas" is set in

Who plays Bing Crosby's Army buddy in "White Christmas?"

The little girl who's skeptical about Santa Clause in "Miracle on 34th Street" is played by:

Miracle on 34th Street revolves around which department store?

In "Home Alone," a young boy is abandoned when his parents rush to a holiday vacation in:

The 1982 Barry Levinson film "Diner" is set in which city? What happens to the character played by Tim Allen in "The Santa Clause?"

2006-12-23 07:25:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

A colleague brought me a vacuum sealed box of Turkish Delight from Istanbul in October. I really don't care for it and haven't opened it. How long will it last?

2006-12-23 07:25:31 · 5 answers · asked by MattCan 3 in Other - Food & Drink

If so, why??

2006-12-23 07:25:31 · 25 answers · asked by Funky Little Spacegirl 6 in Singles & Dating

2006-12-23 07:25:25 · 3 answers · asked by ? 5 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-23 07:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by alyelgarhy 1 in Cats

2006-12-23 07:25:04 · 17 answers · asked by Trevor E 1 in Cats

My best friend says she's over him but always talks about him. help me

2006-12-23 07:25:04 · 9 answers · asked by chris 1 in Friends

i love my mom yer but she keeps moaning at me what shall i do to cheer her up?

2006-12-23 07:25:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family

Making sugar cookies?
my cookies always turn out hard but i want soft sugar cookies, i will attempt it again today....any i deas on how to make fluffy cookies?

2006-12-23 07:24:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cooking & Recipes

anny kinda game

2006-12-23 07:24:56 · 5 answers · asked by sherryce s 1 in Video & Online Games

2006-12-23 07:24:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anne 4 in Christmas

2006-12-23 07:24:46 · 16 answers · asked by Rose H 1 in Singles & Dating

I will share with you "What Buddhists believe
concerning the God-concept."

People from Judeo-Christian backgrounds especially have asked often if Buddhists
believe in "God". This depends on what is meant by the word "God", for there is a diversity of opinions in the Judeo-Christian world about who or what God is !!

If by the word "God" we refer to the principle of love and compassion, then yes, Buddhists do actually accept those principles. Love and compassion are the essential core of The Buddha's Teachings. Many similarities exist between The Buddhas" Teachings (from 2,500 years ago), and Jesus' Teachings (from 2,000
years ago) in this regard.
If we take "God" to refer to one who has infinate love, and wisdom and who is free of vengeance and partiality, then yes, actually
Buddhists do accept this principle. Love, wisdom, patience, forgiveness and imparitality are qualities of ALL of the Buddhas.
If "God" is used to refer to a creator, then Buddhists have a different, more logical view.
Their view is not based on blind faith.
From a Buddhists logical view, there was no beginning to the continuities of physical matter and consciousness. Since many logical difficulties arise if the existence of a creator is
posited, Buddhists propose a logical alternative.
Buddhists do believe that our mind, was "not" created by another being or by
God, because consciousness cannot be created out of nothing. Furthermore, why would a God create us? Surely there is No logical reasoning to create suffering or even to create beings who have the potential to degenerate from perfection into sufferings. "Buddhists believe that if the cause(God) is perfect, its result(its creation) should also be perfect and without suffering; so the creation of a perfect God should be perfect. If created beings have the potential to degenerate, then they are not
perfect." Reason and Logic are Necessary!
Buddhists do not accept the ideas of original sin, or of an eternal damnation. Nor is a blind faith sufficient alone to attain Peace. Buddhists
live they're life based on logic alone.
But it Must be emphasized, however, that Buddhists see the plurality of religious beliefs
and practices as beneficial. Since people do not think in the same way, a diversity of beliefs enables a person to select a system that helps him or her live a more wholesome, better life.
Thus Buddhists emphasize the importance of Patience toward all human beings and the necessity of religious tolerance.
Also, many who do not have or practice any religiousity, but demonstrate many good morals and ethics which they live by with a clear conscious, are respected, and shown patience and tolerance by all Buddhists.

I hope this gave you and others out in Yahoo Land, a clear understanding on Who & What God is, from a Buddhists viewpoint.

Happy Holidays to you and to everyone out there.

From: An R.N. with a Master's Degree - having
over 32 years in the Psychiatric Field.

2006-12-23 07:24:45 · 4 answers · asked by Thomas 6 in Psychology

2006-12-23 07:24:44 · 17 answers · asked by Go! 4 in Polls & Surveys

I'm 13 years old, and heating up the car is part of my chores. I just wanna make sure that I'm heating up the car right early in the morning. I just start the engine and let it be, until the temperature gauge is on the right spot, then I rev it up for a few seconds. Am I doing it right?

2006-12-23 07:24:44 · 4 answers · asked by King Kee 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

my priods arrive on 27 or 28 or 29 or30th each cycle

2006-12-23 07:24:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Trying to Conceive

During the Christmas period just about everyone puts on weight, but no one can be asked to get it off again.
Has anyone got any quick-fix ways off dropping those excess pounds, practically off the stomach

2006-12-23 07:24:39 · 7 answers · asked by Hazel_Divine 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-12-23 07:24:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

will the sunday celebration count as the Christmas celebration ?so wecan choos to go tomorrow or on monday?

2006-12-23 07:24:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-12-23 07:24:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

Do you think i am an Attention Whor(well i cant say it on here silly)e? My kids are all at a friends house and i dont have anything to do, can i have your attention please?

2006-12-23 07:24:29 · 22 answers · asked by Charisma 6 in Polls & Surveys

2006-12-23 07:24:09 · 8 answers · asked by Sepz 1 in Women's Health

2006-12-23 07:24:02 · 4 answers · asked by CrackityJones_83 3 in Medicine

I will share with you "What Buddhists believe
concerning the God-concept."

People from Judeo-Christian backgrounds especially have asked often if Buddhists
believe in "God". This depends on what is meant by the word "God", for there is a diversity of opinions in the Judeo-Christian world about who or what God is !!

If by the word "God" we refer to the principle of love and compassion, then yes, Buddhists do actually accept those principles. Love and compassion are the essential core of The Buddha's Teachings. Many similarities exist between The Buddhas" Teachings (from 2,500 years ago), and Jesus' Teachings (from 2,000
years ago) in this regard.
If we take "God" to refer to one who has infinate love, and wisdom and who is free of vengeance and partiality, then yes, actually
Buddhists do accept this principle. Love, wisdom, patience, forgiveness and imparitality are qualities of ALL of the Buddhas.
If "God" is used to refer to a creator, then Buddhists have a different, more logical view.
Their view is not based on blind faith.
From a Buddhists logical view, there was no beginning to the continuities of physical matter and consciousness. Since many logical difficulties arise if the existence of a creator is
posited, Buddhists propose a logical alternative.
Buddhists do believe that our mind, was "not" created by another being or by
God, because consciousness cannot be created out of nothing. Furthermore, why would a God create us? Surely there is No logical reasoning to create suffering or even to create beings who have the potential to degenerate from perfection into sufferings. "Buddhists believe that if the cause(God) is perfect, its result(its creation) should also be perfect and without suffering; so the creation of a perfect God should be perfect. If created beings have the potential to degenerate, then they are not
perfect." Reason and Logic are Necessary!
Buddhists do not accept the ideas of original sin, or of an eternal damnation. Nor is a blind faith sufficient alone to attain Peace. Buddhists
live they're life based on logic alone.
But it Must be emphasized, however, that Buddhists see the plurality of religious beliefs
and practices as beneficial. Since people do not think in the same way, a diversity of beliefs enables a person to select a system that helps him or her live a more wholesome, better life.
Thus Buddhists emphasize the importance of Patience toward all human beings and the necessity of religious tolerance.
Also, many who do not have or practice any religiousity, but demonstrate many good morals and ethics which they live by with a clear conscious, are respected, and shown patience and tolerance by all Buddhists.

I hope this gave you and others out in Yahoo Land, a clear understanding on Who & What God is, from a Buddhists viewpoint.

Happy Holidays to you and to everyone out there.

From: An R.N. with a Master's Degree - having
over 32 years in the Psychiatric Field.

2006-12-23 07:24:01 · 7 answers · asked by Thomas 6 in Philosophy