1. Mithra (600 B.C.) was born on the 25th and as the offspring of the Son.
2. He had 12 companions.
3. "In relation to the Eternal he is the source of grace, in relation to man he is the life-giver and mediator".
4. Mithras performed miracles.
5. Mithra was called "the good shepherd,” "the way, the truth and the light,” “redeemer,” “savior,” “Messiah." He was identified with both the lion and the lamb."
6. "Mithra could also redeem the souls of the dead into the better world ... The ceremonies included a sort of baptism to remove sins, anointing, and a sacred meal of bread and water, while a consecrated wine, believed to possess wonderful power, played a prominent part."
7. "In the catacombs at Rome was preserved a relic of the old Mithraic worship. It was a picture of the infant Mithra seated in the lap of his virgin mother, while on their knees before him were Persian Magi adoring him and offering gifts."
8. He was buried in a tomb and after three days he rose again.
2006-08-28 04:36:59 · 7 answers · asked by Love of Truth 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
9. His resurrection was celebrated every year.
10. "Mithra had his principal festival on what was later to become Easter, at which time he was resurrected. His sacred day was Sunday, "the Lord's Day." The Mithra religion had a Eucharist or "Lord's Supper."
2006-08-28 04:38:19 · update #1
The Christian Father Manes, founder of the heretical sect known as Manicheans, believed that Christ and Mithra were one. His teaching, according to Mosheim, was as follows: "Christ is that glorious intelligence which the Persians called Mithras ...
12. http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen048.html
2006-08-28 04:39:37 · update #2
Tommy, my mind is clear and free of drugs. Try meditating and you too might start to see reality for what it is. Also study some history and you might start to challenge some of your preconceived notions.
2006-08-28 04:50:45 · update #3
Me Too!, different forms of this question may have been asked many times but maybe this is because the truth is SCREAMING to get out.
2006-08-28 07:20:06 · update #4
It is powerful evidence for the assertion that mankind tends to build new religions on the foundation of the old ones.
2006-08-28 04:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don,t leave out Godzilla.
Tammi Dee
2006-08-28 11:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by tammidee10 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mithra should sue for copyright infringement.
2006-08-28 11:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon C 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Every god is the same god. Read the holy books of different religions and you'll notice they're all pretty much the same.
2006-08-28 11:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by Terry Legendary 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Oh..geeezzz..you've had a good visit to the atheist web-sites I see.
1243784324893232<------oh that's how many times that's been asked here.
ask better questions...that horse has been beat to many times!
2006-08-28 11:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes,and so is Mohammad
2006-08-28 11:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
what are you on? drugs'll end you, son.
2006-08-28 11:46:58 · answer #7 · answered by Tommy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋