a. Were born on or very near our Christmas Day
b. Were born of a Virgin-Mother
c. Were born in a Cave or Underground Chamber.
d. Led a life of toil for Mankind.
e. Were called by the names of Light-bringer, Healer, Mediator, Savior, Deliverer.
f. Were however vanquished by the Powers of Darkness.
g. And descended into Hell or the Underworld.
h. Rose again from the dead, and became the pioneers of mankind to the Heavenly world.
i. Founded Communions of Saints, and Churches into which disciples were received by Baptism.
j. Were commemorated by Eucharistic meals
2006-12-21 09:36:12 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think Mary got pregnant on DEC 25 and gave birth in September.
wha? I thought hades whas just the plain old boring grave.
2006-12-21 09:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by I like Cesar Salad 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A better question, my friend:
How many world religions proclaim or prophesy a universal Messiah that fits the description of Jesus Christ?
Answer: They ALL do. Mythologies and religions across time and culture invariably make some reference to a future savior, or a divine break in the vicious cycle of human suffering that will bring peace to humanity and the world. That is the beauty of Christ, is that "every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess." Christianity is not the only faith that claims Jesus Christ -- they all do if Jesus is taught as a Universal Messiah and not a copyrighted idol belonging to a few. If Jesus is indeed the King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords, then all Lords, Laws, and Leaders on this earth will one day join together in the spirit of Christ and be as one; there will be no more Jew nor Greek, bond nor free, male or female, but all will be made one in Christ Jesus.
All tribes will be as neighbors, and the church or "people" will be made whole.
Salvation is closer than you think, and we have only to accept it to make it manifest more fully in our lives. Those who already have, who embrace each other as neighbors in Christ regardless of culture or creed, already live in Grace among the Kingdom of God where there is peace on Earth. May you find this spirit this Christmas Season and throughout the New Year. God bless you and keep you in the highest.
Yours truly,
Emily Nghiem
http://www.houstonprogressive.org/letters.html#RECONCILING
2006-12-22 16:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by emilynghiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A whole bunch!
Mithras and Dionysus/Bacchus are just for starters!
I think Heracles and Heru/Horus can meet some of the requirements as well.
(Note: all of these other Gods pre-date Christianity.)
2006-12-21 17:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its possible that other writings have plaguerized portions of the good book...this proves nothing...why are you so afraid to face the truth instead of ripping it apart?? think think Isnt life better than death??
2006-12-21 17:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not gonna answer because you've got your facts wrong. (C and F)
Please do a serious Bible study.
2006-12-21 17:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just one.
Jesus the Christ.
2006-12-21 17:40:18 · answer #6 · answered by Chef Bob 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋