The Christian religion has just as much validity as Greek Mythology.
Of course I mean in terms of evidence, one is no more correct than the other.
PLEASE don't just preach...gimmie an answer with some thought if you disagree.
2007-01-15 05:18:40 · 29 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But Greek Mythology is rooted in fact as well.
2007-01-15 05:35:04 · update #1
I disagree. I like the allegorical aspects of Greek mythology. It's about a civilisation trying to comprehend and make sense of the world they live in and I find it fascinating and inspiring-it has lessons that modern humanity can learn from. Christianity however is just a bag of crap to be blunt.
2007-01-15 05:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think the more important thing that could cut down on the many religions and versions of christianity - are to take away the stories and the 'history' element and turn to the more important element of lessons / well being / brotherhood and sisterhood of humanity that most religions teach and bring forth a new religion where people have common ground without debate and no need for govrnment and religion to be in and out of step with one another. It may sound imperialistic, but isn't that God in every language? Does God give angels or spirits the chance to 'vote' on his decisions before they are cast out? When was the last time Heaven had an election for a new God after God's 'term' was up? I missed Democracy and Freedom in Heaven...... Not a sermon or complete solution or debate. But a broad scope on how things look as Christianity as a Myth.
2007-01-15 13:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally disagree. The Greek myths were mostly oral legends until they were finally written down in story form, and there were no alleged witnesses. No one claimed to actually have seen the Greek Gods or events, they were just distant fairy tales. The New Testament, however, comes from people who claim to have seen and accurately recorded events.
"Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account... so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." Luke 1:3
"I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up." Galatians 1:11
"That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with the eyes of us, which we have looked at and our own hands have touched - this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it... We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you may have fellowship with us." 1st John 1:1
"This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true." John 21:24
2007-01-15 13:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would disagree....Christianity at least has some history recorded that a man named Jesus did walk the earth. Most other religions will even agree with this because it is history. They have much more evidence of reason for their faith than Greek Mythology.
2007-01-15 13:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Momma 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I would agree that Greek Mythology has just as much validity as the Christian religion.
Bring on the thumbs downs from all the Christians who don't like knowing that I think Zeus is a better dad that Jehovah (and I do think Zeus is a better dad than Jehovah).
)O(
2007-01-15 13:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by thelittlemerriemaid 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jesus Christ died and resurrected on the third day. At His Last Supper here on earth, He established the New Covenant. The promise of GOD to save us is in this Covenant. With the Covenant in force, baptism correctly performed, unites one with Jesus Christ in His death and resurrection. One is thus born of water and reconciled with the Father. The banishment of Adam from the Garden of Eden in Paradise is then undone. By this, Jesus Christ remains the only way to the Father. It is the spirit of man that needs salvation. The reconciled spirit can now be led by the Spirit to have the righteousness of GOD and live for ever. That spirit has been born of Spirit.
2007-01-15 14:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by Cab302 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree. Mythology tends to represent different aspects of the psyche, giving us clear insight into our own nature and how to act to better ourselves. Christianity gives us absolutes that do much more to hinder growth. There is far more psychological value in myth.
2007-01-15 13:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by neil s 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well there are several historians who wrote about Christianity from a non-believers point of view. Two of them where Josephus, and Pliny the Younger. Josephus actually lived while Jesus walked the earth. His writings testify to the fact that Jesus was an amazing man...stopping short of saying He was the Christ....although he did say people called Him that. His writings also verify many of the atrocities that happened to believers. Mythology describes it all in the first syllable
2007-01-15 13:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by gtahvfaith 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Messiah Jesus was proven to hqave been alive, not just from religious writings but also secular. If you follow the prophecies of His coming, you'll see He was God.
Greek mythological gods cannot be verified by anything other than mere belief.
2007-01-15 13:27:49 · answer #9 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Greek mythology has more validity as they had a more accurate view of what the world is really like, their gods judged people on their works, instead of which deity they followed, and they accepted everything in nature instead of condemning perfectly natural things as sinful or evil
2007-01-15 13:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋