Read the following 12 names of men who lived at the time of Jesus and look how similar their lives were to his

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Adonis
Attis
Baal
Bacchus
Beddru
Dionysus
Horus
Jesus
Krishna
Mithras
Orpheus
Osiris
Thor

Here are some of the similarities in their life stories.

Born of a Virgin around December
Stars appeared at their births
Visited by Magi from the East
Turned water into wine
Healed the sick
Cast out Demons
Performed Miracles
Transfigured before followers
Rode Donkeys into the city
Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver
Celebrated Communal meal with bread and wine
Which represented their flesh and blood
Killed on a cross or tree
Descended into hell
Resurrected on third day
Ascended into heaven
To forever sit beside God and become a divine judge.

What I want to know is how can fundamentalist Christians be so certain that Jesus was the Messiah when he had all this competition?

Sources:
The God that wasnt there (Documentary from a former fundamentalist Christian) available to download free at http://www.ISOHUNT.com

The Atheist Universe (Book)

Answer 1

You're exactly right. Most fundamental Christian biblical tales are merely re-tellings from the folklore and mythology of previous cultures. Also, almost every single culture has a flood story, and almost every single culture's savior was at one time tempted by their version of the Devil. The only reason Chrisitan myths have gained more worldwide recognition is because the Roman Emporer Constantine converted to Christianity in the 4th century and since Rome controlled most of the civilised world back then, it had the springboard to grow into the prominence it wrongfully enjoys today.

Answer 2

Jesus' Linage was of Abraham and none of the others were. GOD said that it wouyld be so, and it was. EVERY prediction of Christ in the OLd Testament was meet in HIM but NOT all were met in them. I hope that you are able to un derstand that there is only ONE SON of the LIVING GOD! Have a great evening.
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Answer 3

Plagiarism isn't a sin according to their Bible. Which is very convenient, specially when it comes to the story of Mithras.

Answer 4

REad this :
http://bibleprobe.com/300great.htm

and this :
http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-t003.html