Is it true that the Catholic church took all the "books" of scripture and hand picked and edited certain ones to construct a powerful religion that they could use to just about take over the world?
Isn't the Vatican a powerful organization? Weren't they completely capable of this?
Isn't religion the perfect tool to control the masses?
2007-03-13 22:16:04 · 7 answers · asked by John Galt 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think Jesus existed in the way portrayed in the bible, and certainly the bible is not a history book or an autobiography of Jesus.
The early Rabbinic record of the Jewish faith , a document called "Dialogue with Trypho", written by St Justin Martyr circ 160 AD recorded what is basically an argument that Just Martyr had with a Jewish man called Trypho. In this document, Trypho mentioned a "groundless report" and also clearly and unequivocally stated the early church had "invented" Christ. In the famous Ante-Nicene Library can be seen this passage that reads " "But Krist, if he has indeed been born and exists anywhere is unknown...And you, having accepted a groundless report, invented a Kristo for yourself."
I am sure I could fill several pages with other references that question the historical accuracy of the life of Christ, but the point is, that belief in the concept, the teaching and practise of true Christianity is ultimately good, the fact that it is based on a lie is fundamentally irrelevant.
2007-03-17 05:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kinda happened like that, without the initial question bit that you posed. There is no God, Satan and Jesus wasn't a Christian - that would imply that he worshipped himself. But the Vatican did elect him as the Son of God.
2007-03-14 05:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Paul imagine this.He is actually a Roman messenger who try to change Christianity to fit more like Roman religion.He is a Roman undercover.
2007-03-14 05:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bring up some awesome questions and facts. This all is totally true! Kudos from a fellow Athiest.
2007-03-14 19:28:06 · answer #4 · answered by clockworkod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How come you never make sense? I bet your some young kid who probably never read the book and just heard others talk about it...
2007-03-14 17:00:19 · answer #5 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan and god told Paul to block this web site; http://godisimaginary.com/
2007-03-14 05:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No ! G_d wants you to read the bible instead.
www.blueletterbible.org
2007-03-14 05:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by ms.tracyhiang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋