Are all Christians theophagic?

Question

The eucharist and communion celebrate the life of Christ by drinking of his blood (wine) and eating the flesh (bread). That is, in fact, theophagy - the eating of God.

I am aware of Trans-substantiation, but that simply changes the wine into blood and the bread into flesh. As for the stupid charge, theophagia is not new to Christianity, it is practiced in many religions and was practiced in religious far older than Christianity. I suggest that all of you read the book on Theophagia written by Preserved Smith where he not only describes things, he tells you where it comes from. It is certainly not a word made up by me. It amazes me how naive people are when it comes to religion, especially when special ceremonies are performed and they have no idea of its origin and meaning.

I will agree with the connections with Mithra, but there were also many other connections such as Manicheanism, the Isis/Osiris cult, the cult of the great Mother (that is where the Catholic concept of Marianism comes from) and several other mystery cults. Paul did not have much to do with using the Zoroasterian concepts, those were well entrenced in Israel at least by the time of John the Baptist. The Christian concept of the constant battle between good and evil comes from Zoroasterian. As for Baptism, there is a baptism in Judaism called the Mikva, though it is more of a cleansing rather than a "rebirth." I would suggest that you all read

I will agree with the connections with Mithra, but there were also many other connections such as Manicheanism, the Isis/Osiris cult, the cult of the great Mother (that is where the Catholic concept of Marianism comes from) and several other mystery cults. Paul did not have much to do with using the Zoroasterian concepts, those were well entrenced in Israel at least by the time of John the Baptist. The Christian concept of the constant battle between good and evil comes from Zoroasterian. As for Baptism, there is a baptism in Judaism called the Mikva, though it is more of a cleansing rather than a "rebirth." I would suggest that you all read THE HISTORY OF RELIGIOUS IDEAS by Mircea Eliade to discover the progression that ended up in Christianity. The process is called Syncretism.

It is a common belief by Christians that they were the only religion persecuted by the Romans. This is, in fact, untrue. The binding together of all the above named mystery religions was numbers.

Answer 1

Only those denominations that believe in transsubstantiation (i.e. Catholics and a few Protestant denominations) could be considered "theophagic." They believe the eucharist is LITERALLY Christ's blood and body. Other Protestants, such as myself, believe the wine and bread are symbols ONLY.

Answer 2

No, Incorrect.

the word for ‘fellowship' in the Greek is the same word used for ‘communion.' When we partake of communion, we are partaking in fellowship with the Lord. Communion is a covenantal sign of the promise of God to give us eternal life and it is representative in that sense of God's promises to be with His people. But the real communion, the real fellowship with the Lord, is through the indwelling Holy Spirit who always bears witness of Jesus (John 15:26). Therefore, the Christian, the true Christian, will have an intimate and real personal relationship with the Lord Jesus.


A person who is not saved cannot understand these things, nor, does he /she have the ability to understand these things.

1Cr 2:14 But people who aren't Christians can't understand these truths from God's Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them because only those who have the Spirit can understand what the Spirit means.
1Cr 2:15 We who have the Spirit understand these things, but others can't understand us at all. (NLT)

Answer 3

“There is strong reason to believe that St. Paul fabricated the belief system of Christianity from Zoroastrian mythology. In order to hide Paul’s plaigerism… Christians burned the library of Alexandria in 390 A.D. Books in that library kept Mithra’s original story of what Pauline Doctrine is an almost exact copy. (George Sarton , Introduction to History of Sciences) ,

The Christian Trinity is a copy of the Pagan religion of Rome called Mithraism. Mithra was a half man half god who died for the sins of his followers. Guess what date the SUN god Mithra was born on ? - Thats right ...December 25th

The concept of God having a son is the basis of most Polytheistic religions and the exact opposite of the Abrahamic message of Monotheism. Your Lord is ONE – no partner, no Son , No God incarnate.

“The son-ship of Jesus Christ is the greatest fiction of human history.” (Lord Bishop of Canterbury Commission, the Spiritual Head of England, 1910.)

“The son-ship of Jesus Christ, the Trinity, the blood sacrifice of the lamb of God, atonement are not the teachings of Jesus. These are all inventions of Saint Paul who never really met Jesus.” (Hastings Rashdall, The Theory of Good and Evil)

Answer 4

Transubstantiation is what it's called....

And no....we (Baptists) don't believe that the bread & wine literally become the body & blood of Christ...

That would be a form of cannibalism

Answer 5

what nonsense are you spouting? we do this in remembrance of god! do you mean you're eating yourself when one say's you are what you eat? huh? i hope you eat meat because i'll like to relish the taste of you in my mouth.

Answer 6

Theophagic canibals.

Answer 7

Nope, just eating the son of god.
So, what are they good for?.....Absolutely nothing!

Answer 8

Yeah and your problem is what exactly.

Answer 9

God bless you and may he heal your sick soul...you spread hatred, and lies..

Answer 10

no, just stupid