how is christianity more likely to be true than greek mythology?

Question

if you think about they are very similar - the gods live in the sky, the way things are have to do with religion (like the adams apple or pandoras box), gods come down to earth every once in awhile - so why is christianity true because your parents and a stranger at a church told you so? and the answer isnt faith because if you didnt have christian parents you wouldnt even believe in god. sorry if i offended anyone im just wondering what you have to say

Answer 1

If you study both closely you will see Christianity basically IS Greek mythology.

The names were changes, the stories are exactly the same

Answer 2

Many people adopt a religion whether it be Christianity, Islam, Bhudism, etc without having had parents of that faith. I am an Episcopalian (Protestant Christian) and my parents were not religious at all. Many people do come to their faith by tradition or from family, but certainly not the more inquisitive ones.

As to how this religion (Christianity is probably more true than mythology, is really in the word mythology itself. There are accounts of people beleiveing in the gods, but no supporting historical accounts of the existence of these gods.

The gods explained to the Greeks, Romans and so forth, things they couldn't understand, like lightning, thunder, sea storms, good crops, bad, crops, earthquakes and more. The Greeks blamed or worshiped a god who made things happen, not understanding that these were normal weather and geologic processes.

There are other actual hisorical accounts besides the bible that mention Jesus life, so there are supporting documents that he lived. Just as there are supporting documents that Muhammed lived, and Abraham and so on. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all worship the same one God first taught about by the Hebrews. The differences lie in who is beleived to be the most important prophet(s) or key figure(s) beyond or in conjunction with God.

As to proff of God, well that is in the eye and heart and mind of the beholder. Too many times in my life I have seen God's work and presence, not to believe. For me, Christianity is the religion that fulfills me and brings me closer to God and helps to make me a better person. I DO NOT beleive that Christianity is the only path to God or an afterlife. Bhudism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and many more offer doors to enlighenment in my view and from my study perspective.
(IN my father's house there are many mansions, J.C.)

The paralells in Jesus' teaching and The Bhudda's and other holy and wise men suggest many paths.

Mythology however is just that, again based upon my extensive studies in this area.

Answer 3

Christianity does have pagan roots. It itself is not pagan though because the definition of paganism is any religion that does not descend from the teachings of Abraham (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). Christians are defined as followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus was Jewish so one must study the history and evolution of Judaism in order to understand Christianity. Judaism is a Semitic religion that evolved from the religious cult of Abraham and the added teachings of Moses. Prior to Abraham, the Semitic/Proto-Semitic people worshiped a pantheon. Each god had a goddess counterpart. During this time the Egyptian empire had reign over the land of the Semitic people. The Pharaoh around then had enforced monotheism (worship of only one god) of the Egyptian God Aten, which evolved from the Egyptian Sun God Ra. Abraham incorporated the monotheism and Aten was eventually renamed Yahweh, then Yahovah/Iahovah, then eventually to Jehovah. Moses, due to his Egyptian up bringing had brought a lot more Egyptian philosophy to the Jewish culture. The laws of Moses plus the Ten Commandments originate from the Code of Hammurabi. In addition Chistians also incorporated many pagan traditions in order to covert European pagans a lot easier. Examples include Christmas and Easter. Technically speaking Jewish, Christians and Muslims worship the hat worn by the Egyptian Sun God Ra. To Answer your question no Christianity did not originate from Greek mythology, but instead from Egyptian mythology. But Eyptian and Greek mythologies have a lot in common and share many pantheons so the confustion is understandable.

Answer 4

I have parents who believed in God but didn't made me believe till I get to know God personally and experienced godly experiences. I've seen many people changed their lives from broken to meaningful one because they believed and accepted Jesus. I've witnessed many people get healed from their sicknesses and just being touched by God. I believe because I feel God's power and presence everyday...well that almost sums up why I believe Christianity is the Truth than greek mythology or any other religions & beliefs out there....Jesus is the Truth, John 14:6.
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P.S. God doesn't live in the sky...it's called heavenly realm in the Bible.=) And to answer Septembersong, Faith is not a feeling or emotion, Faith is taking God's word as it is, trusting and believing it, for ex., in the Bible it said, God will never leave you nor forsake you, you believe it and trust it, that's faith.=)

Answer 5

Because Greek mythology has stories about talking animals and gods who lead people into battle, about a woman who tempted a king and brought about trouble, about a woman who managed to drown the world in misery, a flood that destroyed all but one family (which was spared and repopulated the earth), and....

See, if Christianity had elements like those, then it would be difficult to believe.

Answer 6

It's not. They are both myths. Faith is a feeling or an emotion, not verifiable scientifically. Neither is Greek Mythology. What so many seem to forget is that believing something to be "true" does not make it true. Period, end.

Answer 7

Some myths are parallel to the bible. Think about that story in Genesis about the Nephelim. Children born of angels and human women, who were giants and of great strength. About the same time Hercules and the Olympian Gods started showing up in Greece.

Answer 8

Well, over here at least, we are Americans. And being American Christians, we are extra sure we are always right. And because that was hundreds of years ago, so we also believe our intelligance has evolved to the level that we truly know what God (if any) is out there.

Answer 9

Religions are methods of controlling the masses, ancient Greek tales are tales of hero's.

Answer 10

It is (currently) more likely to be true because it is still widely accepted. That's the only reason. More circular logic from the big guy upstairs.