Will Christianity become a myth like Zeus and Odin and the rest of the dismissed old gods?
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yah probably will.\n\n2Th 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;\n\nthere will be a falling away.
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I myself , as a pagan, have wondered that same question many times. the best thing I can think of is that even though we have advanced as a people, there are many who still hold true the values and mores taught to them by family members over the years. What can I say, old habits die hard. THink about it this way, if you are told something by your parents, who was by their parents, who was told by their parents, et cetera, it would be really hard for you to accept anything else.\n Back in merry old England (and the isles), pagans/wiccans were purseued by the Christans who were pretty much forcing everyone to their religion. When the elders of the villages wouldn't heed to the 'younger kids' wishes to converet to CHristianity, they would either fabricate or not totally investigate claims of demon worship, human sacrifice, and other such forms of obsene behavior.  I know that is just one such reason many people shun such religions. This ideology and way of thinking just kind of trickled down through generations, and just hasn't exactly gone away. \nThere are just so many reasons, and I just bearly scratched the surface. I just think that it all boils down to people not accepting what they don't understand and relgious zealots to willing to accept anything other than what they know/believe.
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No, unfortunately.  But someday Jesus will come back to earth to rule and reign in a perfect Christian Theocracy, and we will be so much happier for it.  Those who repent and are still here, that is, will enjoy it.
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The God of the Old Testament certainly exhibits a violent nature. He is truly not a God of love or compassion. I notice his personality makes drastic changes from time to time. The more I study the Bible, the more I am coming to think that it is no more than myth.
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paganism?  From what I could find on the net it seems similar to Norse mythology.  \n\nThis website had some interesting information.\n\nhttp://www.englishheathenism.homestead.com/pagangods.html
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I thank you for your views, however, there is a huge difference between religion and mythology.\n\nAccording to the Bible, the world - and time - will end when God decides.  Death will come like a thief in the night and no one, but the Father, knows the date or time.
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In ancient times, there were religions way before Christianity came along. They all had many god/goddesses. And then Christianity came along and basically killed or wiped out anyone who wouldn't be forced to believe in one god.  It doesn't make it right.  It also means that there are other religions out there.  It al has to do with what's in your heart and soul.  Nobody else matters.
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Yes. It was a rude awakening when I found out that ~cheap grace~ is heretical pseudo-theology!\n\nAll the mainline churches teach pagan-based holidays, just believe & be saved, and for the most part... blend in with society so you can't tell a "Christian" from a moral heathen (except for an hour Sunday AM).\n\nLearning what the 1st century church was like - the one that had the inside scoop from the risen, Victorious Messiah - is life transforming. The liberal, anti-Jewish, interpretations of Scripture (formalized by the Cult of Constantine) are an abomination to God. God has NEVER tolerated paganism mixed in with His worship!
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I would say the Christian mythology is outstanding because it is more about humanity. Others such as the Greek are vastly superior in many respects but they lack that certain human touch which many people cherish. Nevertheless, all religions (mythologies) are profitable for enlightenment. Master Jesus used the advanced concept of parables (storytelling) to enlighten his students.
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nice quote from our pal trent reznor. good news though. it already is considered mythology by intellectual circles. go to any of your good universities and you will find classes- Christian Mythology 101!
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Christianity borrowed EVERYTHING from older religions. There have been many gods--including Horus, Osiris, Mithra, Quetzalcoatl, and others--who were said to be born in a miraculous way. Some or all of the following elements can be found in ancient pagan religions: the savior coming to Earth as a baby, growing up with great wisdom, acquiring 12 followers (12 being an astrological number), being persecuted (often in his own hometown), then being killed on a pole, cross, or tree, appearing as a spirit or ghost to many people, and promising to return at a later date.  There is nothing unique about Christianity--it's the same old bilge being recycled for a new audience.
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Christianity has been changed to the convienience of the people in power of it during the years, maybe it simmilarities were made because someone wanted to eliminate the egyptian beliefs and put the image of his god over the image of horus. Maybe it is a coincidence or more. maybe is a cultural mixture
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I'll agree with the person above me: just about as logical as Christianity, only a bit more fun...I'm not into Asatru, but I'm a Norse Mythology nut so I run across references to it quite a bit.  I'm especially fond of some of the similarities between Ragnarok and Armageddon...
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There is a famous story of an English Pagan king who was visited by a Missionary. He was told about Christianity and immediately accepted it!\n\nThe missionary was curious when the King took a cross from him. He asked why did you accept Christianity without question. He took the missionary to the back of his hall and showed him a table of idols and put the cross among them. \nThe Missionary asked you will have to destroy all these idols now. The King answered, I believe in all these Gods, I do not know which is the right one so I pray to them all. At least one must be the true one.\n\nYour mother is correct there is but one God with many names. Find one image of God that suits you and pray to that one alone.
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that whould be Venus worship. which stopped around the time of Hinduism. Beofre xianity they all went to heaven without worrying about it. Now it seems like christianity has stunted spirtual growth.
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Absolutely right. But have you noticed that this is only in the religous studies of the Christians. Following the beliefs of other cultures with the absence of a "rule book" the belief takes a completely different stance. Multiple gods are not inherent to fundamental change in the nature of God and Man. So does that mean the Christian beliefs are right or wrong? Maybe the old non-Christian beliefs have the answere.
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If you mean mother god, then no.\nIf you mean another god, then no.