From the Movie "Man from Earth", these are just a few lines which do well to summarize my beliefs. I believe in God and that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. The way it is explained in the movie, however, to me best describes what I view as the fundamental flaws in "religion". How it takes away from the MESSAGE that comes from ALL the various beliefs of people around the world, and who much they have in COMMON; rather than focusing on how they are different. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH PEOPLEDont preach about what you practice!!!
"The Christ figure goes all the way back to Krishna-- Hercules, of course. ... Born of a virgin, Alcmene.
A god for a father, Zeus. The only begotten. The savior-- The Greek? The good shepherd, the prince of peace, Bringing gentle persuasion and divine wisdom.
He died, joined his father on Olympus
A thousand years before gethsemane.
[Someone asks] How can you compare pagan mythology to the true word?
Pretty damn closely, I'd say.
The early Christian leaders, They threw away Hebrew manuscripts and borrowed from pagan sources all over the place.
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Taken alone, the philosophical teachings of Jesus are Buddhism with a Hebrew accent-- KINDNESS, TOLERANCE, BROTHERHOOD, LOVE. A ruthless realism acknowledging that life is as it is here on earth, here and now.
The kingdom of God, meaning GOODNESS [emphasis added], is right here, where it should be.
"I am what I am becoming."
That's what the Buddha brought in.
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But a talking snake make a lady eat an apple, So we're screwed.
Heaven and hell were peddled so priests could rule through seduction and terror, save our souls that we never lost in the first place.
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The three wise men began as a myth about the birth of the Buddha.
[Someone points out] Christianity has been a worldwide belief for 2,000 years.
How long did the Egyptians worship Isis or the Sumerians Ishtar?
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What does Jesus have to say to those present who find it difficult to believe in him?
BELIEVE IN WHAT HE TRIED TO TEACH, WITHOUT RIGMAROLE. [Emphasis added]
Piety is not what the lessons bring to people. It's the mistake they bring to the lessons.
So.... Whats my point with this note/message
Dont get insulted or angry Just think about it and PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH PEOPLEDont preach about what you practice!!!
"The Christ figure goes all the way back to Krishna-- Hercules, of course. ... Born of a virgin, Alcmene.
A god for a father, Zeus. The only begotten. The savior-- The Greek? The good shepherd, the prince of peace, Bringing gentle persuasion and divine wisdom.
He died, joined his father on Olympus
A thousand years before gethsemane.
[Someone asks] How can you compare pagan mythology to the true word?
Pretty damn closely, I'd say.
The early Christian leaders, They threw away Hebrew manuscripts and borrowed from pagan sources all over the place.
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Taken alone, the philosophical teachings of Jesus are Buddhism with a Hebrew accent-- KINDNESS, TOLERANCE, BROTHERHOOD, LOVE. A ruthless realism acknowledging that life is as it is here on earth, here and now.
The kingdom of God, meaning GOODNESS [emphasis added], is right here, where it should be.
"I am what I am becoming."
That's what the Buddha brought in.
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But a talking snake make a lady eat an apple, So we're screwed.
Heaven and hell were peddled so priests could rule through seduction and terror, save our souls that we never lost in the first place.
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The three wise men began as a myth about the birth of the Buddha.
[Someone points out] Christianity has been a worldwide belief for 2,000 years.
How long did the Egyptians worship Isis or the Sumerians Ishtar?
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What does Jesus have to say to those present who find it difficult to believe in him?
BELIEVE IN WHAT HE TRIED TO TEACH, WITHOUT RIGMAROLE. [Emphasis added]
Piety is not what the lessons bring to people. It's the mistake they bring to the lessons.
So.... Whats my point with this note/message
Dont get insulted or angry Just think about it and PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH PEOPLEDont preach about what you practice!!!