It is an extra-biblical account of Jesus' death from 33AD!!
It hasn't hit the mainstream media yet, but you know how THEY are.
It's about time.
We can foget about that long embattled Josephus quote, this is the real thing.
Click to see the scroll.
After you take a look at the link, tell me...
Based on Jesus' words in the Bible, what do you think Jesus would have thought of such things?
It's obviously not purporting itself to be valid - no one is trying to perpetrate a fraud here...
This is one of the main differences I see between Eastern philosphical thought and practice and most of the Christians I have come across (yes, I am making blanket generalizations - get over it).
When you talk to Buddhists about Buddhism, they talk about the austerity - the value of suffering for a cause and belief - the importance of spiritual purity and integrity. They feel like they have to work hard to earn their rewards. Religious practice is sacrosanct.
Most of the Christians I have spoken to seem to be looking for a religion that fits nicely and neatly into their life already. They don't want to work hard to attain anything - they feel they deserve it and want it handed to them. They are attracted to shiny, pretty things and want a fun religion. Religion is kitch. Christianity seems to appeal to those who feel entitled to an eternity of bliss by virtue of the simple fact that they deserve it. Christianity is simple, easy, failsafe and kitchy.
Is it just me?
Maybe I have been meeting the wrong Christians?
Maybe it is simply American "culture"?
It hasn't hit the mainstream media yet, but you know how THEY are.
It's about time.
We can foget about that long embattled Josephus quote, this is the real thing.
Click to see the scroll.
After you take a look at the link, tell me...
Based on Jesus' words in the Bible, what do you think Jesus would have thought of such things?
It's obviously not purporting itself to be valid - no one is trying to perpetrate a fraud here...
This is one of the main differences I see between Eastern philosphical thought and practice and most of the Christians I have come across (yes, I am making blanket generalizations - get over it).
When you talk to Buddhists about Buddhism, they talk about the austerity - the value of suffering for a cause and belief - the importance of spiritual purity and integrity. They feel like they have to work hard to earn their rewards. Religious practice is sacrosanct.
Most of the Christians I have spoken to seem to be looking for a religion that fits nicely and neatly into their life already. They don't want to work hard to attain anything - they feel they deserve it and want it handed to them. They are attracted to shiny, pretty things and want a fun religion. Religion is kitch. Christianity seems to appeal to those who feel entitled to an eternity of bliss by virtue of the simple fact that they deserve it. Christianity is simple, easy, failsafe and kitchy.
Is it just me?
Maybe I have been meeting the wrong Christians?
Maybe it is simply American "culture"?
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