3 Biggest Mistakes by Christendom

[Dave]

The problem with mainstream - local corner church - christian mythology - is that it is built upon the commentary by countless "MEN" instead of just listening to scripture.

The church made 3 big mistakes early in its history that morphed Christianity into an instrument of the state, more so than an instrument of the love of Christ as gifted by the Holy Spirit.

Mistake #1 - When the Canon Text was first put together - a lot of the story, the portion that relates to the spiritual cold war being waged all around us - was selectively purged from the Canon.

If these men, empowered to edit, were spirit led - then it is all within God's plan for humanity that this information should be obscure.

If these men, empowered to edit, were being whispered to by other influences trying to hide their existence - then that plays a little differently - but if God is omnipotent - then again this all would still be a part of God's plan.

Mistake #2 - I am not exactly sure why the war between science and church began. But, I do understand why the war had to exist. If totally supported by church and state - an unrestricted science program woold have brought humanity to a space faring culture years ago and then this issue of "Full Disclosure" would have been force years ago.

Mistake #3 - After quashing the information necessary to educated the masses into an objective view of the dark forces around us, the church then used the doctrine of Demons to scare the masses and to justify the churches absolute authority. AND -"THE CHURCH" became the self appointed thought police of the population and humanity had to crawl its way thought the middle ages.

The christian mythology preached by corporate christendom teaches a self serving message to perpetuate attendance and membership by generously donating well wishers.

[Richard]

Before the birth of Christ, There was already a pre-existing group worshiping the demigod Mithra. A demigod that already was: born of a virgin, preached in the temple at age 12, ministered at age 32, died upon a cross, dead for 3 days, and then rose from the dead and ascended into heaven - all before Christ.

3rd century New Testament canonizers would have been living in a world where the power of the Roman Empire was absolute. If edited properly the Canon would marry all of the Roman Empire under one religion - Judea, Gnostic Christians (Christians before canon), empowering the church after canonization. Using the Mithra theology to:
1. Quickly spread the Gospel of Jesus to a willing audience
Or ---
2. Quickly take over a large per-existing religious network

[rognyt23]

Nimrod of (Genesis 10) was reputed to have the virgin birth too. I haven't read the sources of Mithra (or Mithras), but I would be willing to do some research. It is my choice to believe that the Jesus of "Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John" is the "Lamb slain before the foundations of the Earth".

[rognyt23]

From the original statement, #1, point 3, "but if God is omnipotent - then again this all would still be a part of God's plan", our available information would be protected by God, and be sent forth by His prophets. Those who were martyred for the sake of Christ would not have been so bold were they not absolutely convinced that He was who He said he was, ie eternal God in the flesh.

[Dave]

May 28, 2012 15:45:09 GMT -5 rognyt23 said:

Those who were martyred for the sake of Christ would not have been so bold were they not absolutely convinced that He was who He said he was, ie eternal God in the flesh.

I fully understand your point. I even agree with your point. However, your proof is only a proof, if you already believe.

What about the people of Jones Town, Honduras? This group had belief in the teaching of Rev Jones that they all lined up - drank the poison koolaid and died!

What about the followers of Heaven's Gate? They all drank their poison and died because they believed.

What about the thousands of Jehovah Witness members that gave away all their possessions in the 1920s because they believed?

Does martyrdom prove a belief to be valid? Of course the Christians that allowed themselves to be fed to the lions believed - had amazingly strong belief in Christ. Does their belief prove Christ was the one true Messiah?

I understand that your example - played out in a forum of people already Christian - is an amazing statement. My point is - that this same example played out in a forum of non-christians just sounds like more empty religious double talk.