Ancient Tablet Evidence of Jesus Myth? (Jesus Christ, priest, Earth, Messiah)

[cardero]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stone

Like one of the commentators said: "Regardless of the authenticity of the tablet, common sense will tell us that the mythos of the life, death and resurrection are imminently more powerful in the human psyche than a historical fact ever could be."

To the human psyche possibly but to human tradition, doctrine and ritual it should have devastating results.

Rolling Stone writes: To liken it to a "Superman" myth shows about as much depth of thought as I'd expect from a sponge.

Blasphemy!

[Father Heathen]

Originally Posted by Rolling_Stone

Like one of the commentators said: "Regardless of the authenticity of the tablet, common sense will tell us that the mythos of the life, death and resurrection are imminently more powerful in the human psyche than a historical fact ever could be." To liken it to a "Superman" myth shows about as much depth of thought as I'd expect from a sponge.

there, there. It's alright. It'll be okay. No need to stoop to resorting to ad hominems, kid. It betrays your emotional insecurity. Take some deep breaths, relax, then return with a rational rebuttal if you disagree so strongly.

[Ringer]

Originally Posted by Father Heathen

Christians have never allowed facts and evidence to get in the way of their faith before, so I don't think this discovery will matter much.

So you're already assuming that story is presenting "evidence" and "facts"?

[angellous_evangellous]

See also: Gabriel's vision: precursor to Jesus?

[cardero]

Originally Posted by angellous_evangellous

See also: Gabriel's vision: precursor to Jesus?

My apologies, I was not aware this topic was already brought up.

[Father Heathen]

Originally Posted by Ringer

So you're already assuming that story is presenting "evidence" and "facts"?

No, I'm saying that if it does turn out to be legit, the religious folk will still ignore and dismiss the discovery regardless.

[Willamena]

Originally Posted by Father Heathen

No, I'm saying that if it does turn out to be legit, the religious folk will still ignore and dismiss the discovery regardless.

I doubt it. I get the feeling, though, that what would be ignored is the conclusion you think should be drawn from the "facts and evidence".

[Guitar's Cry]

Originally Posted by Ringer

I guess I'll have to wait until the experts give us their opinion. My guess is that it will have no significant impact on Christianity either way. For my sake, I hope it's not the real deal. If Jesus and his death/resurrection is based on mythology and not actual events, as Paul would say, my faith is in vain and I should be pitied above everybody else. But for now, I'm putting my trust in Paul and the Bible...

I wouldn't let it ruin your faith. An archetypal myth has power enough.

[Ringer]

Originally Posted by Guitar's Cry

I wouldn't let it ruin your faith. An archetypal myth has power enough.

I don't see how it would have any power in my life. My faith is rooted in what I perceive to believe to be true. If somehow it was proven beyond a shadow of doubt that Christianity is false and what has been claimed as truth turned out to be myth or false, I don't see how it would be a useful part of my life from that point on. I'd have to start looking into Girls on Trampolines.

[Jayhawker Soule]

Originally Posted by Father Heathen

Christians have never allowed facts and evidence to get in the way of their faith before, so I don't think this discovery will matter much.

Originally Posted by Father Heathen

Well, the fact that the whole Christ fable is a derivative amalgam of older pagan myths is not exactly breaking news.

Speaking of someone who would never allow evidence to taint his bigoted opinion ...