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Why are there no contemporary writers in Jesus' time?

So did Buddha, Dionysus, Osiris, etc, etc, etc.....

Paul had his vision AFTER the ascention.

Acts, "....I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, `Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?' " `Who are you, Lord?' I asked. " `I am Jesus of Nazareth"

Why are there no contemporary writers in Jesus' time?

Source?

Why are there no contemporary writers in Jesus' time?

Well, important to history for one. Someone thrown from court to court before his actual execution would have been on record in Roman Culture.

Other "Messiah's" are mentioned by some of the historians listed, but no mention of Jesus.

How could you say his contemporaries didn't find him important? I can name at least twelve that thought he was a god or something, yet, nothing wrtten down.

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Why are there no contemporary writers in Jesus' time?

Paul wrote AFTER the death of christ. And Jesus came to him in a vision. Many modern day theologins say paul made up christ.

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

You know me too well....rolling on the floor laughing

Why are there no contemporary writers in Jesus' time?

I caught you trying to change my quote......


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RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

That to me is a crutch.

Why are there no contemporary writers in Jesus' time?

Not one. Everything we know about Christ is written AFTER his lifetime. I wold think that someone of such importance would riddle historical documents.

These historians lived during that time Jesus was said to have lived. There are staggering amounts of documents about Roman history. Historian Livy alone composed 142 volumes. Other historians who lived during that time are:

Aulus Perseus,
Columella,
Dio Chrysostom,
Justus of Tiberius,
Lucanus,
Lucius Florus,
Petronius,
Phaedrus,
Philo Judaeus,
Phlegon,
Pliny the Elder,
Plutarch,
Pomponius Mela,
Rufus Cartius,
Quintillian,
Quintus Curtius,
Seneca,
Silius Italicus,
Statius Caelicius,
Theon of Smyrna,
Valerius Flaccus, and
Valerius Maximus.


And NONE of them wrote a thing about Jesus.

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

You're preaching, and starting to turn this thread into a "Prove the existence of God" subject.

Man created religion. And did these things in the name of god.

Sorry Al.

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

I think when you change the candle into "God", then you start to sway your own thoughts....



Like "What would Jesus Do?"

Then your thoughts become someone elses.

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

Or anything for that matter. Soft music, the sound of a fan. Anything can be a focal point. No need to label it as a god or use a "Diety" to collect thoughts.


If that makes sense.....

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

CANDLE I meant

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

I can do that with a cndle. {Focus my thoughts}

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

Have you read the Bible? it's littered with "The only way to salvation is through him."

Saved lives? How many has the "Notion" killed?

Wars in god's name.

Inquisitions, blood labels, witch hunts, etc.

We'd get more done without the religious crutch.

And out of the 3000 gods (most more ancient that Jesus or the Biblical god), dozens have the SAME stories of miricales, ressurections, etc.

Religion has always been used to control the masses. And it's done a pretty good job.

RE: GOD is a Notion, Useful or Not?

Not.

It blinds people and makes them sheeple. And it allows people to blame an invisible diety for the wrongs of the world.

The idea of free will isn't real when discussing god. Here's why....

You can only recieve salvation if you honor, worship,and obey, the "God-man". That is not free will. Free will would be recieving salvation for just living a good moral life. Not because you are forced into worship.

In allowing God to be a spiritual focal point, it tends to pit one person against another. (Religious "my way or the highway" mentality) It's delisional, IMO, to follow an invisible man.

Don't get me wrong, the myth provides a good moral compass for us to follow, but I can get that on my own. It's called being a good human being.

JMO of course.

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Good to see ya Alcheers

I'll ask my dog.....

yes he can. But Roscoe is an Irish Wolfhound, and he suggests you seek a massage frm an oriental breed. Like a Chow or a Shi Tzu.

He says they give happy endings, too.

RE: How do I stop my cat from scratching my sofas?

water pistol filled with hot sauce.

RE: Obama for president......Battle of Island Number Ten!

Just look up The Global Poverty Act (S.2433), and see who sponsored it.

RE: Rhyme Time

I think I've really neglected my D*ck,

If I could reach it, I'd give it a flick,

I know what you'll say,

I need a good lay,

But if i did myself, that'd be sick.































any takers?


devil

I'll ask my dog.....

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I'll ask my dog.....

moping <----Roscoe

I'll ask my dog.....

Roscoe says all Dogs are born with the ability to lick his dangle. But he says you can do it too (which is the information you're really after) Just lay on the couch and stretch. Every day for as long as it takes until you can get it.


*****Side note from dog owner******

I tried this recommended method. You have to be careful. Don't over do it. I fell off the couch and sprained my neck. {Very hard to explain how it happened to the EMS}

I'll ask my dog.....

Roscoe says ther is a heaven, but people don't go there, only animals. You see, the Bible was translated by some guy in Chattanooga, Tennessee who had a minor case of Dslexia. It's supposed to be the "Lord Your DOG"

Roscoe says, sorry for the confusion.

I'll ask my dog.....

Oh, TIna, Roscoe said he will gladly hump your leg....{if you're into that....}

I'll ask my dog.....

Roscoe says you should try drinking your booze out of a bowl on the floor. He says it sucks. And it'll slow down your intake, thus controlling hangovers.

RE: How do I stop my cat from scratching my sofas?

Punt her across the room

RE: This one of for the guys...

My ex had implants. Just not the same. And you can tell.

I'll ask my dog.....

I spoke to Roscoe, and he says, and I quote, "The only good cat is a dead cat." He suggests you take a shovel and finish them off before they become dependant on the welfare system.

I'll ask my dog.....

My dog knows everything and gives sound advice.

Ask me anything, no matter how off the wall, and I'll ask my dog.

I'll let you know what he says.

RE: match the person above you with some from cs.

rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing

that's classic....

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