Most of the research into Mithraism, a religion with many parallels to Christianity, comes from two writers, Cumont and Ulansey. Some Similarities Between Mithraism and Christianity Among the recorded similarities are:
Virgin birth
Twelve followers
Killing and resurrection
Miracles
Birthdate on December 25
Morality
Mankind's savior
Known as the Light of the world
The Legend of Mithra
We often hear about how many of the traditions, rites and symbols of modern day "Christian" holidays have their roots in paganism. Recently I came across the writing of historian Franz Cumont, who is consider by many to be the leading research authority on Roman Paganism. I have chosen this issue to begin with the story of Mithraism' birth because it coincides with the Yule/Christmas season. I often wondered why December 25th was chosen to celebrate the birth of Christ. If the accounts in the Bible are correct, the time of Jesus birth would have been closer to mid-summer, for this is when shepherds would have been "tending their flocks in the field" and the new lambs were born. Strange enough I found an ancient pagan religion, Mithraism, which dates back over 2,600 years that also celebrated the birth of their "savior" on that date
IN THE JAILHOUSE NOW - No. 2 Words and music by Jimmie Rodgers
I had a friend named Campbell He used to rob, steal and gamble He tried ev'rything that was low- down He was out tom-cattin' one night When he started a big fight Then a big policeman came and knocked him down.
He's in the jailhouse now He's in the jailhouse now I told him over again To quit drinking whiskey Lay off of that gin He's in the jailhouse now. (Yodel)
Campbell broke jail one day Decided he'd go away But the police met him at the train The cop says I've come for you Campbell says that this won't do Because Campbell never my name.
He's in the jailhouse now He's in the jailhouse now Yes, he broke out All over town the fool walked about He's in the jailhouse now. (Yodel)
I met his old gal Sadie 'She said, "Have you seen my baby" I told her he was downtown in the can She went down to the jail Just to go his bail She said, "I've come down here to get my man."
She's in the jailhouse now She's in the jailhouse now So you can understand Why old kid Sadie's in the can She's in the jailhouse now. (Yodel)
Mickey Gilley - The Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time
A-one, a-two, a-one-two-three-go
All the girls all get prettier at closin' time They all begin to look like movie stars All the girls all get prettier at closin' time When the change starts taking place It puts a glow on every face Of the fallen angels of the back street bars
If I could rate 'em on a scale from one to ten I'm lookin' for a nine, but eight could work right in A few more drinks and I might slip to a five or even four But when tomorrow mornin' comes And I wake up with a number one I swear I'll never do it anymore
All the girls all get prettier at closin' time They all begin to look like movie stars All the girls all get prettier at closin' time When the change starts taking place It puts a glow on ev'ry face Of the fallen angels of the back street bars
I don't mean to criticize the girls at all 'Cause I know Robert Redford even overhauls An' we all picture in our minds a girl that looks just right Now ain't it funny, ain't it strange How a man's opinion change When he starts to face that lonely night
All the girls all get prettier at closin' time They all begin to look like movie stars All the girls all get prettier at closin' time When the change starts taking place It puts a glow on every face Of the fallen angels of the back street bars
I like to play good music and have a good time I love to hear old trains rolling down the line I am into happy and I don't like sad And I like to have women I never had
I take a little smoke and a lotta wine I get high on all old friends of mine I like the sweet young things and OLD GRANDAD And I like to have women I've never had
I like to ride my hoses and shoot my gun You know a cowboys work is just never done Well I am in to bacics and I don't like sad And I like to have women I never had
Hey, I don't mean to ever do nobody no wrong I was just born the son of a singing song I do things to make people mad And I like women I never had
The code of the west ain't some words on a page You just naturally know it when you come of age You eat when you're hungry, you drink when you're dry You look every man in the eye
It's the code of the west when the boys talk of women The code of the west what you know you don't tell The code of the west a man soaps his own saddle Brands his own cattle and some of his neighbour's as well
If you're buildin' fences then I ain't for hire You get me for nothin' and I'll bring the wire You patch up my windows, I'll plumb up your doors If you scratch my back I'll scratch yours
It's the code of the west you must honour your neighbour The code of the west to your own self be true The code of the west you must do unto others Do unto others before them others do it unto you
Who used the term 'THEM' people you or me???? it was you who made the difference...
In 1969 the celtic tiger wasn't even an embryo...And The irish Gov didn't help out..In fact in 1996/70-71/72.....stood back and did nothing..So lets keep facts straight and not try to spin...They talked lots but did nothing..
Forget the sound bites..what cross community work is going on..Very little from what I see and know..very little(unless you call more peace lines being built)..
So THEM PEOPLE as you put it..Who are those those people...
The flow of people was because of the pogroms...British people buring Irish people from their homes...We aren't taking about the boat people from the Pol Pot regiem in SA Asia coming in but Irish people being deplaced by forces of occupation...Keep it straight (Same country sma people)
And once again 'them' (as you put it) are as irish as you..Sam thing happen to the the current presidents of ireland's family from the same area as I grew up in..Unless she's 'THEM' people aswell...
I think you comment on the celtic tiger belongs to another thread..
I can, like some of the people who read/post here...lived through it..Robi you didn't so, with respect you've no idea what you are talking about...
Sharmini....On your first points..it did spill over the border..Ask your parents abouts Dub/Monaghan boms..Seamus ludlow...I could go on..
On your second point unless your friend who died lived in the six counties i doubt if the Irish Army or Garda's were responsible..(unless that reinforces my first point!!!)
On your third paragraph...What about those who want justice...???
What happened to the people in uniforms who killed your friends (or firends of friens)..Why aren't they brought before the Diplock courts..
Today there is an Irish man going through a Diplock court case for offence's (2 in fact) allegedly committed during the troubles..But Gerry, martin et al get of scot free...
So please don't talk about justice, GFA ...unless it's across the board not hand picked to suit a few becasue they took the Brit pound
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The short answer is yes...and they're doing it very well...That's taking everyones money...Maybe....I doubt it..