Greek Religion

Exodus · 03-01-2010, 09:02 AM

Am I the only one here who believes in the one actually correct religion?

Praise be unto Zeus.

I get so pissed when idiots call it a "mythology" but as soon as I call christianity a "theory" or a myth.

synesthesia1 · 03-01-2010, 09:08 AM

There is no historical proof, be it dwellings or historical landmarks and artifacts that back up the claims of Greek Mythology, other than places of worship and man made art.

Also, Mythology makes no sense in the continued development and well being of mankind.

synesthesia1 · 03-01-2010, 09:14 AM

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"You do not speak well, Sir, if you think a man in whom there is even a little merit ought to consider danger of life or death, and not rather regard this only, when he does things, whether the things he does are right or wrong and the acts of a good or a bad man.

Socrates

kf4mtw · 03-01-2010, 09:17 AM

Those were the good old days, didn't one of his wifes get knocked up by a bull?

Exodus · 03-01-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by synesthesia1

There is no historical proof, be it dwellings or historical landmarks and artifacts that back up the claims of Greek Mythology, other than places of worship and man made art.

Also, Mythology makes no sense in the continued development and well being of mankind.

In Ovid's Metamorphosis, the animals of the earth form, or evolve, from heat and water amongst the mud. Science has pretty much proven evolution.

Check and mate.

Exodus · 03-01-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by synesthesia1

words words words

-Socrates

Say someone who believes in a faith where dinosaurs never existed and millions of animals survived on a single boat for 40 days and 40 nights.

You sir are going to question MY beliefs?

gtramontelli · 03-01-2010, 10:09 AM

The greeks said that we have winter because the goddess of fertility mourns the loss of her daughter. The deal they made was that she would do 6 months in hades because she ate 6 seeds...and we have 6 months of fall/winter. It must be true.

synesthesia1 · 03-01-2010, 10:29 AM

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The greeks said that we have winter because the goddess of fertility mourns the loss of her daughter. The deal they made was that she would do 6 months in hades because she ate 6 seeds...and we have 6 months of fall/winter. It must be true.

That's MYTHology for you.

Greek Mythology was more a bunch of tales than any kind of guidance for the human race.

The Gods of Greek Myth were immoral and not omnipotent.

Christianity at the very least, is a great guide for living with your fellow man.

Even atheists can agree on that.

Rhetorik · 03-01-2010, 10:36 AM

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Christianity at the very least, is a great guide for living with your fellow man.

Even atheists can agree on that.

This is true - so long as you're not referring to the Christian Church. They're all kinds of misguided.

synesthesia1 · 03-01-2010, 10:44 AM

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This is true - so long as you're not referring to the Christian Church. They're all kinds of misguided.

I agree.

The problem is, there is no real, one, "Christian Church".

There are too many people who want to interpret the Bible to fit their own wants and desires.

History is full of this kind of blasphemy, unfortunately.

gtramontelli · 03-01-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by synesthesia1

That's MYTHology for you.

Greek Mythology was more a bunch of tales than any kind of guidance for the human race.

The Gods of Greek Myth were immoral and not omnipotent.

Christianity at the very least, is a great guide for living with your fellow man.

Even atheists can agree on that.

Yeah, it's not like the Christian god would enter a bet with the devil to test the resolve of one of his most devout followers by tormenting him, right?

Or test the faith of another follower by telling him to kill his own son?

Or sends evil spirits to cause problems between people? Judges 9:23

etc...

boner · 03-01-2010, 10:44 AM

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Christianity at the very least, is a great guide for living with your fellow man.

Even atheists can agree on that.

Except for all the hatred towards others not like you, sure it's fine.

synesthesia1 · 03-01-2010, 10:46 AM

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Except for all the hatred towards others not like you, sure it's fine.

REAL Christians don't hate non-Christians.

We might pray for you, but that's it.

I know, you will say "don't bother praying for me".

Ok...I won't.

synesthesia1 · 03-01-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gtramontelli

Yeah, it's not like the Christian god would enter a bet with the devil to test the resolve of one of his most devout followers by tormenting him, right?

Or test the faith of another follower by telling him to kill his own son?

Or sends evil spirits to cause problems between people? Judges 9:23

etc...

There were lessons to be learned from Job and his story.

God did these things to show mankind how much he needs God in his life.

Man is arrogant, especially these days, and believes he needs depend on nothing but himself.

Don't worry about Job though. He is enjoying much reward with God now for his faith and obedience.

Rhetorik · 03-01-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by synesthesia1

REAL Christians don't hate non-Christians.

We might pray for you, but that's it.

I know, you will say "don't bother praying for me".

Ok...I won't.

Christianity must be the biggest group of posers in the world then, cuz these "real christians" you've spoken of are few and far between.