Originally Posted by Johnny84
I've read a lot of historical books about the life of Jesus, I was born Catholic, went to catholic school, but after reading some of these historical books, it has changed my opinion on religion in general. All religion is based on a myth, doesnt matter what religion you believe in, its all based on egyptian myths. A virgin birth, a death for the sins of man, etc... There is a ton of information about the man named Jesus, you just have to go looking for it. In particular I've read one of Dr. James Tabor books "The Jesus Dynasty" its very informative. I recommend reading it if you have an open mind and are curious to what really could have happened. I will always say that we will never know 100% what really happened and I will never bash anyone for having faith in a religion.
noble, and i agree with you on the last part of your statment, but my rebuttle on reading all of these books, is this they are written by man, and believe me i have done my share of reading different books, i used to a license minister, , i had to take a class called world cults and religions, its mind boggling, i will admit, but this is what i found that works for me, think for your self, whats makes the best since, and what can be backed, and then finally, personal events, do you think we can agree that the bible just may be the best religion book on God and Christ and what not... and according to the bible, it is written by followers of god himself called apostles, lame terms people who write letter from god, People like Paul, who first was a man who killed christians for their beleif, then was touched by god, and then lived the rest of his life preaching the world untill killed. and theres many more. if the bible is truley read i think many will find that is is pretty streight for the most part, i will admit it is offten taken out of context.