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cooperricko · 09-14-2004, 06:08 AM

Hi all,

I'm impressed with everyone's "knowledge" and knowing of the "facts" as laid out in the Bible. Similar knowledge of "facts" of a group of followers ( based on their interpretation ) existed in 30,000 BC ( Before Caesar - not Christ ) by the Aboriginies of Australia. This predates many religions and serves up a wonderful story that was passed down by generations of elders who committed the story to memory. Some of the translations were lost in "Chinese Whispers" but the story was feasable - not.

Perhaps any thoughts on whether or not someone or something existed might be better based on 1. Logic, 2. Pure fact, 3. Universal laws ( gravity, life, death etc ) and not on the interpretations by a group of self important clergy in 392 CE of a widely varying "story" of a fictional character 300 years before.

These wise men saw fit to leave out several pertinent facts - such as proof of death of JC ( dismemberment of body and subsequent resurrection would REALLY be impressive - not recovering from a fainting spell after a hard day in the sun. )

Up until the 1400s they all thought that the world was flat. Why wasn't this taught 1,950 odd years ago?

Where does this thread stop?

09-14-2004, 06:08 AM	#65 (permalink)
cooperricko Upright Location: The lovely Fleurieu	Hi all, I'm impressed with everyone's "knowledge" and knowing of the "facts" as laid out in the Bible. Similar knowledge of "facts" of a group of followers ( based on their interpretation ) existed in 30,000 BC ( Before Caesar - not Christ ) by the Aboriginies of Australia. This predates many religions and serves up a wonderful story that was passed down by generations of elders who committed the story to memory. Some of the translations were lost in "Chinese Whispers" but the story was feasable - not. Perhaps any thoughts on whether or not someone or something existed might be better based on 1. Logic, 2. Pure fact, 3. Universal laws ( gravity, life, death etc ) and not on the interpretations by a group of self important clergy in 392 CE of a widely varying "story" of a fictional character 300 years before. These wise men saw fit to leave out several pertinent facts - such as proof of death of JC ( dismemberment of body and subsequent resurrection would REALLY be impressive - not recovering from a fainting spell after a hard day in the sun. ) Up until the 1400s they all thought that the world was flat. Why wasn't this taught 1,950 odd years ago? Where does this thread stop?