Is Jesus Christ the same as the other ancient Greco-Roman gods?

Alexander the Great became a great Grecian conqueror of nations around the fourth century BC, and his empire stretched from the Mediterranean to just beyond the Indus River. Hellenism became the dominant social force in Alexander’s kingdom. So influential was Hellenistic culture that by the third century BC the Hebrew Old Testament begun to be … Continue reading Is Jesus Christ the same as the other ancient Greco-Roman gods?

The Christ of Christianity Borrowed from Other Pagan Religions?

Skeptics of Christianity say ad infinitum ad nausea the Jesus of the Bible is one of many other dying and rising gods from paganism. The typical approach is to point out certain Christian beliefs and practices, like Christmas, the star in the East, three kings (magi), twelve disciples, miraculous sings and wonders, the divine titles … Continue reading The Christ of Christianity Borrowed from Other Pagan Religions?

Does Anyone Know What Christmas is All About?

The Charlie Brown Christmas has been one of those television programs that I pretty much expect to see each Christmas holiday. It is a simple yet well built story. Charlie Brown is flustered over the crass materialism associated with the Christmas holiday, his sister Sally simply wants things from Santa, his dog Snoopy enters a contest for the best decorated … Continue reading Does Anyone Know What Christmas is All About?