Has anyone here looked into the total Historical Origins of your Religion ?

[finnbow]

How does one research mythology anyway?

FWIW, I spent a couple of weeks in Israel and traveled to Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem and walked the Via Dolorosa. It did nothing to assuage my skepticism about Christianity (or Judaism & Islam, for that matter).

[BlueStreak]

Kind of hard to find the Historical Origins of something that doesn't exist.

I have posted my theory as to where the origins of most religions lay;

In the imaginations of scheming politicians, intoxicated storytellers and little kids.

Dave

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Charles

Probably, but no one cares.

How can you pick an argument with someone who's only response is "Hell if I know"?

Chas

Bingo! We have a winner! Give that man a Kewpie Doll!

Dave

[Big_Bill]

Originally Posted by finnbow

How does one research mythology anyway?

FWIW, I spent a couple of weeks in Israel and traveled to Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem and walked the Via Dolorosa. It did nothing to assuage my skepticism about Christianity (or Judaism & Islam, for that matter).

Although the Catholic Church and I have never been able to play well with one another, upon visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York city, I had a feeling that I can not describe, one of majesty, or perhaps a feeling that God doweled there. It was a feeling that I have never felt anywhere else that I have visited ?

I believe that God can be anywhere, especially where good people congregate to praise him. Perhaps it was just the incense ?

Bill

[Big_Bill]

Originally Posted by finnbow

How does one research mythology anyway?

FWIW, I spent a couple of weeks in Israel and traveled to Nazareth, Bethlehem and Jerusalem and walked the Via Dolorosa. It did nothing to assuage my skepticism about Christianity (or Judaism & Islam, for that matter).

Because its there ?

Bill

[Big_Bill]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Kind of hard to find the Historical Origins of something that doesn't exist.

I have posted my theory as to where the origins of most religions lay;

In the imaginations of scheming politicians, intoxicated storytellers and little kids.

Dave

Not quiet as touching, but honest !

VERY INTERESTING !

Bill

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by Big_Bill

Although the Catholic Church and I have never been able to play well with one another, upon visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York city, I had a feeling that I can not describe, one of majesty, or perhaps a feeling that God doweled there. It was a feeling that I have never felt anywhere else that I have visited ?

I believe that God can be anywhere, especially where good people congregate to praise him. Perhaps it was just the incense ?

Bill

Go to the the Vatican for a thorough look at the wealth accumulated by the Catholic Church over the ages. The Vatican Museum is perhaps the most opulent collection of valuable treasures anywhere in the world. It's mind-blowingly beautiful and almost nauseating at the same time.

[Big_Bill]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Does Agnosticism have a history?

YES !

Thomas Henry Huxley, an English biologist, coined the word agnostic in 1869.[3] However, earlier thinkers and written works have promoted agnostic points of view. They include Protagoras, a 5th-century BCE Greek philosopher,[4] and the Nasadiya Sukta creation myth in the Rig Veda, an ancient Sanskrit text.[5] Since Huxley coined the term, many other thinkers have written extensively about agnosticism.

Everything with the exception of God has an origion !

Now wether or not you can find an accurate record of it ?

Bill

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by Big_Bill

I'm sorry if you perceived my post as promoting skepticism among believers.

My intent was to see who researched their religions foundations, and who just followed with no interest in its origin.

Being a very curious person by nature, many questions attract my attention, and I try to find the answers. Some, like religion are difficult or impossible to find. But that does not satisfy my mind, and like the Energiser Bunny, it just keeps on going, and going ?

By the way, I found your answer in post #4 very touching !

Thank you,
Bill

I have no problem at all with your inquiry - that's what we're here (at PC) for. A better way to phrase my comment is that I noted a touch of irony in that you approach your questioning of religion with something akin to religious fervor. That is not a bad thing. I appreciate anyone who has passion for any area of life - be it learning or whatever.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Big_Bill]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Go to the the Vatican for a thorough look at the wealth accumulated by the Catholic Church over the ages. The Vatican Museum is perhaps the most opulent collection of valuable treasures anywhere in the world. It's mind-blowingly beautiful and almost nauseating at the same time.

Well finnbow,

I felt this feeling as I entered the doors of St. Patrick's Cathedral, before that I was thinking that St. Patrick's Cathedral was an beautiful example of man's edifice to man. Impressed, but not religiously ?

I would like to see the many treasures in the Vatican Vaults ! Those that only a few, with special permission can see !

Bill