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Posted on: April 16, 2017 at 11:34:16 CT

Knucklehead MU

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There are many ancient cults that claimed their leader rose from the dead. It was a standard marketing tactic used to recruit illiterates during that era.

Christianity didn't invent the concept.

Why did Christianity succeed so well with that marketing strategy? - after a few hundred years they sold out and became the religion of the "Holy roman empire". Christianity's success was a direct by product of the success of the Roman empire.

There was absolutely nothing holy about the Roman empire. That is why they were able to take over such a large area.

Why did the Roman's adopt a religion. It is a useful behavior modification tool. Many King's claimed a "devine right to rule" Absolutely none of them actually had a devine right to rule.

See also, Bob Dylan's song "with god on our side".

Edited by Knucklehead at 11:43:01 on 04/16/17

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Why did Jesus rise from the dead? - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:00:24

For libtard idiots like u(nm) - TigerFan92 MU - 4/16 21:45:35

RE: Why did Jesus rise from the dead? - sarasotatiger MU - 4/16 19:27:02

Mm - TigerFan92 MU - 4/16 21:57:18

I thought you studied the Bible. There is no lack of - Spanky KU - 4/16 16:43:06

There absolutely is(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/17 12:01:23

Must one not know the answer before asking a question? - Toger STL - 4/16 17:55:18

He professes to be an expert on the topic - Spanky KU - 4/16 21:17:44

Hes nothing more than a great teacher if he doesnt (nm) - tigerinhogtown STL - 4/16 15:53:14

Would that be a bad thing?(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 16:48:22

No, but not as great as being the Risen one(nm) - tigerinhogtown STL - 4/16 16:52:54

Allow me to play Devil's Advocate, pun intended - cnk ATL - 4/16 16:56:19

Considering they all died as a result of their belief - tigerinhogtown STL - 4/16 16:59:00

That's a valid consideration(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 17:01:29

Interesting - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 15:19:44

To show it can be done. - Toger STL - 4/16 15:11:43

You are a bigot and you get off on stirring crap up - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 14:34:58

Being dead is probably like being the pickle. And - hokie VT - 4/16 13:16:08

how did u becum braindead - yy4u MU - 4/16 13:06:36

RE: Why did Jesus rise from the dead? - johncoffey MU - 4/16 12:57:22

Do you have a condensed version?(nm) - Toger STL - 4/16 15:29:08

That is what I thought too(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 15:53:53

So we cling to this incarnation so much we crave its extensi - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 14:21:18

Maybe he had too pee(nm) - playhard STL - 4/16 12:27:35

It's metaphorical - cnk ATL - 4/16 12:18:49

No its not.. but keep trying(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 14:32:14

Ok, let's say it isn't metaphorical - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:00:11

no it doesnt work that way either - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:01:39

Of course it does - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:05:42

and who do you find it through?(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:06:38

My self(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:07:38

Kingdom of God is within YOU. yes(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 15:55:39

LOL.. wow just wow(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:08:36

You can find it in your self too - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:15:18

no thanks..(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:22:47

You can't get there if you don't want to.(nm) - Toger STL - 4/16 15:14:31

NOW we are getting a little closer - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 14:24:03

Keep justifying yourself with your nonsense lies and ignoran - TigerFan92 MU - 4/16 22:00:18

Totally incorrect - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 15:25:31

RE: Totally incorrect - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 15:58:13

You are offered eternal life if you believe and - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 16:37:58

RE: You are offered eternal life if you believe and - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:44:58

RE: You are offered eternal life if you believe and - sarasotatiger MU - 4/16 20:13:31

Saved from an eternal life - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 16:59:28

RE: Saved from an eternal life - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 17:04:18

Happy Easter (NM) - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 18:34:07

cuckoo the clown says... just give it up(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 14:32:56

you are metaphorical(nm) - Butcher of Bakersfield STL - 4/16 13:00:10

thank you very much, sir(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 13:54:29

Did Allah ask you to challenge infidels on Easter Sunday? - Fourth and Long MU - 4/16 12:10:36

Easter is a time people will discuss it (nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 14:25:52

Allah has no interest in me or you or what happens in this - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 14:25:23

Read the Koran.. man the **** you make up(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 14:31:54

You are being dishonest again. You claim - hefeweizen MU

- 4/16 11:51:19

That is a VERY honest question - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 12:01:12

Unfortunately - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 15:44:48

THAT is the tradition - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:00:16

I Disagree - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 16:06:24

That would be a seriously minority view with Christians - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:12:11

It may well be a minority view, but - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 16:27:59

RE: It may well be a minority view, but - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:31:13

I think Jesus' message works on many levels - cnk ATL - 4/16 16:42:21

Well said (NM) - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 18:35:25

And a fine and happy Easter to you kind sir - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 17:05:18

this post of yours had more lies in it than one could - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:35:41

You are dishonest. You already had answers ready to go for - hefeweizen MU

- 4/16 12:05:07

I do NOT have an answer - that's the point - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 14:35:55

Interesting - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 15:49:13

What do you mean? - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:06:03

I think you regurgitate your book studies - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 16:16:15

RE: I think you regurgitate your book studies - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:28:00

And as far as behave or misbehave goes, - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 23:04:51

RE: I think you regurgitate your book studies - SmallKingTut MU - 4/16 22:19:34

There are metaphors. It's all good, great weight there.(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/17 03:56:13

Absolutely. Metaphors and their longer cousins, - SmallKingTut MU - 4/17 08:49:20

try the bible you pretend to have read and then not read(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:11:26

If you believe Jesus was a messenger - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:04:00

SO THAT then is the answer or postulated answer to my query - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:09:17

wasnt just a messenger.. (nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:05:29

Ok, that doesn't change anything in my post(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:06:35

No where does it label him a messenger.. you do - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:07:19

He may not be labeled as a messanger - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:18:28

Where do you go to find what he came for? - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:23:16

The Bible and meditation (NM) - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:24:00

So you selectively chose what you want to believe and - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:24:28

What am I disregarding?(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:25:26

You said there were multiple paths in another post - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:26:15

yes(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:27:16

The bible says there is only one.. and you disagree?(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:27:59

It's a matter of literal and figurative meaning - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:30:03

The bible tells you who Jesus was you are the one who - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:31:12

Let me first say, I am not a Christian - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:35:48

Then I wouldnt waste one minute on the Bible - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:36:59

It's simply a matter of interpretation - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:38:20

again its not.. scripture builds on scripture..(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:40:18

Of course it is - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:45:50

try reading Gordon Fee's book on how to read the Bible - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:46:46

I'll check it out, thanks - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:50:41

I know who she is and have read some of her work.. Try - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:53:13

I put that Gordon Fee book on hold at the library - cnk ATL - 4/16 15:57:01

look forward to it(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:57:39

Blah blah blah. More dishonesty(nm) - hefeweizen MU

- 4/16 14:44:31

Marketing - Knucklehead MU - 4/16 11:34:16

There is something to that(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:50:41

Ever wonder why there are so many catholics in South America - Knucklehead MU - 4/16 11:58:10

sure(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 12:01:58

To demonstrate his authority over life and death - Guy on a Bison KC - 4/16 11:29:45

But Death is as natural as birth, the conclusion of birth - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:46:23

To save mankind - Uncle Fester USMC - 4/16 11:07:14

From what - from dying (?) from taking part in the natural - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:10:37

dont drag Hank into your lying mess..(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 15:48:11

To allow entrance into the kingdom of Heaven. Did you say - Emoji Man MSU - 4/16 11:32:04

The kingdom of God is within you(nm) - cnk ATL - 4/16 12:20:31

Right On - it is in Spirit, right on - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 14:27:14

I've found it a couple of times - cnk ATL - 4/16 14:59:00

Yes, it is ineffable the sense of it, but unmistakeable(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 16:14:02

RE: To allow entrance into the kingdom of Heaven. Did you say - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:40:28

You're a fool who speaks much and says nothing. - Emoji Man MSU - 4/16 11:46:22

Well, man-who-hides-behind- many -handles, you have - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:49:35

Personally, I feel that too much religious contemplation can - Emoji Man MSU - 4/16 12:00:08

To ease your mind - three years ago - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 12:03:58

my guess is that he knows the topic(nm) - DevilsAdvocate MU - 4/16 11:32:51

I don't think he knows shlt from shinola. - Emoji Man MSU - 4/16 11:35:37

No emoji for that?(nm) - DevilsAdvocate MU - 4/16 11:37:48

just use rask it means ****(nm) - MizSecZou MU - 4/16 14:36:27

From themselves (unfortunateky it did not work imo) - DevilsAdvocate MU - 4/16 11:23:00

Interesting thing about the Sixth Great Extinction and GW - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:29:27

Jesus tried to point out if you only serve yourself - DevilsAdvocate MU - 4/16 11:30:53

I'll buy that - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:34:06

I thought that was Mick Jagger(nm) - Danny Whizzbang USA - 4/16 11:33:37

Great song - DevilsAdvocate MU - 4/16 11:37:14

To get to the other side?(nm) - Danny Whizzbang USA - 4/16 11:05:59

Seems that would keep you from the other side (nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:17:00

Once you're on the other side, this is the other side(nm) - Danny Whizzbang USA - 4/16 11:24:41

Oh no, no, no. I don't think so - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:31:04

Oh yeah. Forgot my quantum physics(nm) - Danny Whizzbang USA - 4/16 11:32:00

Don't go forgetting that(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 4/16 11:41:39

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