Bible is full of stolen myths

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This subject is intriguing I have written many articles that conclusively prove that jesus was nubian. Our anti christ will also be.

 

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I have had many open forums about the bible. Although I do not agree with Danny , his thoughts are reasonable.

When discussing certain points of the bible I have learned ... Read More 

I have had many open forums about the bible. Although I do not agree with Danny , his thoughts are reasonable.

When discussing certain points of the bible I have learned that many people interpret verses in their own way. The bible is beleived to be the oldest book ever written, primarily the old testament. It has been written in many counrtries and I think it is safe to say in everey language. I beleive, in my most humble opinion that Danny's information about the bible stealing ideas from mythology is twisted.

The word mythology comes from the root word myth. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story.

The bible tells us that all its books i.e. matthew, revelations, luke etc... are information gathered trough accounts of witnesses like the 12 apostles for example.

Through science like history and archeology it has been proven that these witnesses actually existed. Mythological stories are passed down through different cultures and I would say mythology is more hear say.

In the days before Christ people in different cultures prayed to different gods. India and Mongolia are two of the oldest cultures and practice some of the oldest religions to ever exist. Even as of today India prays to such gods as cows, rats and even deformed children born with multiple limbs. India has more religions than any other country in the world. With this being said the majority of India still has an ultimate god that supercedes the other idols they pray to.

The mythology most common to us is greek mythology. The greeks too, like the incas , aztecs and mayans had different beleifs and idols they prayed to, but ultimately had one god.

Danny's information sounds twisted to me beacause the information in the bible accounts for how we live life on earth. Even today, people share the same experiences with those talked about in the bible.. It is more likely that the information Danny has gathered was taken- copyied from the bible.

It is true what Danny says about religion being corrupt. When you think of all of the sheeps in wolf clothing like pastors stealing money or preist molesting children you cant help to think that religion is one big lie. But one must not confuse religion with the teachings of the bible. The bible was written by god(figurtively speaking)and religion was manufactured by man.

It is easier to confuse the new testament because non christian religions dont beleive Christ is the son of god, therefore you get different interpretations.

I think wa have all at one time experienced a situation in our life that is comparable to one from the bible.

Whether you beleive in god or not, the bible is clearly a blue print to life. The bible states what is good and what is bad. And gives you examples of the consequenses you face when you choose eigther of the two. In my life following the teachings in the bible to the best of my ability helps make life just a little brighter.

 

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Winston,

Evolution results in new sub-species as well.

Examples of Forced Evolution that we have been directly responsible for:

Selective breeding of Plants
Selective ... Read More 

Winston,

Evolution results in new sub-species as well.

Examples of Forced Evolution that we have been directly responsible for:

Selective breeding of Plants
Selective breeding of canine species to achieve certain traits, resulting in numerous sub-species.

Clearly, Pit-Bulls are a different species of canine than Golden Retrievers.

While it is true that natural, un-aided or unforced evolution does take time, and even forced evolution takes a few generations, Forced evolution yields results considerably faster.

 

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"We see the results of evolution, and forced evolution on a daily basis." Who sees these? They might want to get a new pair of glasses. Doesn't evolution meaning ... Read More 

"We see the results of evolution, and forced evolution on a daily basis." Who sees these? They might want to get a new pair of glasses. Doesn't evolution meaning evolved over time? Plus, mutations are now forced evolution. I think forced evolution is a band. Isn't the end result in evolution a new species? LOL ROTF

 

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Wow, Moby...Seems like you take stock in Kent Hovind.

We see the results of evolution, and forced evolution on a daily basis.

Examples of Forced Evolution would be ... Read More 

Wow, Moby...Seems like you take stock in Kent Hovind.

We see the results of evolution, and forced evolution on a daily basis.

Examples of Forced Evolution would be the breeding of dogs, cats, and other pets. Think about that one for a little.

By the way, it is, once again, as with all supposed discoveries that people would associate with something from the bible, an assumption based on the fact that it is in a region that is assumed mentioned in the bible. What is the exact proof that it is in fact the mine of solomon?

By the way, it's funny you should mention National Geographic, because they also ran an article about how the theory of evolution is not wrong, and how the evidence that backs it is overwhelming. Way to shoot yourself in the foot.

Earnest, I have read the bible, numerous times, and am reading it again on and off between more enthralling works of fictions. You're the kind of fundie nutcase that proves my point about christians being indoctrinated, brainwashed fools.

That faith bit is the most horrible lie ever, put in place to protect the religion from facts.

Forget faith. Religious Faith is a weakness, not a strength. It is a liability to the human race, and has done nothing to improve us as a species, only make us more divided.

 

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DANNY:
WHEN YOU REJECTO GOD'S WORD AND HIM PROVE YOU NEED A SAVIOUR.

I CHALLENGE YOU TO READ THE BOOK OF ROMANS AND REREAD IT.

PER CHANCE THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL OPEN ... Read More 

DANNY:
WHEN YOU REJECTO GOD'S WORD AND HIM PROVE YOU NEED A SAVIOUR.

I CHALLENGE YOU TO READ THE BOOK OF ROMANS AND REREAD IT.

PER CHANCE THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL OPEN YOU HEART AND EYES. THEN BY FAITH(AND ONLY FAITH) WILL GOD'S WORD MAKE ANY SENSE.

1 COR 15:1-4

 

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Danny....its a bummer that it appears they found Solomon's mine mentioned in that fairy tale book. It also appears (national geographics) will have to look at the "fictional" ... Read More 

Danny....its a bummer that it appears they found Solomon's mine mentioned in that fairy tale book. It also appears (national geographics) will have to look at the "fictional" characters in the same fairy tale book, don't know why since you have proof they never existed.

Don't fret though since your an evolutionist, you'll be stoked to know your 86 Ford Taurus will grow legs and walk away in 10 million years.

 

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First off, to John,

I have sources. The only people that get to see them are the Editor and Mike, as I don't have space to put them in the actual article. Instead ... Read More 

First off, to John,

I have sources. The only people that get to see them are the Editor and Mike, as I don't have space to put them in the actual article. Instead of claiming I have no sources, Do some real digging. By the way, Christianity steals from the Egyptians as well. Those ten commandments you cling to? Yeah, those are nothing more than rephrased lines from a spell in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Check it out.

Daniel,
The only ones with twisted views on life are theists, because they have no grip on reality. What I state are simply the facts. It's actually quite possible to have everything figured out, considering all the pieces of the puzzle are there, all one has to do is put them together and get rid of the pieces that don't belong there. When you piece together science, history and the evolution of mankind, society, and its religions, it's easy to see that all religions are nothing more that fairy tales for adults who refuse to grow up and would rather cling to false hope instead of accepting the real truths of the universe. One of these truths is that everything is finite, EVERYTHING, and that death is the ultimate end to a blink of existence on an insignificant spinning ball of dirt, water, and molten metal floating in the darkness of space.

 

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Danny, I pray for you. I have read many things that you spew at Christians and they are all lies. You have very twisted views on life and I recommend that you keep an open-mind ... Read More 

Danny, I pray for you. I have read many things that you spew at Christians and they are all lies. You have very twisted views on life and I recommend that you keep an open-mind to what other's have to say without being so mean spirited. I pray that you realize that you can never have it all figured out on your own and that truth be with you. I say God bless you but wonder how you get blessed if you don't believe that there is a God? In Christ,

 

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Herodotus States in his second book of history that the Greeks stole the idea for Heracles from an Egyptian God and made him a Hero. In around 430 BC. ... Read More 

Herodotus States in his second book of history that the Greeks stole the idea for Heracles from an Egyptian God and made him a Hero. In around 430 BC.

The Book of Judges deals with the 350 year period beginning with the end of Joshua‘s life around 1398 BC to the time of Eli and Samuel. It was Samuel has been credited with writing it. Because of the era it was written in. around 1043 BC. It would appear that if one was to copied from the other it would have to be the Greek copied the story from Gods word the Bible. The others are just as easily dismissed. But I felt this is sufficient to show his lack of research in his statement.

Brother in Siste4r in Christ this is the same tactic that the Devil used in the garden He try to bring suspicion in Gods word and then denies. If you watch him he will make statement without proof and no matter how sound the reproof he will attack the person who delivers the proof and provide none himself.

 

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Oh, I forgot to mention that you claim that there's nothing wrong with being a Christian and that it makes people have better lives. This is simply not true. ... Read More 

Oh, I forgot to mention that you claim that there's nothing wrong with being a Christian and that it makes people have better lives. This is simply not true.

Christianity has a long history of needless violence and atrocities. I point you towards the Crusades, the Inquisitions, and the Salem Witch Trials. All of these cost innocent people their lives in the name of religious superstition and fear under the guise of doing god's will. It also breeds intolerance and ideologically flawed morals that are ethically lacking.

You deprive yourself of a truly good life based on fears and lies. You're so afraid of death because you can't comprehend that it's simply the end of your existence that you have to cling to the false hope of heaven while being constantly in fear of damnation for thinking for yourself which would result in hellfire. It's childish. It really is.

I live my life the best I can because I know it's all I've got. I'd rather be a truly good person because I know it's the right thing, not because I have to fear an invisible sky fairy.

Brainwashing people isn't saving them. We're out to save the brainwashed. There's no need to be sheep, following the flock and listening to the lies spewed forth by those who simply want to perpetuate a lie for the sake of controlling the masses.

 

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To "The Hard Truth" once more,

It's a historical fact that people have been saying it for years. It will never come to pass. Spewing this apocalyptic prophecy ... Read More 

To "The Hard Truth" once more,

It's a historical fact that people have been saying it for years. It will never come to pass. Spewing this apocalyptic prophecy nonsense is the exact sort of fear mongering that has kept the church in power. "Believe what we say or BURN FOREVER! OOGA BOOGA BOOGA!"

I'm sorry but I'll never subscribe to such absurdity. And further more, if I was shown things from the future that included things I'd never seen before I'd write the most precise descriptions. Otherwise anything I'd write would be irrelevant. The only way to get people to believe in a prophecy years down the line is to keep it so vague that any event could be made to fit. It doesn't make it true.

I've READ, as I've said numerous times before, the bible in it's entirety multiple times. I read it twice as a child, and twice before I finished high school. Revelations is an amusing myth but it holds absolutely no water. Also, labor/birthing pains is a horrible analogy because in most cases they happen just a few hours before labor. Thor and Loki will appear on the Empire State building having an epic battle before anything in the bible ever actually happens. And as we all know Thor and Loki don't exist. Neither does your god.

There's mountains of solid, irrefutable evidence that disprove your entire religious cannon. There is no solid evidence that anything in your book is true, especially not any of the supernatural things. There's no evidence to support your god exists but there's mounds of evidence that points to the lack of any sort of deity.

Abiogenesis disproves creation. Period. The geologic record proves that the earth is far older than it could possibly be if the bible were factual at all. There are things in the fossil record that weren't in the bible either. It would seem that common sense dictates that your book is full of stories written by those who only included what they encountered and, like all other primitive cultures, concocted a supernatural being as an easy answer for what they could not explain.

 

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You are truly in error. The old "they have been saying it for years" thing is just a quick way out for the unbeliever. Gods time is NOTHING like ours. And He did ... Read More 

You are truly in error. The old "they have been saying it for years" thing is just a quick way out for the unbeliever. Gods time is NOTHING like ours. And He did not say that it would happen over night. It in fact does occur over the years, quickening toward the end.. The time to His second coming is that like birth pains, and it occurs over a vast of time. Each contraction getting closer together in succession as the moment arrives. I'm sorry, but you can NOT argue the prophecies. They are coming to pass everyday now in our Godless society. There has never been a time in history that our planet has been in such peril as it is now, and if you READ, you will see it even mentions that. You can mock and try to disprove all you want, but you can't. You're just making a fool out of yourself. You say vague? Well, imagine if you can, being told of the future, and seeing things that you have never seen before or heard of, how else would you explain in words what you have seen or heard. These great men of God wrote as best they could to explain what was to come. Of course, that leaves open the argument of the weaker spirited or minded to come and say that it's all "vague". YOU yourself are even fulfilling prophecy as an unbeliever. It is written that people such as yourself would be the ones who come to persecute Christians by their words and actions. To mock them for their belief and try to lead them AWAY from God.
And by the way .. you say people like yourself are trying to "rescue us" .. I have to laugh. There is NOTHING to rescue us from. Even if God wasn't real, there is nothing wrong with being a Christian. To be a true Christian is to live a better life WITH God in it, than any other here on earth. You learn to be without DOUBT, you learn to live with better understandings, you learn to Love, you learn to Save, and so much more through time. And oh no!!! you don't learn this all on your own... It's God. I'm sorry, I do NOT need "rescuing" from that. YOU are the one who needs rescuing before it's too late.

You haven't done research, you have only been deceived. You are only fulfilling what the father of deception and lies would have you do.. or you wouldn't be trying so hard to disprove what you can't. I do believe I will stick to Knowing that God exists, and continue receiving His blessings...

By the way, other posters here. If you really want some good insight of today's events and fulfilling of prophesies, please visit this Christian site. It is FULL of news and info!

http://fulfilledprophecy.com/bb/index.php

Get Saved and Stay Saved.. There truly isn't much time left at all.. The world around us and it's actions prove this. And most importantly.. God Proves It to us Every day!

 

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Firstly, to "The Hard Truth." People have claimed for centuries that signs of the end times have come to pass and that biblical prophecies have been fulfilled. ... Read More 

Firstly, to "The Hard Truth." People have claimed for centuries that signs of the end times have come to pass and that biblical prophecies have been fulfilled. In American history alone there are at least three evangelist preachers that claimed, based on the current events, that the end times were nigh, and even calculated an exact date of Jesus' return, the rapture, and Armageddon. And they were all wrong.

The problem with the vague, end-times prophecies that exist in the bible, is that 1. They're VERY vague. This makes them very open to interpretation. And they have been interpreted countless times and often used as political fear devices.
2. Once again, they're stolen from a pre-dating mythology from a society very far north of the hebrews that well pre-dates the bible or anything in it. The Armageddon story is a blatant rip-off of the Norse Ragnarok.
3. This is in response to everyone who has so far and will bring up biblical prophecies regarding enemies of the church. Anyone smart enough to create the biggest scam in human history would also be smart enough, having clearly thought ahead, to put provisions to make sure that the myth maintained an air of power, authority, and truth/reality. It's obvious that given enough time society would eventually establish some sort of mass freedoms. And with those freedoms, the loss of fear of death for heresy would come. So, what better way to ensure those who have been blinded by a traditionalized myth with a fear-based control method remain believers when the real truth becomes evident than to include in the holy text that people will try to destroy the church during the end times? Think about it. Common sense. Even back then when they claimed the world was flat and the center of the universe, these authors clearly had more common sense than that. They were criminal masterminds, after all, and should be considered such.

To Terrie Trip.

Fortunately we don't need to have been there, although your argument about having not been there works against you just as much as it does for you.

Secondly what gives your religion is power is what gave all mighty emperors their power: Fear. Once the Catholic Church became a political power, it was punishable by torture or death to speak out against the church. Watch Zeitgeist. Even Catholic leaders knew there was no real truth to the religion whatsoever.

To Mac and Cindy Cranston. I've read the bible multiple times. I'm reading it again currently on and off as well as a direct English translation of the Torah. I wouldn't say anything without knowing what I'm talking about first.

I would like to state for the record that I have done all my own research and come to my own conclusions. I never needed anyone to whisper doubts into my ear. Christianity never sat right with me in the slightest. Parents tend to tell their kids that Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter bunny are real, along with, of course, God and Jesus. I'm sure a lot of you might think back to this in your own childhood. Once their kids turn maybe, 10-12, they tell them none of those are real aside from maybe God and Jesus. If anyone who's gone through this was smart they'd figure that these aren't real either. My mother never did this;she told me right out that Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny weren't real, although she never really needed to. Even as a Child I had enough common sense to know what was realistic and what wasn't. It's sad that you all didn't. "Adults with imaginary friends are stupid."-Anonymous

I have found the truth. Plain and simple. I and people like myself are simply trying to rescue you all from your delusions and false hopes.

Finally, to George West, I've thought long and hard about "what if I'm wrong." Given what I know about God and Lucifer from reading the bible more than once, I'd have to say I'd rather kick it with Lucifer, who had the courage to stand up to a cruel Tyrannical being than be around a Child with an ant farm and a Magnifying Glass that's afraid of his little ants (god.) In the entire book Satan/Lucifer only kills ten people. TEN, in the entire book. God kills over two million. Mostly for ridiculous reasons that would, if the same killings were done by any human in modern society, be considered cold-blooded hate crimes.

Also, let's not forget that gaining knowledge was the "original sin." I'm sorry but I prefer to be educated and knowledgeable than be ignorant and naive.

I find it funny that you all say the same, automated responses I hear on a regular basis. You should read each other's comments and realize how much of a brainwashed hive mind you are.

Besides, even if I am wrong, who's to say that Christianity is right about the afterlife? For all you know I could go to Valhalla or the Elysian feilds.

 

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Regarding references to many massively flawed errors in the Bible, I'd hate to be in Danny's shoes come judgment day. Whether he believes in the Lord's judgment or not, one ... Read More 

Regarding references to many massively flawed errors in the Bible, I'd hate to be in Danny's shoes come judgment day. Whether he believes in the Lord's judgment or not, one does not have to believe in rain for it to get you wet.

Question: Why is the standard 7th-grade history/social studies information he refers to supposedly more reliable than the Bible? Isn't it true that the Bible was once used as the textbook in schools?

For the record, Christians do not foolishly believe Jesus actually EXISTED, but rather that he exists! HE IS RISEN! I don't need a historical document to prove it. It's called Faith. I wonder where Uribe's faith rests.

 

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Danny,
I'm am sorry you feel you need to disprove God's holy word. People can draw comparisons with almost anything if you set your mind to it. Examples are abundant through ... Read More 

Danny,
I'm am sorry you feel you need to disprove God's holy word. People can draw comparisons with almost anything if you set your mind to it. Examples are abundant through out history of comparable circumstances. God was and has always been, He predates time and history, we can not begin to grasp this. Truely study the bible, with an open mind and heart, and see what you find. My personal experience has been that in my hardest moments, the times I most needed Him, the times I couldn't get through on my own, God has been there for me. Through prayer my needs have been answered. I know that God is with me everyday, every minute, every second. But for the sake of argument what if I were wrong, I will die peacefully believing I go on to a better place. Have you considered your fate if you are wrong? Every person comes to know God in their own way, I pray you do as well. May God bless you.
Best,
Cindy

 

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sorry danny you feel so guilty about your stance you truly have no ideal whats about to happen. why don't you try to read the bible with a more open mindedEDness instead ... Read More 

sorry danny you feel so guilty about your stance you truly have no ideal whats about to happen. why don't you try to read the bible with a more open mindedEDness instead of what other worldly people tell you seek the truth yourself you may find it will save your life you live with no hope after death, and i find that extremely sad. NO HOPE IN ANYTHING ISN'T A VERY GOOD WAY TO LIVE YOUR LIFE. GOD CREATED THE EARTH BEFORE MYTHOLOGY WAS EVER THOUHT OF. YOU NEED TO STUDY A BIT MORE. it's no hocus pocus or mythology. it's the truth that will set you free JESUS CHRIST KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. just studying mythology doesn't get it study the old testament, greek, hebrew ,arabic writings concerning these things and the bible in these different languages then maybe you could speak with a more open and understanding mind. prayer for your salvation will be a continual blessing so hang on!!!

 

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Danny,

I have heard most of what you said spoken in other formats. For instance, I heard Christopher Hitchens give a speech at the Town Hall in Seattle. Hitchens was promoting ... Read More 

Danny,

I have heard most of what you said spoken in other formats. For instance, I heard Christopher Hitchens give a speech at the Town Hall in Seattle. Hitchens was promoting his book on Atheism. It was an interesting speech and there were a lot of ministers in the audience who came to challenge Hitchens in a friendly manner.

I am thankful to live in a country where we are free to debate these questions.

Does God exist? Is the Bible the truth?

As long as we live on this earth, we will need to seek answers to these questions.

 

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Danny
You try to speak so authoritatively about things with which you have no personal experience; things you have read or have had whispered in your ear. Were you present ... Read More 

Danny
You try to speak so authoritatively about things with which you have no personal experience; things you have read or have had whispered in your ear. Were you present to see anything you talk about? If not, how can you believe you "know" what is true?
What gives Christianity the power that even you admit to? For me it is the personal experience that I witness every day in the unlimited every day miracles that surround me. You certainly have your work cut out for you if you intend to "explain" each of those.

 

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Eh, just another attack by the athiests of this world. It was written that it would happen, and here it is. Also, it can NOT be argued against, but all prophesies in the ... Read More 

Eh, just another attack by the athiests of this world. It was written that it would happen, and here it is. Also, it can NOT be argued against, but all prophesies in the Book are coming to pass, and some have already come to pass. That can NOT be argued against unless you are blind, death and dumb.. then you just can't see and realize what's coming to pass. These days we live in now ARE the LAST of days. As the famines and wars rain down upon us JUST AS WRITTEN, we shall all see the truth that is GODS Word son enough. Israelhas become the nation it was prophesied to become, and Jesus told us that the generation to see this happen would NOT pass before His coming... Guess what, that generation is almost Gone. And the Middle East is Heating up, nations are rising against nations, we are seeing signs ALL around us, JUST AS WRITTEN. He said there would be those that come to persecute many because of His name, we see that alot now. We see all of His warnings before our very eyes as we speak! Look at our world coming down all around us.. EVERY bit of what's happening now, was foretold to us!!!
SO go ahead debunkers .. there is a special place in Hell for you. Sorry, but it is the written truth. Don't shoot the messenger.

And by the way. The non believers truly fear the word and know that their time is short.. or they wouldn't be so hell bent on trying to prove their false teachings and drag down others with them. Beware of the father of lies, his time draws short.

 

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McLaughlin,

You're the deceived individual, not I. You believe in a delusion that's be overly traditionalized and unquestioned for far too long. I suggest that YOU seek ... Read More 

McLaughlin,

You're the deceived individual, not I. You believe in a delusion that's be overly traditionalized and unquestioned for far too long. I suggest that YOU seek the facts out, the real facts, not hose that your church leaders feed you.

Also, if you'd even READ the whole letter you'd notice that' I've studied more than just Greek mythology, and that includes the mythology that you yourself blindly cling to.

 

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DONT BE A DECEIVED INDIVIDUAL- YOUR SO CALLED MYTHS ARE NOT WHAT YOU tthhiinnkk THEY ARE. THE IDEOLOGY YOU ARE STATING IS NOT FACTUAL IN ANY WAY. YOU NEED TO STUDY WHAT ... Read More 

DONT BE A DECEIVED INDIVIDUAL- YOUR SO CALLED MYTHS ARE NOT WHAT YOU tthhiinnkk THEY ARE. THE IDEOLOGY YOU ARE STATING IS NOT FACTUAL IN ANY WAY. YOU NEED TO STUDY WHAT IS TRULY FACTUAL. PUT MORE OF YOUR ENERGY INTO READING BEYOND GREEK MYTHOLOGY, OPEN YOUR MIND A LITTLE BIT AND YOUR HEART . YOULL FIND WHAT YOUR SEEKING- JUST HOPE ITS SOON.