happythoughts 0 #1 September 14, 2005 Everybody has their opinion on this stuff. It's a pretty touchy subject. However, even if no one posts back, this is just to think about. What is the dividing line ? How do people call the old stuff primitive and the new stuff valid ? At what point did someone say, "Hey, there is no spirit of the brook!" or "Praying to the tree spirit is odd." ...and Druids became less stylish. Or the Egyptians who don't pray to the sun anymore. There isn't a chariot carrying the sun across the sky. We still do Easter, even though current Christians don't want to consider the fertility dance part. It isn't a "time to plant" and "pray for a good harvest" festival. Whatever people believe, do they ever sit back and go "Whoa! Full time invisiblibility..." I think the key is information. Answers to questions. When someone figures out what happens when you die, there will be a lot of people tossing pointy hats in the dust bin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingOsh 0 #2 September 14, 2005 Quote When someone figures out what happens when you die, there will be a lot of people tossing pointy hats in the dust bin. I guess that would be the point of faith. If there was proof of God, Christianity would be a lot more popular, don't you think? -------------------------------------------------- Stay positive and love your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #3 September 14, 2005 QuoteWhat is the dividing line ? When my club is stronger than your skull. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #4 September 14, 2005 QuoteWhat is the dividing line ? How do people call the old stuff primitive and the new stuff valid ? When lots of people used to believe it, but don't anymore then it's mythology. When lots of people somewhere else still believe it, it's a misguided religion. When you and the people around you believe it, it is the one true faith.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j0nes 0 #5 September 14, 2005 Quote I guess that would be the point of faith. If there was proof of God, Christianity would be a lot more popular, don't you think? Or Judaism would see a sudden surge. Unless your god's name is Allah, then Islam would be more popular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #6 September 14, 2005 I, personally, think it's ALL myth.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #7 September 14, 2005 It's religion if you believe it, mythology if you don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #8 September 14, 2005 QuoteIt's religion if you believe it, mythology if you don't. We have a winner!illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 September 14, 2005 QuoteIt's religion if you believe it, mythology if you don't. And history if the winners write it in a textbook. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #10 September 14, 2005 Quote QuoteIt's religion if you believe it, mythology if you don't. We have a winner! I still disagree. In general to be considered mythology there will have been a considerable period of disuse, or use in extreme minority. For instance very few people here (assuming the typical user to be christian) would consider Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism to be mythology, they are referred to as religions. Yet the tales of Zeus, Apollo, Dyonisus etc. to be found in countless ancient texts would fall under the title of mythology. The same goes for Norse, Roman or Celtic gods.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #11 September 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat is the dividing line ? How do people call the old stuff primitive and the new stuff valid ? When lots of people used to believe it, but don't anymore then it's mythology. When lots of people somewhere else still believe it, it's a misguided religion. When you and the people around you believe it, it is the one true faith. That is really good. Mind if I borrow that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,596 #12 September 15, 2005 Quote QuoteWhen lots of people used to believe it, but don't anymore then it's mythology. When lots of people somewhere else still believe it, it's a misguided religion. When you and the people around you believe it, it is the one true faith. That is really good. Mind if I borrow that? No! I am the One Keeper of the True Word! But thanks, it's still pretty vague and all but if you like it go ahead.I think another dividing line could be that the old stuff (mythology) is generally so much more interesting. Hell in Greek there's already been a universe spanning celestial war before the Olympians get into power. Far better than 'He was feeling a bit lonely and made the world'.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites councilman24 37 #13 September 15, 2005 Hmmm, religion is mythology with a good PR man?I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jakee 1,596 #12 September 15, 2005 Quote QuoteWhen lots of people used to believe it, but don't anymore then it's mythology. When lots of people somewhere else still believe it, it's a misguided religion. When you and the people around you believe it, it is the one true faith. That is really good. Mind if I borrow that? No! I am the One Keeper of the True Word! But thanks, it's still pretty vague and all but if you like it go ahead.I think another dividing line could be that the old stuff (mythology) is generally so much more interesting. Hell in Greek there's already been a universe spanning celestial war before the Olympians get into power. Far better than 'He was feeling a bit lonely and made the world'.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #13 September 15, 2005 Hmmm, religion is mythology with a good PR man?I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
