Blicero / christ myth

rj rjackson at mail.usyd.edu.au
Tue Dec 21 13:25:15 CST 1999


?> Yes, I see, and agree. And yes the question mark is needed. I should
have
> said that the salvational, transcendendal aspect is of the GREATEST
> importance. 

To many, yes. To others it is an opportunity to manipulate, indoctrinate
-- the Baby Jesus Con Game et. al.

> Christianity is a Hope for somehow overcoming the Evil (sin if
> you will)  of our Materiality. 

As are all faiths. Sometimes (always?), though, it's just an excuse for
letting those evils persist, for taking Control. 


"Who would have thought so many would be here?" (537)

Glory be.



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