One of the most recent and popular criticisms against Christianity is the idea that Jesus never existed but was a fabrication and the embodiment of several different myths and mystical systems from the ancient world. This idea is called "mythicism" and it is hugely popular among Generations X and Y.
Mythicism is the topic of a recent underground documentary "Zeitgeist: The Movie". Not only does it promote "mythicism" it has generated political activism. The "Zeitgeist Movement" has local chapters in many states. The rationale goes like this:
Our entire political system and culture is influenced by religion. Because Christianity is composed of people who want to impose a fascist morality, we must be politically active in opposing Christianity."
Mythicism is the topic of a recent underground documentary "Zeitgeist: The Movie". Not only does it promote "mythicism" it has generated political activism. The "Zeitgeist Movement" has local chapters in many states. The rationale goes like this:
Our entire political system and culture is influenced by religion. Because Christianity is composed of people who want to impose a fascist morality, we must be politically active in opposing Christianity."
Links:
- http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Zeitgeist_Movement
- http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/
- http://zeitgeistoklahoma.wordpress.com/
- http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Zeitgeist_Movement
- http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/
- http://zeitgeistoklahoma.wordpress.com/
Advocating for a fair and moral economic system is an excellent cause, especially if you are willing to do hard work to make it happen. However the assertion that the Christian values which pervade our culture are actually responsible for historic inequality is simply wrong and prejudiced. In addition, Zeitgeist's claim that the historicity of Christianity is fake hodgepodge of ancient myths is just as prejudiced. This has taken off to such an extent that New Testament scholars (both Christian and non-Christian) find themselves debating Mythicists. Fortunately, "mythicism" has little credibility among scholars. See the following:
- http://rdtwot.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/dont-quit-your-day-job/
- http://exploringourmatrix.blogspot.com/2011/01/round-up-my-blogging-on-mythicism-thus.html
- http://davefitzgerald.blogspot.com/2011/01/dialogue-with-dr-james-mcgrath-part-ii.html
As someone who used to have one foot in the art scene (and who is familiar with Aramaic), it bears pointing out that the vast majority of young people will never cross paths with a Biblical scholar. Sadly, neither will Christian young people. But Christians will certainly and frequently cross paths with "mythicists" just as they will cross paths with enthusiastic "new atheists". Do not underestimate the power of these two ideas which work conveniently together.
- http://rdtwot.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/dont-quit-your-day-job/
- http://exploringourmatrix.blogspot.com/2011/01/round-up-my-blogging-on-mythicism-thus.html
- http://davefitzgerald.blogspot.com/2011/01/dialogue-with-dr-james-mcgrath-part-ii.html
As someone who used to have one foot in the art scene (and who is familiar with Aramaic), it bears pointing out that the vast majority of young people will never cross paths with a Biblical scholar. Sadly, neither will Christian young people. But Christians will certainly and frequently cross paths with "mythicists" just as they will cross paths with enthusiastic "new atheists". Do not underestimate the power of these two ideas which work conveniently together.
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