Jesus And The Mystical Origins

Jesus was born on December 25 through immaculate conception. He could turn water into wine and walk on water. He was betrayed by one of his twelve followers, crucified, died, and subsequently resurrected three days later.

However, some biblical scholars controversially believe that these claims are heavily influenced by stories of other ancient deities. One prominent comparison is between Jesus and the ancient Greek god Dionysus. There are also claims that the ancient Egyptian gods Horus and Osiris significantly influenced the story of Christ, leading some to question whether Jesus was a historical figure at all.

One theory posits that the purpose of reinventing the myth of the Son of God coming to Earth was a Roman hoax designed to control the populace. Biblical scholar Joseph Atwill stated on his website: “Christianity may be considered a religion, but it was developed and used as a system of mind control to produce slaves that believed God decreed their slavery.” Atwill argues that, at the time, Jewish sects in Palestine were expecting a ‘warrior Messiah,’ which became increasingly problematic for the Roman Empire. As a result, the rulers resorted to psychological warfare, seemingly giving the citizens what they desired while ensuring they followed their laws. Atwill added, “They surmised that the way to stop the spread of zealous Jewish missionary activity was to create a competing belief system. That’s when the ‘peaceful’ Messiah story was invented.”

There are also parallels between Jesus and the Buddha. Both visited their temples at the age of twelve, where they astonished those around them with their wisdom. Each is said to have fasted in solitude for an extended period: Buddha for forty-seven days and Jesus for forty days. Both wandered to a fig tree after their fasts and began their public ministries at approximately the same age.

Both figures faced temptation at the beginning of their ministries. The “devil” told Buddha, “Do not go forth to adopt a religious life but return to your kingdom, and in seven days you shall become emperor of the world, riding over the four continents.” To Jesus, the temptation was, “All these [kingdoms of the world] I will give you if you fall and worship me” (Matthew 4:9). Buddha replied to the devil, “Get away from me,” while Jesus responded, “Begone, Satan!” (Matthew 4:10). Both aimed to establish a kingdom of heaven on Earth.

According to the Somadeva, a Buddhist holy book, a Buddhist ascetic offended Buddha, so he plucked out his eye and cast it away. Similarly, Jesus said, “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away” (Matthew 5:29).

According to the Bhagavata Purana, some believe that Krishna was born without a sexual union, through “mental transmission” from the mind of Vasudeva into the womb of his mother, Devaki. Both Christ and Krishna are referred to as God and the Son of God. They were both sent from heaven to Earth in human form and are recognized as saviors and the second person of the Trinity. Krishna’s adoptive human father was also a carpenter, while a divine spirit or ghost is considered their actual father. Both Krishna and Jesus are of royal descent and were visited at birth by wise men and shepherds, guided by a star. In both cases, angels issued warnings that a local dictator planned to kill the newborn and had decreed his assassination.

As a result, the parents fled: Mary and Joseph went to Muturea, while Krishna’s parents sought refuge in Mathura. Both Christ and Krishna withdrew to the wilderness as adults and each claimed, “I am the Resurrection.” They were regarded as “without sin” and recognized as god-men, possessing both human and divine qualities. Both performed numerous miracles, including healing the sick, with one of their first miracles being the healing of a leper. Each cured “all manner of diseases,” cast out demons, and raised the dead. They selected disciples to spread their teachings, were known for their meekness and mercy, and faced criticism for associating with sinners. Both celebrated a last supper, forgave their enemies, were crucified, and were resurrected.

Dionysus was born of a virgin on December 25 and, as the Holy Child, was placed in a manger. He was a traveling teacher who performed miracles and “rode in a triumphal procession on an ass.” Dionysus was considered a sacred king who was killed and eaten in an eucharistic ritual for fecundity and purification. He rose from the dead on March 25 and was recognized as the God of the Vine, turning water into wine. He was called “King of Kings” and “God of Gods,” and was considered the “Only Begotten Son,” “Savior,” “Redeemer,” “Sin Bearer,” “Anointed One,” and the “Alpha and Omega.” He was often identified with the Ram or Lamb, and his sacrificial title of “Dendrites,” or “Young Man of the Tree,” suggests he was hung on a tree or crucified.

In the middle of the 100s AD, along the south coast of the Black Sea, Glycon was considered the son of the God Apollo, who came to Earth through a miraculous birth. Glycon represented the earthly manifestation of divinity, arrived on Earth in fulfillment of divine prophecy, provided his chief believer with the power of prophecy, enabled believers to speak in tongues, performed miracles, healed the sick, and raised the dead.

Zoroaster was born of a virgin through an immaculate conception, described as being by a ray of divine reason. He was baptized in a river and, in his youth, astounded wise men with his wisdom. He faced temptation in the wilderness from the devil and began his ministry at the age of 30. Zoroaster was baptized with water, fire, and “holy wind.” He cast out demons and restored sight to a blind man, teaching about Heaven and Hell while revealing mysteries such as resurrection, judgment, salvation, and the apocalypse. He possessed a sacred cup or grail and was ultimately slain. His religion practiced a form of eucharist, and he was referred to as the “Word made flesh.” Zoroaster’s followers anticipated a “second coming” in the virgin-born Saoshynt or Savior, who was prophesied to come in 2341 AD and begin his ministry at age 30, heralding a golden age.

Horus was born of a virgin, Isis, and was the only begotten son of the god Osiris. His birth was heralded by the star Sirius, known as the morning star. During the winter solstice (around December 21), ancient Egyptians paraded a manger and child representing Horus through the streets. Horus did not have a specific birth date, as he was not a human. In his infancy, he faced a death threat from Herut, who tried to have him murdered. To protect him, God instructed his mother, “Come, thou goddess Isis, hide thyself with thy child.” Similarly, an angel warned Jesus’ father to “Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt.”

There is a significant gap in Horus’ life history between the ages of 12 and 30. Like Zoroaster, he was baptized at age 30, and the fate of his baptizer was that he was beheaded. Horus performed miracles, such as walking on water, casting out demons, healing the sick, and restoring sight to the blind. He was crucified, descended into hell, and was resurrected after three days.

This article explores the intriguing connections between the narratives of Jesus and various ancient deities such as Buddha, Krishna, Dionysus, and Glycon. It suggests that the story of Jesus may have been influenced by or derived from these ancient myths. Additionally, the text raises the provocative idea that Christianity could have been designed as a means of controlling the minds of its followers. By highlighting the similarities in the life events and teachings of these figures, readers are encouraged to reflect on the origins and purpose of the story of Jesus.

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