Have you ever wondered about the historical origins of Christmas?
Sculpture of Mithras
I wonder if Trump would ever consider replacing Jesus with an authentic American religion instead of one imported from the Middle East? Do you think that would help make America great again?
The story of Jesus is older than you might think. Before Jesus was written into the book of myths, there were older gods, also born on December 25th, for example Mithras, whose stories and super natural powers are almost identical.
"Both Mithras and Christ were described variously as 'the Way,' 'the Truth,' 'the Light,' 'the Life,' 'the Word,' 'the Son of God,' 'the Good Shepherd.' The Christian litany to Jesus could easily be an allegorical litany to the sun-god. Mithras is often represented as carrying a lamb on his shoulders, just as Jesus is. Midnight services were found in both religions. The virgin mother...was easily merged with the virgin mother Mary. Petra, the sacred rock of Mithraism, became Peter, the foundation of the Christian Church." Gerald Berry, Religions of the World
So on Christmas, it's good to remember the historical origins. Everybody knows that history is recorded by the victors. The modern tradition of Christmas replaced the historical tradition of Mithras after Christians destroyed the Church of Mithras during those political power struggles. Religion after all is just organisation of political power by providing narratives to 'believers' that are searching for 'meaning' in their lives. On Dec 25th I like to remember the history and try to spread awareness of it. My hope is by spreading the knowledge will create the understanding that all people, atheists and religious people, can come together in the spirit of love, hope and peace.