Let me elaborate

Posted by Fedora from ppp-139.col.cableone.net on November 10, 2000 at 00:15:32:

In Reply to: I had an anthropology prof once, who maintained that christian archaeologists are suspect because of actions like these(nm) posted by Fedora on November 09, 2000 at 17:36:34:

: : See what happens when all you seek is fortune and glory...

: : --Micah

That statement came out all wrong! I am speaking here of a group of archaeologists that have already made their mind up that their particular belief systems are right. Starting from this assumption, they then search out artifacts, etc. that validates what is already the absolute truth to them. Scientific objectivity goes out the window. Remember, I am speaking of a prof back in 1973, (boy am I getting old) and this may or may not be as common now. It seems, if I am understanding this Japanese story correctly, that he was doing something like this. Presenting proof that his race or culture is particularly older than was commonly understood. Didn't Hitler have similiar interests, in promoting the Aryan race, and Nationalism? Not that I am comparing these two on a personal level. Again, it is the "human factor" that rears its ugly head once again. But it appears to me that this is the history of humankind in a nutshell. And it makes us extremely interesting as well as dangerous.
One other thing before I sign off. Anybody ever wondered why the 4 Gospels were original written in Greek instead of Aramaic, which is the language Christ spoke, as well as his followers? Is it reasonable to assume that these ancient texts would be written in Aramaic? And if so, then how did the greek language enter into it? Ever wondered how much Greek philosophical thought is inherit in the current understanding of modern Christianity? I have always felt that Christianity as we currently understand it was perverted by this Greek influence. Among other things. OK, the can of worms is opened, lets see how many crawl out. Regards, Fedora

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Not just Christian archaeologists... Junior Jones 13:10:42 11/10/2000 (1)
- Then let it be shouted from the highest roof tops. EVERY TRUTH ,AT SOME POINT IN TIME , IS BASED UPON AN ASSUMPTION. (nm). Fedora 21:01:46 11/10/2000 (0)
perverted may not be the most descriptive term Inby 03:32:30 11/10/2000 (1)
- Oh, but, syncretism is such a nice , warm and fuzzy term. Perverted seems more to the point. (nm) Fedora 20:54:55 11/10/2000 (0)

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: : : See what happens when all you seek is fortune and glory...

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:    That statement came out all wrong! I am speaking here of a group of archaeologists that have already made their mind up that their particular belief systems are right. Starting from this assumption, they then search out artifacts, etc. that validates what is already the absolute truth to them. Scientific objectivity goes out the window. Remember, I am speaking of a prof back in 1973, (boy am I getting old) and this may or may not be as common now. It seems, if I am understanding this Japanese story correctly, that he was doing something like this. Presenting proof that his race or culture is particularly older than was commonly understood. Didn't Hitler have similiar interests, in promoting the Aryan race, and Nationalism? Not that I am comparing these two on a personal level. Again, it is the "human factor" that rears its ugly head once again. But it appears to me that this is the history of humankind in a nutshell. And it makes us extremely interesting as well as dangerous. 
:      One other thing before I sign off. Anybody ever wondered why the 4 Gospels were original written in Greek instead of Aramaic, which is the language  Christ spoke, as well as his followers? Is it reasonable to assume that these ancient texts would be written in Aramaic? And if so, then how did the greek language enter into it? Ever wondered how much Greek philosophical thought is inherit in the current understanding of modern Christianity? I have always felt that Christianity as we currently understand it was perverted by this Greek influence. Among other things. OK, the can of worms is opened, lets see how many crawl out.   Regards, Fedora

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