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Extraordinary Claims => Religion General Discussion => Other Religions => Topic started by: Baruch on November 20, 2017, 06:16:44 PM

Title: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: Baruch on November 20, 2017, 06:16:44 PM
Or Japanese people are always a little different:

http://www.cismor.jp/uploads-images/sites/3/2006/02/Discourses-and-Realpolitik-on-Monotheism-and-Polytheism.pdf

But consider ...

Alexander the Great - goal - conquer world
Emperor Constantine - goal - conquer world
Caliph Umar - goal - conquer world

But ...

King David - goal - conquer Bathsheba ... yes us underachieving Jews win again!
Title: Re: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: ƵenKlassen on December 16, 2017, 01:22:21 AM
I have multiple imaginary friends:

The Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pikachu, and Jesus Christ...
Title: Re: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: Baruch on December 16, 2017, 10:58:33 AM
Quote from: ƵenKlassen on December 16, 2017, 01:22:21 AM
I have multiple imaginary friends:

The Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pikachu, and Jesus Christ...

At least you have some friends.  Pr126 who posts here, doesn't even have imaginary friends ;-)
Title: Re: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: Cavebear on December 18, 2017, 08:41:52 AM
Quote from: Baruch on December 16, 2017, 10:58:33 AM
At least you have some friends.  Pr126 who posts here, doesn't even have imaginary friends ;-)

OK, score one for Baruch!  I'll admit to a killer post when I see one. 
Title: Re: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: Baruch on December 18, 2017, 07:31:43 PM
Quote from: Cavebear on December 18, 2017, 08:41:52 AM
OK, score one for Baruch!  I'll admit to a killer post when I see one.

I was being sarcastic "see ;-)".  I am everyone's friend, imaginary or otherwise.
Title: Re: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: Gregory on March 18, 2020, 01:24:55 AM
Monotheism was a solution for polytheism.  It was very much state-approved.  Multiculturalism has the approval of the many nowadays.
Title: Re: The solution for monotheism, is more theism ... polytheism
Post by: Baruch on March 18, 2020, 04:56:54 AM
Quote from: Gregory on March 18, 2020, 01:24:55 AM
Monotheism was a solution for polytheism.  It was very much state-approved.  Multiculturalism has the approval of the many nowadays.

I am from the theocracy, I am here to cure your soul.