To find the common thread, we first have to explore some stories, so hang on until we get through these in the Part I video. After this, it gets really interesting.

HORUS

“Broadly speaking, the story of Horus is as follows: Horus was born on December 25th of the virgin Isis-Meri. His birth was accompanied by a star in the east, which in turn, three kings followed to locate and adorn the new-born savior. At the age of 12, he was a prodigal child teacher, and at the age of 30 he was baptized by a figure known as Anup and thus began his ministry. 

Horus had 12 disciples he traveled about with, performing miracles such as healing the sick and walking on water. Horus was known by many gestural names such as The Truth, The Light, God’s Annointed Son, The Good Shepherd, The Lamb of God, and many others. After being betrayed by Typhon, Horus was crucified, buried for 3 days, and thus, resurrected.

These attributes of Horus, whether original or not, seem to permeate in many cultures of the world, for many other gods are found to have the same general mythological structure.

ATTIS

Attis, of Phyrigia, born of the virgin Nana on December 25th, crucified, placed in a tomb and after 3 days, was resurrected.

KRISHNA

Krishna, of India, born of the virgin Devaki with a star in the east signaling his coming, performed miracles with his disciples, and upon his death was resurrected.

DIONYSUS

Dionysus of Greece, born of a virgin on December 25th, was a traveling teacher who performed miracles such as turning water into wine, he was referred to as the “King of Kings,” “God’s Only Begotten Son,” “The Alpha and Omega,” and many others, and upon his death, he was resurrected.

MITHRA

Mithra, of Persia, born of a virgin on December 25th, he had 12 disciples and performed miracles, and upon his death was buried for 3 days and thus resurrected, he was also referred to as “The Truth,” “The Light,” and many others. Interestingly, the sacred day of worship of Mithra was Sunday.

The fact of the matter is there are numerous saviors, from different periods, from all over the world, which subscribe to these general characteristics. The question remains: why these attributes, why the virgin birth on December 25th, why dead for three days and the inevitable resurrection, why 12 disciples or followers? To find out, let’s examine the most recent of the solar messiahs.”

Part II

Part III

Hopefully, this movie does not turn you into an atheist. The movie also does not have to turn you off of all religions. It may just open up a deeper metaphysical or cosmic meaning for you. Just because there are many similar God and Savior stories does not prove that God or a Higher Power does not exist. These stories also do not claim to prove that there is no soul or spirit. This movie also does not disprove love or Agape love. 

So continue to explore the mystery of spirituality inside of yourself, as well as the reasons why so many different religions end up having so many similarities. How did that come to pass? What is the reason for it?

The Greatest Story Ever Told; via @AGreenRoad
http://agreenroad.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-greatest-story-ever-told.html