ACHARYA

DM Murdock is probably the most influential author, until recently, to have shaped my worldview of life and afterlife--otherwise called "religion". By refuting the divine existence of Christ and explaining the connection between celestial events and religion, she effectively shows the reader that religions, all religions, are basically an off-shoot of pagan worship having to do with the natural revolution of the sun, stars, and other planets.

This is important because, if it is true, she can show that religions from the beginning of time had to do with our world and our understanding of it in connection with the universe.

Through the ages, humankind has taken these beliefs and used them for their benefit to unite peoples, gather power, and gain riches.  It is a theme that repeats itself.

If you have an open mind, one that can effectively deal with fear, she will open the possibilities of other worldviews to you in such a way that will be difficult (if you are a critical thinker) to refute.

Acharya S, as she is referred to, uses many sources, both old and new, and weaves them together to create a clear and believable tapestry of the origins of religion. 

Why is this important?  Because the downfall of this world is strongly based on religious differences, prophecies, and evil beliefs that many in the world are working on to create the unnecessary "actuality of prophecies" of the Bible, among other books.  She wants, more than anything for that "train" to stop!

Consider her theses, her theories, and try to dispute them, even if you are offended or don't agree.  Please use the brain God gave you.
 

Acharya may sound like an atheist, but is admittedly an agnostic.  I respect her for that theological stance.  I never thought I would be persuaded by any literature or theory to consider that either Christ never lived or that he was not divine.  

Think of the impact of that statement!  Christ is not divine.  It is difficult enough to abandon the faith of your childhood, much less to realize that Christianity is just the historical repetition of many savior Gods stemming back to early Paganism.

Some believers might say, "Well, the devil helped men create those beliefs to fool us."  Or, "See how important and essential those savior beliefs have been to mankind throughout history--there must be truth to it."--as if those were solid refutations of the facts and logic behind what Acharya and other researchers have uncovered.

Think about it--really???  I am tired of religions "cherry picking" when it comes to supporting their beliefs.  If something is considered against the religion's teachings then it is Satan's influence; if it is good, then it is God working through (even the subconscious) man.  Sounds nice to the believer.  Gives them something to prop up their doubts.  However, it rails against logic and exposes prejudice!

Really, the devil influenced all those generations of thousands of years to believe in a savior to discount the "true" savior?  Does the devil have more interest or power over God's influence; or is man so weak--such a lost cause? Or, that the concept of needing a savior to exonerate us of our "sins", exists in man's soul and replays throughout history, thereby "proving" the divinity of the principle.

Or does it make more sense that, humankind has always been in awe and enamored of the celestial movements and has tried to give meaning to those phenomena? 

And why would God, who claims to love his children, make it so incredibly difficult to believe in him and his "plan" for humankind?  What kind of parent is that?  The usual response?  "It is not for us to know the ways of God; you must use faith."  Really?  Mustn't we also use our God-given intelligence--and where do you draw the line.  Most Christian churches will say you draw the line at doubt, then use faith.  (Mmmm.....very convenient.)  "In the meantime, keep giving us your money and your service to prove that you are a good person who deserves the rewards of the afterlife."

Acharya explains how religious phenomena most likely came to pass in a very logical way.  She is especially adept at showing how the early church (Catholics) used and misused the early texts of Christians and Gnostics to serve their own purposes--the capricious and political ways in which beliefs were tossed aside, kept from the scriptures.  She even quotes one the early leaders as saying that they have created a wonderful fantasy that will give them power over many.  (If I'm not mistaken, it is Bishop Eusebius.)  She has the references to back it all up.  Nothing is left to chance or to blind faith.

I urge you to use your intelligence and reach out to read some of these materials.  If you are so sure of your beliefs, then what do you have to fear?   The devil?  Is not God more powerful?  And, if the Holy Ghost is with you, surely he will keep you on the right track??? "Oh, ye of little faith..." what do you fear?  Cannot all knowledge be used for good?  "The glory of God is intelligence!"  It seems to me we should use it!

Would you rather live in sublime ignorance and belief in comforting fantasies, and one day be slapped in the face with reality for eternity?  Or would you rather open your minds now, in this world, that the world propagates these myths, allowing you to progress and ultimately be "freed"?  

Pray about it, if you must.  But know that prayer and faith create beliefs, and, while it can be powerful, it also can be deceiving because the thoughts behind the prayers and faith, in turn, create emotions--they are not witnesses of the Holy Ghost.  That is Psychology 101.  (Look up cognitive therapy.)

I wish you well and much courage on your journey! 

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