I'm 55 yr old greek female born in Sydney Australia I was taught mythology and orthodox travel and worked in Greece tourist guide in mythology my father study in Greece orthodox in mountains explained to me listen to your gut feeling understand is all just stories depending who was in power they make the story to suit themselves Man lol🥂🕊️🌻🦋
@@lucasgrey9794 my mum died in a car accident 1976 she was only 36yrs old I was 8 yrs old 5 min away from home after work my parents owned a 🎏 shop in Brighton le sands going home to pickup my 2 olders sister and go to my mum's sister's 🏠 for her birthday celebrations we never made it home it was night I was thrown from the car dad was trapped my my had been throw out of the passages door no seat belts in 1976 I was left in the Dard screaming it was industrial estate all I remember someone took me by the hand took me to safety I never saw that person again when the ambulance found me they couldn't understand the condition of the vehicle smashed so bad and I didn't have a mark on me never got taken to hospital taken home when I explained to my dad and police what did I see before the accident I saw a bright light coming to Ward's the car and couldn't worn my dad he was a safe driver I those days there was no grieve council's support my father and sister care for me i was sent to my grandmother's home in a village and lived and studied 1 yr in Greece returned to Sydney to return to yr 7 I have goog values given to me and my dad always said the world is your oyster you are pearl he died when I was 33 yrs a became homeless 2rs never got addicted to drugs by the way I was business owner of a fashion store it meant nothing to me 25 yrs later I'm a mum beautiful son works study Mexican only 18 he also lost his ather just before covid I had to relocate us I am strong mindful at 55 I understand life it is short Sydney NSW Australia 🕊️🦋🌻
Hello Derick. I was a born in JW, out now for 6 years. I found you recently, and you are taking my understandings and questioning to a whole new level. Your Pod casts are superb. Thank you. I love the topics. The guests. The reasoning and research. Now that we are relocating to Denver, I am hoping to have more time to do my own research. At 51, I am never too old to learn!
Thanks a lot for yet another brlliant video! I cannot imagine how much it would have meant to me, had I had access to information on this level, when I turned my back on the Jehovah´s Witnesses, more than 40 years ago, aged 14. It is probably impossible for those brought up in secular and non-fundamentalist environments to fully grasp how it feels to be within a fundamentalist setting (be it officially religious or ideolgical - if it´s extreme enough it´s really religious in nature), and what it takes to fully break free. Many of my apostate contemporaries broke down under pressure and either returned to live as covert hipocrites or were crushed by shunning-policies and/or the installed fear, ending up as broken human beings. Normally I doubt everything and have done so since leaving the sect. But I have NO doubt, that you are saving lives!
It’s funny how the Christian dogma takes certain fundamental literal views, and then in other places in the Bible, they’ll say things like “well it was just a different time” when they can’t explain the obvious evil and questionable things that were allowed by Yahweh.
Derek when my 'deconstruction' hit it felt like gravity stopped. And my family didn't care. That good old Church of Christ love..its really hate..like Tracy Harris knows.
It’s really hard to believe all these people that died and allegedly saw things before that came back to life. The mind is a powerful thing and hallucinations can seem completely real. Covid psychosis made me find that out
@@davidlafleche1142 All Jerusalem proves is that the folks who lived there thousands of years ago composed a bunch of stories that were very attractive to those who wanted to believe them. Without the subjectivity of those believers, Jerusalem would be a stack of old limestone just like a myriad of other ancient sites.
@@Simon.the.Likeable The Jews returned to their ancestral homeland in 1948. Israel is thus the only nation ever to be re-established after having been destroyed. Ever since that time, Islamic and Roman Catholic terrorists have been trying desperately to commit genocide against the Jews and steal their land. Yest, despite outnumbering the Jews 6-to-1, they have never defeated Israel in any war they've ever started. Why not? Because the Jewish Messiah and King is the Lord Jesus Christ and He will never allow Israel to be defeated. "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?" (Psalm 2:1, KJV). There cannot be any other explanation.
I'll miss your videos, but will start with Genesis again and work through those that I missed in the previous books. Looking forward to what you will come up with in future.
Please seek professional help that is guided by a medical doctor (MD degree) using FDA approved pharmaceutical products. There are psychiatrists who specialize in recovery from addiction to various chemicals: PLEASE FIND ONE AND COMMIT YOURSELF TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL CARE!!!!! 😇
You can beat it. I went to a 5 year long rehab called prison. Don't let the God aspect of 12 step programs turn you off. The idea of God in those programs simply means a power outside of yourself. I love the phrase that you give up one thing for everything instead of giving up everything for one thing.
Why are these mega channels getting so many views? IMO, I think that those folks have not read the Bible for themselves. And it is about "networking". Derek, just keep doing what you are doing. Followers who are experienced with some networking can help by social sharing. I appreciate you leading our "family Bible study".
I think it's Crecganford who has a video discussing a mythological island at the edge of the world where the dead live. It sounds suspiciously similar to Plato's Atlantis. Also Revelation- the new Jerusalem where the sun never sets.
One of the questions gave me pause: what creation myth do you value the most? I haven't thought about that in years, but it would definitely be the cult of Ptah, who created the universe by speaking it into existence. I also like that Ptah is not depicted as an angry god; his form is rather pleasing, and he tends to value knowledge above all else. Not like Odin, Zeus, or Yahveh at all. I could see his worship being revived to some extent in the present century. If we have to have a god, Ptah would be a good candidate.
Im no longer a believer... but what do I do now? All my friends are Christians. I feel very alone... They dont know how I really believe... Im afraid of how they will respond... I have no other friends... Finding life very freeing but at the same time difficult... any suggestions?
Yes, Enjoy The Felling Of No Cross On Your Back, Relish The Idea That YOU As A Being, Live, Have Talents, Abilities, Wants, Cares, And Desires, You Can Feel Free To Be Part Of Your Family, You Can Feel Free To Have Your Friends, Your Loved Ones, And Most Of All, You Can Feel Free To Learn, Free to Allow Expansion, Not Only For Yourself, But For Those That Are A Part Of YOUR Existence, And Hopefully, To Enhance Theirs.
Believe in yourself. Your ability to reason and discern are exactly like your muscles. They will become stronger and adept the more they are utilized. People are built to go forward into the future. Have fun.
@@springNoNWo "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6, KJV). Every other belief system in the world is wrong.
There were some websites I read, years ago, which spent a lot of time exploring the connections between Greek thought and the formation of the Jewish scriptures, from a scholarly perspective. So others have explored these ideas, though I do think such things are rare on UA-cam.
From my experience, Derick, the Christian kids who are honest about normal puberty etc are the ones most likely to question their beliefs, and the first to leave due to seeing BS.
In response to the question at 1:30:15 about zodiacs in synagogues: I have thought about this, and I think that it is meaningful that synagogue is a Greek word, meaning to speak together, and that throughout the new testament, it makes distinctions between synagogues as such and Jewish synagogues. I think that a first century synagogue was a kind of conventionally Hellenistic town hall meeting place that many communities had, and some of them were Jewish, while some were not. By the first century, Judaism had been imposed upon the local people of northern Israel for less than a century, and so the population there were coerced into being Jewish and would have a very blended, synchronistic, cosmopolitan culture. Like, if it was totally Jewish, why was there a herd of swine around for Matthew 8:28-34, and archaeology shows that swine did exist there as a staple at the time. So, the Northern Israel area was probably not as totally Jewish as we suppose. Would love to learn more if anyone can add to this or correct me. Thanks!
Koh En made a salient comment during the livestream: "when is this channel going to cover the dogma and myths of Buddhism and Hinduism ? Middle and Upper class caucasians in western cultures seem to be enamored with these other brain wash systems" I concur, these belief systems have been used as taproots for the new age and all together are used to justify all manners of imbecility and anti-human, ascetical behavior. That they haven't undergone as profound an attack as Christian fundamentalism has in the US and in Britain is a sign of partiality and a vulnerability.
Buddhism was particularly deadly in Japan during the War, with all major sects fully endorsing it and even providing seas of ink justifying it. Buddhist monks trained soldiers so they’d be more effective in battle and temples did fundraising activities to buy war material, including planes. The Chinese front, in particular, was heavily promoted with batshit notions of “purging” China from “impure” Buddhism. “Zen at War” covers the whole thing and it is truly chilling.
It'd be an interesting topic to dive into. But I doubt Derek is going to. Certainly not anytime soon. His experience is with christianity and the fundamentalism that emerges as a result of it within a US context. He deals with judaism and ancient Greco Roman beliefs because they inform christianity. He even deals with islam infrequently because these are related belief systems and there is growing overlap in how they interact. His scientology stuff seems to mostly exist because he has a friend who relates to it. Buddhism and hinduism are basically non concerns in the US. While I'm fairly skeptical of so called "philosophical buddhism", it's even less of a problem relative to other things. We're talking about maybe a hundred thousand people in the US practicing these things. In a country of over 350 million. It'd be a big shift for the channel as well as a massive learning experience for Derek, all for something that affects a teeny tiny fraction of the audience. There are almost certainly many people subscribed to this channel who don't know any practicing hindus and some who may never even meet one in their lives. If someone feels like this is a subject that needs more eyeballs and that they have some experience with it in order to lend credibility to their criticisms, then they should start a channel and start talking about it. I'd be interested in hearing from such a person. But I don't think it's reasonable to ask this of MythVision. I don't know if you've noticed, but Derek is already pretty busy as is.
I could not agree with you more!!! The problem is, we simply don't know when or how our physical universe was created. Reality is a profound mystery. I, for one struggling 'pilgrim', cannot believe that the amazingly complex order I see all around me evolved out of nothingness. I can rationalize it, but for some strange reason, I cannot believe my own rationalizations!!😇
Ahh, Little One, Far From Your Being Able To Understand, That Dieties Are In NO Place To Judge, Especially Those Who Admonish Themselves Above Their "Creation"
Try being a hormonal girl raised in a Christian home, by parents who seemed to think women were not suppose to desire sex. That was a man thing. Touching yourself is fine, and healthy. That is what I say.
Question: concerning the guy that wanted to be eaten with by an animal. What were this guy's thoughts on the resurrection of the dead? If he was eaten, did he think he would still be part of the resurrection at the end of time? Just wondering...
Hi Jill.. that is a great question. Like the traditional philosophers, the Christian martyrs faced death without fear (at least to some extent) due to their various beliefs that they would survive death. This tradition extended back to Socrates’ confident/noble death. Ignatius in some of his writings did express confidence that he would survive death. Here is what Socrates’s disciple (Plato) wrote of him: Socrates concludes that the soul of the virtuous man is immortal, and the course of its passing into the underworld is determined by the way he lived his life. The philosopher, and indeed any man similarly virtuous, in neither fearing death, nor cherishing corporeal life as something idyllic, but by loving truth and wisdom, his soul will be eternally unperturbed after the death of the body, and the afterlife will be full of goodness... Socrates grows aware of their doubt and assures his interlocutors that he does indeed believe in the soul's immortality, regardless of whether or not he has succeeded in showing it as yet. For this reason, he is not upset facing death and assures them that they ought to express their concerns regarding the arguments... Socrates pauses, and asks Cebes to voice his objection as well. He says, "I am ready to admit that the existence of the soul before entering into the bodily form has been ... proven; but the existence of the soul after death is in my judgment unproven.”
Can someone answer something for me? I left Christianity in 2019, and had decided that Judaism gets it right…but since I discovered the history of El Elyon and Yahweh being derived from Mesopotamian/Canaanite mythology, I’m devastated. Is this just a theory, or is there actual proof? Why would the rabbis not feel compelled to tell people if they knew this? Thanks to anyone who can answer. Also, please be kind. I’ve had people from this channel jump all over me for asking simple questions. Thanks…
In the same boat coming from christianity to judaism and now in confusion. El just means God. Elyon means God Most High. The idea that Yahweh comes from the Canaanites or any other people is all just theory. Simply put, it is not known.
It’s widely accepted among scholars of the period. In my opinion, few religious leaders, of any religion, will be too open about the.dependence of their religion on previous ones in this way. The same sort of issues that undermine one, in this case Christianity, will also undermine the rest, including Judaism.
@@joygibbons5482 True. I was settling in with choosing Judaism with no plans to convert-and was actually discouraged by a rabbi who told me my life would be very difficult if I did. I think we’re wired to believe in something-even if it’s atheism-but I’m really struggling with atheism.
@@holliehilton3224 I'm going through literally the exact same thing. I'm so desperate for answers we're never getting. But I have no choice but to believe in God, whoever He may be. So I guess I will just... "have faith".
The crazy beliefs and practices of the early church fathers would make for a good video. Were they really the reliable witnesses and reasonable men they've been made out to be? Should people trust the history and tradition they passed down?
3:42 I don’t think the word conservative is correct usage but rather a religionist is a better fit. The early American constitutionalists were primarily Deists not Christian. Evangelist have captured the narrative of conservatives but in reality they are just another form of oligarchs. They would force their faith on everyone in what would be called a Theocracy which isn’t the libertarian conservative way of life.
Derick, I love you, and so does the merciful and omnipotent God who created this entire universe!!! There's no way to PROVE God's existence using current scientific methodology. But trust me, it would be insane and maddening to believe that the magnificent order you see all around you in Nature just popped up out of nothingness!!😇
No, I don't "believe" the Bible mythology, but I value it as I value mythologies of ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, ancient Sumer, ancient China. They, including the Bible, are cultural artifacts upon which our present day civilization is founded. And I wouldn't have it any other way. This is what militant atheists don't, or refuse to, comprehend.
Another copy from drumm roll Pythagoras. Obviously everything had to be a copy from jewish scripture or from greek philosophy or Pythagoras, Euripides, Homer, Vergil and others.
For the record the Bible is the most studied, the most sold, the most influential book in history. If there are any fantasies in the world its atheism which denies reality. Wish Derek and his atheist friends would do a deep dive into atheism and its implications. That would be an eye opener for so many people.
The obvious is obvious: Derek was a Christian so his channel is about his adventure leaving Christianity, and the result of that is highlighting a great many scholars who illustrate how fundamentalist (and all orthodoxies) misunderstand the ancient literature. If you are interested in philosophical discussions of atheism there are plenty of channels that do that. "... deep dive into atheism and its implications" - I'll tell you one implication: atheists who have worked their way out of religions are less likely to be caught up into end-times religious cults. Tell me, how many people recently starved themselves (or were murdered) in Kenya in a Christian group who thought they were doing what Jesus wanted? Maybe it's you who needs to explore the implications of your own blood-cult.
Many of the teachings of the New Testament from Jesus are a very good base on moral living. Taking it too far or to the extreme is where mistakes are made
Still not worried by time secular historic clups that forgotten ”We will take a simple little verse and show you why it is not addressed to the natural man, Ecclesiastes 3:15: “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.” The “natural man” cannot grasp that, for to him reality is based only on the evidence of the senses. The man of reason could justify the verse’s end, saying if it has any meaning then the writer must mean recurrence. The sun comes every day and the moon completes its cycle and the seasons come and go. If we took a picture of the universe today, the scientists can compute how long it will take to return to this point in the picture. So the intellectual man could justify the verse; but that is not what is meant, for it is addressed not to the man of reason or the man of sense, but to the man of Imagination. What is it all about? “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been, and God seeks what has been driven away.” (still can't cure your time only truth limitations your good farmers till timless challenged with Imagination a weak one your imagine thinks )
These stories are meant for people who can read greek and Hebrew. They are not addressed to some Americans in the 21 century who cant read either not know anything about greek and Jewish culture.
@@henryschmit3340You're missing the point. To claim a thing, you need to bring evidence for it. The evidence and facts are against such claims (Christian or Muslim).
Well, that's true. The Bible is certainly history. But it's also theology, philosophy and mythology. It's a mistake to make distinctions between these things where they don't actually exist.
Enjoy the rain, sunshine, and air that He sends your way, as well as the pleasures of sin for a season. Because when the reality of the eternal state you've chosen through unbelief sets in, all mercy will end for you, except you have a change of heart.
The "sender" is not a "he." There are no male genitals or x-chromosomes involved. The "sender" is not Yahweh (or Allah, Hashem or any of his other aliases) either. It can't be Yahweh because Yahweh is a fictional character from mythology and so can't exist.
The Bible is unlike any book. It’s inspired by God’s Holy Spirit, therefore it requires God’s Holy Spirit to understand. Without this prime element you have this type of driveled, incoherent commentary! Proclaiming yourself to be wise, you expose yourself as a fool(Romans 1:22) albeit somewhat amusing.
"The Bible is unlike any book." - the Bible is not a single book. It is a portable library, a collection of books written, and then edited, over several centuries.
There are 3 different endings to the gospel. And how come Jesus isn't hanging out with that naked boy when he's arrested? Why'd they edit that part out Mike? Why does Clement, writing to Theodore, have much more to say about Jesus and this boy (neaniskos)? Awful lot of confusion about that naked boy Mike. Awful lot.
Yes Indeed If You Believe Snakes Can Talk, ( Or Donkies), But As That May Be, Tell Me; Why "Worship" Anything, 2nd How Can You "Love" By Command ?? Do Your Parents " Demand " Love ?? So Much For A " Loving" "God"
@@allen3397 If you are so miserable, and so ungrateful for having been given life by your parents or by God, you’ll never be able to have real joy. The joy in life comes from giving. That’s what real love is. God has great joy because He is the Great Giver. People that only take have cut themselves off from that way of life that brings true happiness.
@@mikebrown9850!, I Found Out Recently, I Do Not Know Who My Parents Are,; That Who I Believed To Be My "Parents" Was Actually A Foster Home, And Never Met My Dad,..So, Save That You Couldn't Understand That; Despite All The Lies I'd Been Told, I, With The Assist Of Others, Am A Giving Person, But I Do Not GIVE TO GET. I Used To Be A "Born Again" "Under The "Blood"", Bible Believer, AND "Follower". But Fortunately, I Managed to Hold My Curiosity, And Learned, From The Time I Began My "Walk" , I Noticed Differences In Those Who Professed, And Their Behavior. To Dare To Ask A Question Regarding Beliefs And Facts, Well That Was The "Unpardonable "Sin"" Long Story Short, I'm NOT A "Believer" And Doing My Best To Make Sure I'ts Known, And WHY. If You Can Explain Why, And How, ANYONE Would "Love" A "God" That DEMANDS It ?? Do Your Parents Demand Love From You ? "Christianity" is No More Than Deceit By Subterfuge, A Sorry Way Of Life Consisting Of Constant Fear, Apprehension, Guilt, Pain, Questions Not Answered, Broken Promises, And OUTRIGHT Lies. The "Fruits" Of Which, Still Haunt The Planet
Romulus. Yes; please stop using other myths to show just how silly our myths are. Why do apologists sound like you crossed a used car salesman with Ben Shapiro after his morning Adderall?
I'm 55 yr old greek female born in Sydney Australia I was taught mythology and orthodox travel and worked in Greece tourist guide in mythology my father study in Greece orthodox in mountains explained to me listen to your gut feeling understand is all just stories depending who was in power they make the story to suit themselves Man lol🥂🕊️🌻🦋
Your father was a smart man!
The existence of Jerusalem proves the existence of God.
@@lucasgrey9794 my mum died in a car accident 1976 she was only 36yrs old I was 8 yrs old 5 min away from home after work my parents owned a 🎏 shop in Brighton le sands going home to pickup my 2 olders sister and go to my mum's sister's 🏠 for her birthday celebrations we never made it home it was night I was thrown from the car dad was trapped my my had been throw out of the passages door no seat belts in 1976 I was left in the Dard screaming it was industrial estate all I remember someone took me by the hand took me to safety I never saw that person again when the ambulance found me they couldn't understand the condition of the vehicle smashed so bad and I didn't have a mark on me never got taken to hospital taken home when I explained to my dad and police what did I see before the accident I saw a bright light coming to Ward's the car and couldn't worn my dad he was a safe driver I those days there was no grieve council's support my father and sister care for me i was sent to my grandmother's home in a village and lived and studied 1 yr in Greece returned to Sydney to return to yr 7 I have goog values given to me and my dad always said the world is your oyster you are pearl he died when I was 33 yrs a became homeless 2rs never got addicted to drugs by the way I was business owner of a fashion store it meant nothing to me 25 yrs later I'm a mum beautiful son works study Mexican only 18 he also lost his ather just before covid I had to relocate us I am strong mindful at 55 I understand life it is short Sydney NSW Australia 🕊️🦋🌻
@@davidlafleche1142if Jerusalem was god. Right on😂
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Ok buddy thanks for the laugh but now it's time to get back to your school work.
Derek, you are doing a fabulous job. My household really appreciates all of your hard work.
Hello Derick. I was a born in JW, out now for 6 years. I found you recently, and you are taking my understandings and questioning to a whole new level. Your Pod casts are superb. Thank you. I love the topics. The guests. The reasoning and research. Now that we are relocating to Denver, I am hoping to have more time to do my own research. At 51, I am never too old to learn!
We’re here too, Joe and Fran!
Here, too! Found Myth Vision during covid, while I was deconstructing my irrational christian beliefs.
JWBorn in, but neva fit in.😅
Dr. Miller is the best! My favorite! Could listen to him for hours. He has helped me and my family so much!!
All religions need to be Questioned.
Another great live show Derek! Loving your work.
The man himself!
Thanks a lot for yet another brlliant video! I cannot imagine how much it would have meant to me, had I had access to information on this level, when I turned my back on the Jehovah´s Witnesses, more than 40 years ago, aged 14.
It is probably impossible for those brought up in secular and non-fundamentalist environments to fully grasp how it feels to be within a fundamentalist setting (be it officially religious or ideolgical - if it´s extreme enough it´s really religious in nature), and what it takes to fully break free.
Many of my apostate contemporaries broke down under pressure and either returned to live as covert hipocrites or were crushed by shunning-policies and/or the installed fear, ending up as broken human beings.
Normally I doubt everything and have done so since leaving the sect. But I have NO doubt, that you are saving lives!
It’s funny how the Christian dogma takes certain fundamental literal views, and then in other places in the Bible, they’ll say things like “well it was just a different time” when they can’t explain the obvious evil and questionable things that were allowed by Yahweh.
Excellent video 🎉❤ your doing amazing.
Derek Really enjoyed that thank you ❤❤
Yay! Gutsick Gibbon is coming on?! She’s one of my new favorites 😊
Now I tell people I have 20/20 Mythvision.
Been enjoying your channel. Came across it this past month. Keep it coming!
Derek when my 'deconstruction' hit it felt like gravity stopped. And my family didn't care. That good old Church of Christ love..its really hate..like Tracy Harris knows.
I did learn to sing in 4 part harmony though. That's the best thing I learned. I'm probably terrible now that I'm out of practice.
It’s really hard to believe all these people that died and allegedly saw things before that came back to life. The mind is a powerful thing and hallucinations can seem completely real. Covid psychosis made me find that out
The existence of Jerusalem proves the existence of God.
@@davidlafleche1142 All Jerusalem proves is that the folks who lived there thousands of years ago composed a bunch of stories that were very attractive to those who wanted to believe them. Without the subjectivity of those believers, Jerusalem would be a stack of old limestone just like a myriad of other ancient sites.
@@Simon.the.Likeable The Jews returned to their ancestral homeland in 1948. Israel is thus the only nation ever to be re-established after having been destroyed. Ever since that time, Islamic and Roman Catholic terrorists have been trying desperately to commit genocide against the Jews and steal their land. Yest, despite outnumbering the Jews 6-to-1, they have never defeated Israel in any war they've ever started. Why not? Because the Jewish Messiah and King is the Lord Jesus Christ and He will never allow Israel to be defeated. "Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?" (Psalm 2:1, KJV). There cannot be any other explanation.
Great job!
you look great Derek, i really want to get there again
Love your channel Derek!
I'll miss your videos, but will start with Genesis again and work through those that I missed in the previous books.
Looking forward to what you will come up with in future.
Love your work Derek!
i'm struggling with addiction and i hate it.
Please seek professional help that is guided by a medical doctor (MD degree) using FDA approved pharmaceutical products. There are psychiatrists who specialize in recovery from addiction to various chemicals: PLEASE FIND ONE AND COMMIT YOURSELF TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL CARE!!!!! 😇
You can beat it. I went to a 5 year long rehab called prison. Don't let the God aspect of 12 step programs turn you off. The idea of God in those programs simply means a power outside of yourself. I love the phrase that you give up one thing for everything instead of giving up everything for one thing.
Congratulations Derek, because you do no not cancel people whom you don't agree with.
Why are these mega channels getting so many views?
IMO, I think that those folks have not read the Bible for themselves. And it is about "networking".
Derek, just keep doing what you are doing. Followers who are experienced with some networking can help by social sharing. I appreciate you leading our "family Bible study".
Jimmy over at Bright Insight really has me believing in Atlantis. Seems like there's better evidence for Atlantis than Christianity.
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I think it's Crecganford who has a video discussing a mythological island at the edge of the world where the dead live. It sounds suspiciously similar to Plato's Atlantis. Also Revelation- the new Jerusalem where the sun never sets.
One of the questions gave me pause: what creation myth do you value the most? I haven't thought about that in years, but it would definitely be the cult of Ptah, who created the universe by speaking it into existence. I also like that Ptah is not depicted as an angry god; his form is rather pleasing, and he tends to value knowledge above all else. Not like Odin, Zeus, or Yahveh at all. I could see his worship being revived to some extent in the present century. If we have to have a god, Ptah would be a good candidate.
Im no longer a believer... but what do I do now? All my friends are Christians. I feel very alone... They dont know how I really believe... Im afraid of how they will respond... I have no other friends... Finding life very freeing but at the same time difficult... any suggestions?
Yes, Enjoy The Felling Of No Cross On Your Back, Relish The Idea That YOU As A Being, Live, Have Talents, Abilities, Wants, Cares, And Desires, You Can Feel Free To Be Part Of Your Family, You Can Feel Free To Have Your Friends, Your Loved Ones, And Most Of All, You Can Feel Free To Learn, Free to Allow Expansion, Not Only For Yourself, But For Those That Are A Part Of YOUR Existence, And Hopefully, To Enhance Theirs.
First... Im coming out of organized religion. Not sure what to believe anymore
Believe in yourself. Your ability to reason and discern are exactly like your muscles. They will become stronger and adept the more they are utilized. People are built to go forward into the future. Have fun.
The existence of Jerusalem proves the existence of God.
Jus be a seeker of truth, that's all u need
@@springNoNWo "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6, KJV). Every other belief system in the world is wrong.
@@davidlafleche1142 The mythology of the ancient Hebrews proves they fabricated the god who chose them.
I'm glad Claudius was able to be snatched up. ❤ 😉
Gnostic Informant has done videos on Sophia.
The Zodiac was a Babylonan development.
Uh oh. Dr. Miller has taken off his tie and suit coat and looks like he is ready to kick some apologist dogma!
There were some websites I read, years ago, which spent a lot of time exploring the connections between Greek thought and the formation of the Jewish scriptures, from a scholarly perspective. So others have explored these ideas, though I do think such things are rare on UA-cam.
Derek, you should give dr. Miller some of your T-shirts
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Anyone else see it last night? A conjunction of Cetus with Jupiter and the moon! 🌝🐳✨
From my experience, Derick, the Christian kids who are honest about normal puberty etc are the ones most likely to question their beliefs, and the first to leave due to seeing BS.
In response to the question at 1:30:15 about zodiacs in synagogues: I have thought about this, and I think that it is meaningful that synagogue is a Greek word, meaning to speak together, and that throughout the new testament, it makes distinctions between synagogues as such and Jewish synagogues. I think that a first century synagogue was a kind of conventionally Hellenistic town hall meeting place that many communities had, and some of them were Jewish, while some were not. By the first century, Judaism had been imposed upon the local people of northern Israel for less than a century, and so the population there were coerced into being Jewish and would have a very blended, synchronistic, cosmopolitan culture. Like, if it was totally Jewish, why was there a herd of swine around for Matthew 8:28-34, and archaeology shows that swine did exist there as a staple at the time. So, the Northern Israel area was probably not as totally Jewish as we suppose. Would love to learn more if anyone can add to this or correct me. Thanks!
I'm skeptical about cynicism. 😊
For info about early history of the Levant and early Mesopotamia I like the channel HISTORY WITH CY.
When the Heavenly Host returns in the clouds, Mother Mary will be riding a unicorn!
Koh En made a salient comment during the livestream:
"when is this channel going to cover the dogma and myths of Buddhism and Hinduism ? Middle and Upper class caucasians in western cultures seem to be enamored with these other brain wash systems"
I concur, these belief systems have been used as taproots for the new age and all together are used to justify all manners of imbecility and anti-human, ascetical behavior. That they haven't undergone as profound an attack as Christian fundamentalism has in the US and in Britain is a sign of partiality and a vulnerability.
Buddhism was particularly deadly in Japan during the War, with all major sects fully endorsing it and even providing seas of ink justifying it. Buddhist monks trained soldiers so they’d be more effective in battle and temples did fundraising activities to buy war material, including planes.
The Chinese front, in particular, was heavily promoted with batshit notions of “purging” China from “impure” Buddhism.
“Zen at War” covers the whole thing and it is truly chilling.
It'd be an interesting topic to dive into. But I doubt Derek is going to. Certainly not anytime soon.
His experience is with christianity and the fundamentalism that emerges as a result of it within a US context. He deals with judaism and ancient Greco Roman beliefs because they inform christianity. He even deals with islam infrequently because these are related belief systems and there is growing overlap in how they interact. His scientology stuff seems to mostly exist because he has a friend who relates to it.
Buddhism and hinduism are basically non concerns in the US. While I'm fairly skeptical of so called "philosophical buddhism", it's even less of a problem relative to other things. We're talking about maybe a hundred thousand people in the US practicing these things. In a country of over 350 million. It'd be a big shift for the channel as well as a massive learning experience for Derek, all for something that affects a teeny tiny fraction of the audience. There are almost certainly many people subscribed to this channel who don't know any practicing hindus and some who may never even meet one in their lives.
If someone feels like this is a subject that needs more eyeballs and that they have some experience with it in order to lend credibility to their criticisms, then they should start a channel and start talking about it. I'd be interested in hearing from such a person. But I don't think it's reasonable to ask this of MythVision. I don't know if you've noticed, but Derek is already pretty busy as is.
I could not agree with you more!!! The problem is, we simply don't know when or how our physical universe was created. Reality is a profound mystery. I, for one struggling 'pilgrim', cannot believe that the amazingly complex order I see all around me evolved out of nothingness. I can rationalize it, but for some strange reason, I cannot believe my own rationalizations!!😇
Ahh, Little One, Far From Your Being Able To Understand, That Dieties Are In NO Place To Judge, Especially Those Who Admonish Themselves Above Their "Creation"
Try being a hormonal girl raised in a Christian home, by parents who seemed to think women were not suppose to desire sex. That was a man thing. Touching yourself is fine, and healthy. That is what I say.
Thanks
Thank you for the superthanks!
Question: concerning the guy that wanted to be eaten with by an animal. What were this guy's thoughts on the resurrection of the dead? If he was eaten, did he think he would still be part of the resurrection at the end of time? Just wondering...
Hi Jill.. that is a great question. Like the traditional philosophers, the Christian martyrs faced death without fear (at least to some extent) due to their various beliefs that they would survive death. This tradition extended back to Socrates’ confident/noble death. Ignatius in some of his writings did express confidence that he would survive death.
Here is what Socrates’s disciple (Plato) wrote of him:
Socrates concludes that the soul of the virtuous man is immortal, and the course of its passing into the underworld is determined by the way he lived his life. The philosopher, and indeed any man similarly virtuous, in neither fearing death, nor cherishing corporeal life as something idyllic, but by loving truth and wisdom, his soul will be eternally unperturbed after the death of the body, and the afterlife will be full of goodness... Socrates grows aware of their doubt and assures his interlocutors that he does indeed believe in the soul's immortality, regardless of whether or not he has succeeded in showing it as yet. For this reason, he is not upset facing death and assures them that they ought to express their concerns regarding the arguments... Socrates pauses, and asks Cebes to voice his objection as well. He says, "I am ready to admit that the existence of the soul before entering into the bodily form has been ... proven; but the existence of the soul after death is in my judgment unproven.”
Derek - doing the gods' work. 😉
Can someone answer something for me? I left Christianity in 2019, and had decided that Judaism gets it right…but since I discovered the history of El Elyon and Yahweh being derived from Mesopotamian/Canaanite mythology, I’m devastated. Is this just a theory, or is there actual proof? Why would the rabbis not feel compelled to tell people if they knew this? Thanks to anyone who can answer. Also, please be kind. I’ve had people from this channel jump all over me for asking simple questions. Thanks…
In the same boat coming from christianity to judaism and now in confusion. El just means God. Elyon means God Most High. The idea that Yahweh comes from the Canaanites or any other people is all just theory. Simply put, it is not known.
It’s widely accepted among scholars of the period. In my opinion, few religious leaders, of any religion, will be too open about the.dependence of their religion on previous ones in this way. The same sort of issues that undermine one, in this case Christianity, will also undermine the rest, including Judaism.
@@gusleybighusley6062 Thanks! I wish I had hard-core proof! It really does send your head into a tailspin!!
@@joygibbons5482 True. I was settling in with choosing Judaism with no plans to convert-and was actually discouraged by a rabbi who told me my life would be very difficult if I did. I think we’re wired to believe in something-even if it’s atheism-but I’m really struggling with atheism.
@@holliehilton3224 I'm going through literally the exact same thing. I'm so desperate for answers we're never getting. But I have no choice but to believe in God, whoever He may be. So I guess I will just... "have faith".
What's the new Dr Robert Price debacle about?
The crazy beliefs and practices of the early church fathers would make for a good video. Were they really the reliable witnesses and reasonable men they've been made out to be? Should people trust the history and tradition they passed down?
I'm surprised I don't see anything in your channel in the third eye interpretation in the christen bible
We were told about FALSE DOCTRINE
Just learn how to protect ones self
Ignatius sounds depressed to me - and then - romanticizing self-injurious behavior.
I wonder if AI will eventually reach a point where it can accurately determine how much of the bible is true and how much is false
It is myth. What this kind of myths tell about the world we live in ? Haunted world ? What must we do to make It a better world ?
3:42 I don’t think the word conservative is correct usage but rather a religionist is a better fit. The early American constitutionalists were primarily Deists not Christian. Evangelist have captured the narrative of conservatives but in reality they are just another form of oligarchs. They would force their faith on everyone in what would be called a Theocracy which isn’t the libertarian conservative way of life.
10:31 that’s ruslan.
Josephus worked for ROME!!
Hi handsome case closed
Derick, I love you, and so does the merciful and omnipotent God who created this entire universe!!! There's no way to PROVE God's existence using current scientific methodology. But trust me, it would be insane and maddening to believe that the magnificent order you see all around you in Nature just popped up out of nothingness!!😇
Nope definitely don't trust you.
@andrewmays3988 Do you mean cancer, malaria, the spanish flue? We have millions of people dying horribly by God's invented illnesses.
Why is it only the dorky MFers talking about this…
No, I don't "believe" the Bible mythology, but I value it as I value mythologies of ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, ancient Sumer, ancient China. They, including the Bible, are cultural artifacts upon which our present day civilization is founded. And I wouldn't have it any other way. This is what militant atheists don't, or refuse to, comprehend.
That Video of 153 minutes...153 Fish caught by Disciples in presence of Christ....after His crucifixion survival...John 21.11.....153 big fish ..
Another copy from drumm roll Pythagoras. Obviously everything had to be a copy from jewish scripture or from greek philosophy or Pythagoras, Euripides, Homer, Vergil and others.
For the record the Bible is the most studied, the most sold, the most influential book in history. If there are any fantasies in the world its atheism which denies reality. Wish Derek and his atheist friends would do a deep dive into atheism and its implications. That would be an eye opener for so many people.
The obvious is obvious: Derek was a Christian so his channel is about his adventure leaving Christianity, and the result of that is highlighting a great many scholars who illustrate how fundamentalist (and all orthodoxies) misunderstand the ancient literature. If you are interested in philosophical discussions of atheism there are plenty of channels that do that.
"... deep dive into atheism and its implications" - I'll tell you one implication: atheists who have worked their way out of religions are less likely to be caught up into end-times religious cults. Tell me, how many people recently starved themselves (or were murdered) in Kenya in a Christian group who thought they were doing what Jesus wanted? Maybe it's you who needs to explore the implications of your own blood-cult.
Many of the teachings of the New Testament from Jesus are a very good base on moral living. Taking it too far or to the extreme is where mistakes are made
@@deddiev1718The bible has been altered and rewritten so many times
Still not worried by time secular historic clups that forgotten ”We will take a simple little verse and show you why it is not addressed to the natural man, Ecclesiastes 3:15: “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.” The “natural man” cannot grasp that, for to him reality is based only on the evidence of the senses. The man of reason could justify the verse’s end, saying if it has any meaning then the writer must mean recurrence. The sun comes every day and the moon completes its cycle and the seasons come and go. If we took a picture of the universe today, the scientists can compute how long it will take to return to this point in the picture. So the intellectual man could justify the verse; but that is not what is meant, for it is addressed not to the man of reason or the man of sense, but to the man of Imagination. What is it all about? “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been, and God seeks what has been driven away.” (still can't cure your time only truth limitations your good farmers till timless challenged with Imagination a weak one your imagine thinks )
These stories are meant for people who can read greek and Hebrew. They are not addressed to some Americans in the 21 century who cant read either not know anything about greek and Jewish culture.
Very boring. Not well executed.
Dislike. You got lost.
Do you believe the out of Africa myth? Something that is actually debunked by real hard DNA science and pig's tooth?
Uh huh. Right.
the islam apologist show!
Except that the Bible is not mythology, it is real history.
That's what muslims say about the Quran. Claims like these need indisputable proof.
@@AJansenNL What does the Quran say the lines up with history?
The Bible combines history and mythology (and poetry, legal texts, songs etc)
@@henryschmit3340You're missing the point. To claim a thing, you need to bring evidence for it. The evidence and facts are against such claims (Christian or Muslim).
Well, that's true. The Bible is certainly history. But it's also theology, philosophy and mythology. It's a mistake to make distinctions between these things where they don't actually exist.
yes because i can't believe in humans anymore. Everyone who speak against jesus speak against me.
Seek help.
Yeah, do seek help.
@@Nocturnalux i do. God helps me where people don't can.
@@Nocturnalux remember when god punish you.
@@bananaeggerSo you feel offended and you think God is gonna step in and punish for you. Do you think Jesus is your personal enforcer?
Enjoy the rain, sunshine, and air that He sends your way, as well as the pleasures of sin for a season. Because when the reality of the eternal state you've chosen through unbelief sets in, all mercy will end for you, except you have a change of heart.
Elaborate
The "sender" is not a "he." There are no male genitals or x-chromosomes involved. The "sender" is not Yahweh (or Allah, Hashem or any of his other aliases) either. It can't be Yahweh because Yahweh is a fictional character from mythology and so can't exist.
I thought that in 2023 pretty much everyone knew the basics of what sunshine, air and rain actually are.
Cool story bro!
That You Might Grow, And "Put Away Childish Things" Would Be My Hope Towards You, Welcome To The 21st Century
The Bible is unlike any book. It’s inspired by God’s Holy Spirit, therefore it requires God’s Holy Spirit to understand. Without this prime element you have this type of driveled, incoherent commentary! Proclaiming yourself to be wise, you expose yourself as a fool(Romans 1:22) albeit somewhat amusing.
"The Bible is unlike any book." - the Bible is not a single book. It is a portable library, a collection of books written, and then edited, over several centuries.
There are 3 different endings to the gospel. And how come Jesus isn't hanging out with that naked boy when he's arrested? Why'd they edit that part out Mike?
Why does Clement, writing to Theodore, have much more to say about Jesus and this boy (neaniskos)?
Awful lot of confusion about that naked boy Mike. Awful lot.
Yes Indeed If You Believe Snakes Can Talk, ( Or Donkies), But As That May Be, Tell Me; Why "Worship" Anything, 2nd How Can You "Love" By Command ?? Do Your Parents " Demand " Love ?? So Much For A " Loving" "God"
@@allen3397 If you are so miserable, and so ungrateful for having been given life by your parents or by
God, you’ll never be able to have real joy. The joy in life comes from giving. That’s what real love is. God has great joy because He is the Great Giver. People that only take have cut themselves off from that way of life that brings true happiness.
@@mikebrown9850!, I Found Out Recently, I Do Not Know Who My Parents Are,; That Who I Believed To Be My "Parents" Was Actually A Foster Home, And Never Met My Dad,..So, Save That You Couldn't Understand That; Despite All The Lies I'd Been Told, I, With The Assist Of Others, Am A Giving Person, But I Do Not GIVE TO GET.
I Used To Be A "Born Again" "Under The "Blood"", Bible Believer, AND "Follower".
But Fortunately, I Managed to Hold My Curiosity, And Learned, From The Time I Began My "Walk" , I Noticed Differences In Those Who Professed, And Their Behavior.
To Dare To Ask A Question Regarding Beliefs And Facts, Well That Was The "Unpardonable "Sin"" Long Story Short, I'm NOT A "Believer" And Doing My Best To Make Sure I'ts Known, And WHY.
If You Can Explain Why, And How, ANYONE Would "Love" A "God" That DEMANDS It ??
Do Your Parents Demand Love From You ?
"Christianity" is No More Than Deceit By Subterfuge, A Sorry Way Of Life Consisting Of Constant Fear, Apprehension, Guilt,
Pain, Questions Not Answered, Broken Promises, And OUTRIGHT Lies.
The "Fruits" Of Which, Still Haunt The Planet
Romulus. Yes; please stop using other myths to show just how silly our myths are. Why do apologists sound like you crossed a used car salesman with Ben Shapiro after his morning Adderall?
Because The Mushrooms Have Yet to Take Hold