Eusebius Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I've visited this site a couple of times and finally decided to join. I'm a retired civil servant with several interests to keep me busy, one of which is the historical Jesus. I attend a United Methodist church, but don't really classify myself as a Christian, since I believe that the Christ was a myth created by early followers of Jesus to explain why he hadn't returned during their lifetimes. I also believe that the Christian Church has put Christ first, God second and pretty much forgotten about Jesus. Despite this, I believe that the Bible has alot to tell us, as long as we understand it as the product of humans expressing their faith and not literal fact. I have become an Associate Member of the Westar Institute, the home of the Jesus Seminar and various other projects. I enjoy the scholarly pursuit of the bible, particularly as relates to the historical Jesus. I also enjoy the study of the history of early Christianity. Theologically, my beliefs are along the lines of Process Theology. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeW Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Eusebius, Welcome. I am also interested in early Christianity. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Welcome Eusebius, I am also interested interested in the early Christianity too. The more I think about things and read, the more I see myself as a Jesus follower rather than a Christian in the conservative sense of the word. I feel you will feel at home here with many like minded people. It is good to have you join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephM Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Welcome Eusebius, I am no longer in a scholarly pursuit of the Bible but as you i think the Bible has much to tell us and is filled with inspiration although i find many other books do likewise . There is at least one interesting thread here concerning process theology and I think you will find many like-minded individuals here and some interesting threads to ponder and participate in.. Again welcome, Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Welcome Eusebius, I find the historical Jesus and early Christianity interesting too. Having been raised a fundy before turning my back on it at 18, I wish I had a historical and sociological context with which to consider the bible, rather than the sole understanding of it literally being THE word of God. I find that I am catching up now and I find it all immensely interesting. Enjoy. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eusebius Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks for the welcoming remarks from all of you. We do seem to have alot in common! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Eusebius, Greeting to the spirit within you. I am sure I can benefit from your postings. I study the Bible more as mythology or symbols to an inner experience, but can learn a lot from your perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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