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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Certainly Paul was be-bopping all over Ancient Rome writing letters and starting churches within 50 years of his death.  And his writings and behavior are much too organized to believe he was schizophrenic.   So, where did this theology come from?  Was there some group of crazy people who made it all up, including a central figure who never existed?    [/quote]

The teachings in the New Testament show influences from the Essenes (a Jewish sect), Greek and Roman philosophy (familiar from the occupying Roman state), and possibly Buddhism (which was known in Egypt and Greece as early as 250 BCE).  The teachings don't spring from nowhere.  Jesus didn't make it all up on his own. He was clearly educated in a variety of important traditions. [/quote]

Or,

There may be beliefs that have emerged independently in different cultures, perhaps reflecting recognition of a fundamental truth. For instance, my impression is that most cultures have some version of the Golden Rule. That does not necessarily mean that they learned it from studying another culture, but that it is generally recognized as a beneficial practice.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

Personally, as a Christian, my belief is that Jesus being equally God and man, was able to teach spiritual truths, and any overlap with other religions is their recognition of those aspects of the truth. [/quote]

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