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A Few Myths About the First Christmas

There are a number of ‘traditional myths’ associated with the birth of Christ: three wise men; three gifts; a baby born in a stable; “no room in the inn”; Jesus born (in haste) the night the family arrived in Bethlehem. These ‘traditions’ are so deeply ingrained in popular culture that they usually pass without question; but even when questioned, the questions do more to direct our thoughts towards what actually happened, than provided any serious reason to doubts about the truth of Christianity.

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Blogs About Nothing

The New Atheism has attempted to re-brand atheism. Once upon a time, many atheists (the continental, existential type) were angry at God for not existing; God’s absence robbed the world of significance. Marxists rejected God for a monumental struggle with history.

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