- Jul 1, 2021
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I am late to reading this guy but I can see a connection with Karen Armstrong's books and thinking.
Myth and mythology. Metaphors. The hero's journey.
Now my Christian self might take offence that the story of Jesus is just a myth. The hero's journey. Ultimate symbol of love being self sacrifice on the cross.
Christians believe that the story of Jesus is a true myth. That he performed all those miracles, taught wisdom, died on a cross and rose from the dead. Part of me insists this all actually occurred. But the new part of me thinks it might be just a powerful metaphor to teach sacred spiritual truths.
I can't help thinking different cultures all express their own version of truth. Their sacred story. We all need a sacred myth to make sense of our lives .
So I'm reading Campbell at the moment, with dread. Dread that I am on an heretical path. That Satan is distracting me from the ultimate truth, Jesus Christ.
But then a benevolent God wouldn't feel threatened or dismayed by me searching like this. Surely??
Are the fundies right? Those of us unsaved are destined for Hades??? Hope not
Myth and mythology. Metaphors. The hero's journey.
Now my Christian self might take offence that the story of Jesus is just a myth. The hero's journey. Ultimate symbol of love being self sacrifice on the cross.
Christians believe that the story of Jesus is a true myth. That he performed all those miracles, taught wisdom, died on a cross and rose from the dead. Part of me insists this all actually occurred. But the new part of me thinks it might be just a powerful metaphor to teach sacred spiritual truths.
I can't help thinking different cultures all express their own version of truth. Their sacred story. We all need a sacred myth to make sense of our lives .
So I'm reading Campbell at the moment, with dread. Dread that I am on an heretical path. That Satan is distracting me from the ultimate truth, Jesus Christ.
But then a benevolent God wouldn't feel threatened or dismayed by me searching like this. Surely??
Are the fundies right? Those of us unsaved are destined for Hades??? Hope not