Origins of Christianity

this is part one of a really good video i found on youtube...it explains the origins of Christianity...through astronomical explanations..

Zeitgeist - Origins of Christianity

the 2nd part....

ancient astronauts!

this one was told to me by my friend..paul smith...from arizona...!
watch it !!!

watch this video...really cool...explains a lot!

Lost symbols

The following image is courtesy of Wayne Herschel(cool dude) :)

an historian about symbols and all things cool...from south Africa.,

Wayne recently published a book called the hidden records. mind blowing stuff...!!

It deals with the finding of the Solomon key parchment,star maps,pyramids of Egypt, the key of Solomon,hidden symbols and architecture in the buildings surrounding Vatican, the Washington monument, and also the mysterious face on mars!!

The Hidden Records was aired on TV doc Carte Blanche and Coast to Coast.

visit the following links to know more, i don't wanna give away too much!:

http://www.thehiddenrecords.com

http://www.keyofsolomon.net

http://www.oneism.org

the true cross:

 these links will provide you with info. on the history or the myth or legend or...whatever you wanna say about the remains of the true cross...i.e...the cross on which Jesus Christ died!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_true_cross

http://www.templarhistory.com/cross.html

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-true-cross.htm

http://www.thecross-photo.com/The_True_Cross_by_Ron_Loeffler.htm

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anymore sites you know about...plz do tell me...leave  a comment!

The Christian cross

Now who hasn' seen a cross???

stupid question really!!!!

 Christian cross is the best-known religious symbol of Christianity. It is a representation of the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The cross-shaped sign, represented in its simplest form by a crossing of two lines at right angles, greatly antedates, in both East and West, the introduction of Christianity. It goes back to a very remote period of human civilization. It is supposed to have been used not just for its ornamental value, but also with religious significance.

During the first two centuries of Christianity, the cross may have been rare in Christian iconography, as it depicts a purposely painful and gruesome method of public execution. The Jewish Encyclopedia says:

The cross as a Christian symbol or "seal" came into use at least as early as the second century.this indicate that the cross was not given the status of a religious symbol before the 2nd century.(during the time and reign of constantine)

but...yes..the strong symbolism of the cross cannot be ignored,In Christianity the cross reminds Christians of God's act of love and Christ's sacrifice.

The cross also reminds Christians of Jesus' victory over sin and death, since it is believed that through His death and resurrection He conquered death itself.