(January 16, 2015 at 7:36 pm)bob96 Wrote: Isn't it interesting how Christianity was made the official religion of the Roman Empire? They had the best minds in the world. As they conquered nation after nation, they took the best of their weapons and military tactics. They incorporated the Greeks philosophy and logical thinking. They took the best of the best wherever they found it. They had been exposed to many religions, and eventually, they chose Christianity. They were so sure it was right that they banned every other religion.
(Oops. Argument from authority again! : )
If you know it's a fallacy then why are you still using it?
Quote:This is why the year is "2015". We count the years from the birth of Christ.
Yes, due to a meddling Pope centuries after the supposed- and curiously unevidenced!- event of Jesus' life happened, not due to some in built mechanism of date keeping.
Oh, and also? In an increasing number of circles we use C.E and B.C.E, not B.C and A.D. So... I guess that's a strike against the existence of Jesus?

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