Is Christianity based on older myths?

[JesusHChrist]

So Steve, you dispute syncretism as an explanation for the melding of various practices and doesn't occur, or you just don't think it happened with Christianity in 1st century Palestine?

Because it is certainly happening to Christianity today. For example:

The New Age movement is syncretistic, blending various religions, relying on various gods, and crediting the "universe" with power it doesn't have. Chrislam, as its name suggests, is also syncretistic, blending elements of Christianity and Islam. Muslims use Chrislam theology as a way into Christian pulpits, essentially opening the door to false worship.

Pope Francis recently welcomed Israeli and Palestinian presidents to meet at the Vatican (a first in history) where they incorporated Jewish, Catholic and Muslim prayers in several languages—and readings from the Quran. Although the spirit of unity is admirable, these sorts of world events forward the gospel-eroding cancer of syncretism.

And this from a Christian source...

http://www.charismanews.com/opinion/watc...syncretism

How else would it happen? Oh that's right. God wrote the book hizsef. Or gave the words to an angel in a cave.