Jesusism - Just Another First Century Mystery Cult

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I have no doubt that 1800 years ago, that this as the case.

And they were closer to the problem than you are.  You pretending that the issue does not exist changes absofuckinglutely nothing.

You might also note, that baptism could more easily be explained in light of Jewish tradition from which Christianity obviously emerged.

Now you're an expert on Judaism?  Tell me, when did this devotion to "baptism" begin?  And, remember, I already know the answer.