Holy Axiom: Truth Exposed… the Bible Is a Myth

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Contents

Holy Axiom

Truth Exposed… The Bible Is A Myth!

Preface

Acknowledgement

Author’s Note

Introduction

Bible Concept

Chapter One

Mythology In The Bible

Chapter Two

Who Wrote The Bible And Why?

Chapter Three

The Bible Is Not God’s Word

Chapter Four

The Story Of Joseph Is A Myth

Chapter Five

Moses Story Beyond Biblical History

Chapter Six

Mythology In Jesus’ Birth

Chapter Seven

Jesus Is Mithras Mythology

Chapter Eight

Absurdity At Its Finest

Chapter Nine

Where Is The Garden Of Eden?

Chapter Ten

The Bible Inconsistencies And Contradictions

Recapping

The Knave

How To Worship God

Thirteen Prayers Of Peace

The Witness— About The Author

Glossary

Abbreviations

HOLY AXIOM

TRUTH EXPOSED . . . THE BIBLE IS A MYTH!

E ssentially, almost all humans are born with a fear of the unknown. It casts a pall of anxiety which pushes us into the arms of religions. Your holy Bible reeks of humanity, each page soiled with the blood sweat and ignorance of man. In order to give a complete picture of this—much that is extraneous but which more or less influences the main phrase must be taken into consideration.

Truth exposed… The Bible is a myth! This is something which even many eminent persons ponder over, because the laws of justice decree that where responsibility exists there must also unquestionably be a possibility to make a free decision. Wherever you turn, from all sides you hear the question: Where does truth come in if in fact you’re subject to providence, guidance, destiny, the influence of the stars, and karma? You get pushed, polished and molded whether you wished it or not!

Serious seekers eagerly seize upon all that is said about truth, rightly discerning that it is just on this subject that an explanation is very necessary. As long as this is lacking people cannot adjust themselves properly so as to maintain the position in this great Creation which is rightfully yours. If you’re not properly attuned to Creation you must remain a stranger in it. You will roam about and have to submit to being pushed, polished and molded because you’re not conscious of the purpose of life. Your great deficiency is that you do not know where your true religion comes in and how it functions. This fact alone shows that you have completely lost the way to salvation and no longer knows how to find it.

I have given you now the Holy Axiom showing the way that, in the awakening of this Creation, leads you unerringly to the luminous heights, the way that will not let you fall, whatever happens and tries to flare up within you! If you have turned your gaze to the light in loyal conviction, if you have rightly grasped my message and absorbed it in your souls, then you will calmly ascend out of the chaos, cleansed and purified, free from everything that might once have hindered you from entering Paradise.

PREFACE

I have been called stubborn during my boyhood days, because of the truth hope to earn the title again, but to claim that I am privy to the secrets of Christianity and the Bible—that’s beyond my conceit. A book written by man undoubtedly has need of man to make himself known to man.

I was thrown out of my Bible class for questioning the Bible in front of my teacher and other young followers when I was only nine years old. My Bible teacher cried when he talked to my mom about how I am possessed with evil, and that he will always be praying for me, as they do.

Today, it has been suggested that I am an atheist and am very destructive. However, I am not an atheist, nor theist although, for the most part, I prefer atheists because they can think for themselves and are not as vicious as believers. Their morality comes not from the outside, imposed by some supernatural figure, but from within, as dictated by their own autonomy, wisdom and maturity.

My only problem with extreme atheists is that they are sometimes too cynical and rigid, dismissing all paranormal or non-third-dimensional events often without proper investigation. They see nothing sacred to the universe. I have many more problems with theists, however, as they consider humans to be pathetic, born-in-sin pieces of trash in the face of a glorious God.

I met a Catholic gentleman, whose name was Joseph Kanu who attentively listened as I shared my message in a small park close to his house in Freetown. He told me he had been a Catholic his entire life.

As we conversed, I realized that he had high views of the Catholic church. I tried to explain to him the errors in the Bible. Then he defended the Bible by asking, There’s so many problems in the world, why criticize the Bible? I thought upon his sincere question for a brief moment and then gave him the following reasoning.

Yes, the world is in a mess! Who could argue with that fact? This is true, mankind has never been able to govern himself. However, who doesn’t know that? To expose the troubles of the world is like stating that the sky is blue. On the other hand, false religious books like the Bible is deceitful.

The Devil tries to counterfeit the truth with his lies and Satanic doctrines as best as he possibly can. The average person knows what is wrong with homosexuality, it is common sense. However, the Bible comes to us as the book of Christianity, deceitfully appearing as the true word of God. It is for this critical reason that I root out and expose false doctrines and heretics.

A Detail conversation between Joseph Kanu and I will be presented below on topic—Is the Bible a fact or a fiction, in chapter three.

I strongly believe somebody ought to tell the truth about the Bible. The preachers dare not, because they would be driven from their pulpits. Professors in colleges dare not, because they would lose their salaries. Politicians dare not, they would be defeated. Editors dare not, they would lose subscribers.

Merchants dare not, because they might lose customers. Men of fashion dare not, fearing that they would lose caste. Even clerks dare not, because they might be discharged. And so I thought I would do it myself, by dedicating this Holy Axiom to you, which exposed the truth and shattered the belief of the authenticity of the Bible, coming out with substantial evidence that, the Bible is truly a myth and not the word of God.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to put on record, my appreciation and gratitude to all who have rendered their support and input. Without them, it would not have been possible for me to make this work materialized. I have received immense guidance from my wife Mrs. M. Koroma and my children, especially my angels: F. Koroma and H. S. Koroma, I would therefore like to convey my sincere gratitude to them.

I would also like to thank M.T. K in London UK, A.Bs.K in Antwerp Belgium and I.K in the Netherlands for their unending encouragement. Their classes on Research methodology gave me lot of insight into carrying out research, they have always been there to help me. They provided the most valuable information on mythology and logical arrangement of this book. Their last minute suggestions proved very useful in completing the book in time and I would like to convey my earnest thanks to them.

However, I would also like to thank Daloya Kamara in New Jersey U.S.A., Teacher–Mannah Kamara and Abdul Salam Kamara in Lokomasama Sierra Leone. They are a great source of inspiration, and for having trust and confidence in me. Besides, I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to Kasim Kamara and his wife Hawa Kamara in Roosendaal the Netherlands for all their support and guidance. I would like to thank them immensely for providing me the conceptual and theoretical clarity in various periods of my research.

Finally I would like to thank my parent, and other members of the Kanu, Koroma and Kamara family both in Lunsar, Lokomasama and Freetown Sierra Leone for bearing my absence for eighteen long years. I wholeheartedly thank them all for sending me abundant love, encouragement and support all the way from home.

I dedicate my prayers to my deceased parent; mother—Fatmata Kanu, father—Alhaji Tejan Sorie Koroma and stepmothers—Tigda Kamara and Kadiatu Kamara, who died after the end of the diamond war in Sierra Leone. O God, Who has commanded us to honor our father and mother, have compassion in Thy mercy, on the souls of my parent; forgive them their sins, and grant that I may see them in the joy of eternal brightness. May their souls rest in perfect peace—Amen.

AUTHOR’S NOTE

T he significance of our lives and our world is then determined only by our own wisdom and courage. We are the custodians of life’s meaning. But knowledge is preferable to ignorance. Better by far to embrace the hard truth than a reassuring fable. If we crave some cosmic purpose, then let us find ourselves a worthy goal…

Before reading this book please note the following points. Any argument should be examined thoroughly before accepting or rejecting its’ claims. To do otherwise is to rely on the fickle emotions of the heart even when they run contrary to all rationality.

For God is not an author of confusion, but of peace. If the Christian feels that a logical explanation is more than we should expect when considering religious matters, let the person be encouraged by the Bible, and come let us reason together. But intellectual bondages are harder to shatter; the slave himself fights to retain them.

The question which I present before you is: If I can show you a mistake or a contradiction in the Bible will you listen to what I have to say? Will you agree to this challenge?. If so read on. If not, thank you for reading this far. I personally believe this reliable source exists, but first I have to show you that the source which you now depend upon, namely the Bible, is not reliable. I will challenge the reliability of the Bible by demonstrating some of its’ contradictions, mistakes, absurdities and to even prove it as a myth.

Now if someone were to give testimony in a court of law and he or she were found to give some contradictory statements under oath, the testimony of that person would be rejected. I think we can all agree that this is only reasonable. Why not use the same standard when judging the reliability of the statements of The Bible?

Let it be made clear right at the beginning, I have no desire to offend anyone’s religious convictions. We have a God given right to believe what we want and I would never try to take that away from anyone. Additionally, if someone is offended with this message then throw it in the dustbin, or pass it on to someone else who might interested to know the truth. The main thing I want you to do is use your mind and don’t be guided by emotions alone. God has given you a brain, use it!

If you have read this far you must either be intrigued by my challenge or you are one of those Bible thumpers who is convinced that I will never find a mistake in the Bible and if I do find mistakes, then there is an easy explanation for each one of them.

He/she will be quick to quote the verse from the Bible in 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse16 where it says: All scripture is given by inspiration of God… I like explanations. I find people who argue that black is white and day is night to be quite interesting.

While Biblicists are capable of offering some sort of explanation for nearly any biblical problem that can be uncovered, such explanations should be unnecessary. The point is not whether some explanation can be conceived, but rather that a perfect and loving God certainly could, should, and would do a much better job of it were he to have anything to do with the writing of a book.

If you’ve start reading this book, am advising you to look for a Bible to look up for references. Please do not take my word for anything without confirming it with sources. Additionally, to my Christian readers who may be a bit intimidated by this book, they should remember that according to Acts chapter 17 verse 11, Paul praised the Jews at Beroea because they searched the scriptures daily in order to see if the things Paul was preaching to them were so. What is the final reality behind this world?

All of us want to know that more than anything. But most of us have heard a lot of glib talk and shallow use of language, so that we are almost incapable of dealing with this vital issue in an unprejudiced way. Be patient as you read and then reflect on these things yourself. That’s all I am asking you to do here—read the Bible and see if what the Church has been telling you is really true. Come now, let us reason together.

INTRODUCTION

H oly Axiom falls, the truth becomes conviction. Liberation and redemption lie only in conviction! I am addressing all churches, political parties, fraternities and all societies.

People must be able and willing to examine this matter objectively! Religious fanatics and irresponsible enthusiasts may hold aloof, for they are detrimental to the truth. As for the malevolent and prejudiced, they shall find their sentence in this Holy Axiom.

The Holy Axiom—is a divine message, an ancient doctrine arranged in chapters of faith. It’s main objective is to present to the world, more especially Christian believers and Seekers of the truth, that the Bible is not the word of God therefore, it is a myth.

What I really want you to believe here is—Among all books of spiritual content, that works in the light of truth, you should therefore have no doubt in the Holy Axiom, it occupies a truly unique place, it can be said that it gives detailed explanation of the World, for it offers a complete survey of everything that exist between God and man.

Holy Axiom does not bring a new religion, but is intended as the torch to help everybody especially all Christian followers find the right path, which leads them to the longed-for height. Only he who bestirs himself can advance spiritually.

The fool who uses extraneous aids for this, in the form of the ready-made opinions of others, only walks his path as if on crutches, while ignoring his own healthy limbs. But the moment he boldly uses all the abilities which lie dormant within him awaiting his call, to help in his ascent, he is employing the talent entrusted to him in accordance with his Creator’s Will, and will easily overcome all obstacles that seek to divert him. Therefore awake!

Genuine faith lies only in conviction, and conviction comes solely through an inflexible weighing and examining! See that you are truly alive in the wonderful Creation of your God!

The Holy Axiom will strike only those who still carry within them a spark of truth, and the yearning to be true human beings. To all such it will become the shining light and staff. It will lead them unswervingly out of all the chaos of the present-day confusion.

When you hear the word myth associated with the Bible, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Myth in the Bible is a complex and controversial topic, depending on how one defines myth and sometimes on one’s religious orientation. In everyday usage, today myth carries a meaning of something untrue, a fable, a fiction, or an illusion.

That usage has a long history, traceable back to certain Greek philosophers. Anthropologists and historians of religion, however, use the term myth with a quite different meaning. For them myth refers to a traditional story, usually associated with the time of origins (e.g., creation or some important institution) that has paradigmatic significance for the society in which the story is operative.

In this latter meaning, myth is a characteristic of every traditional society; some would argue that myth continues to be operative even in modern, scientific society, camouflaged under other terms, including science itself (e.g., the big bang theory).

Persons who hold that the Bible has been infallibly revealed by God and those who consider myth as something untrue may well find it offensive to posit that myth is present in the Bible.

By contrast, those who see myth as one of the ways that a traditional society expresses it most profound truths may find inspiration in seeing biblical narratives as myth. Within contemporary Christianity, the appropriateness of describing Christian narratives as myth is a matter of disagreement.

I am claiming that the existence of myths in the Bible would now be admitted by nearly everyone, including probably all Roman Catholics and a majority of Protestants.

As examples of Biblical myths, every cites the creation account in Genesis chapter 1 and chapter 2 and the story of Eve’s temptation. A number of modern Christian writers, have described elements of Christianity, particularly the story as Mythology in Jesus’ Birth.

When I take this trivial view, more-or-less throwing stones for fun at an easy target, we miss something really important. We lose the story behind the Bible. Virtually every seminary and Bible college in the world teaches the real story of the Bible authors—who wrote it, when they wrote it and why they wrote it. Many of the Bible chapters are known to be forgeries, not written by the purported author.

Their depictions of Jesus and his philosophy are wildly different, ranging from a man of peace to a harsh judge. Different versions of seminal events such as the timeline of his betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, death and resurrection are impossible to reconcile. And even the most basic question: What is required for salvation? has two completely opposite answers depending on which chapter you read.

Why does every Christian minister in the world know this, yet it’s not taught in churches? Why do seminaries teach ministers the true history of the Bible, but ministers only teach the devotional version? It’s really quite sad.

By doing so, they’ve turned the Bible into a caricature of itself, shallow and thin. It’s an easy target for people like atheists because there’s no substance to the caricature. If the Bible was taught properly, it would be a much more powerful document. By accepting its flaws and blemishes, Christians could look at the real meaning behind each story. They would discover that its authors had strong feelings and strong faith.

They would learn that there were tremendous differences of opinion in the centuries following Jesus’ ministry. They would appreciate just how powerfully Jesus affected his followers.

By teaching the true story behind the Bible, Christians would force atheists to address a much harder target, a real book written by real people about the history of the world and a man who was tremendously influential, and whose wisdom transcends history and geography.

Instead of a trivial caricature of Jesus, atheists would have to face a real challenge. If Christians really want to spread their faith, they should teach about the real Bible, not some silly cartoon version of it.

In doing so, the Holy Axiom is however dispensing the idea that many things which you may have always taken for granted as being true from the Bible’s perspective, may not be necessarily true. If this is the case, then the question which most times people asked arises: Is there some source which can be utilized in order to find the truth without us being presented with illogical explanations as the Bible did?

This question is always one of the first, because the vast majority of people would be only too glad to throw off all responsibility, and cast it on anything rather than themselves. That this is in fact self-humiliation causes them no concern here.

The Holy Axiom sheds new light upon all of life’s fundamental questions and guides all Christians and earnest seeker to spiritual liberation, it become alive within you; for this alone can bring you that benefit which you need, enabling your spirit to ascend to the luminous heights of the eternal gardens of God.

However, lets first and foremost understand the concept of the 66 books in the Bible, and when you finally complete reading the entire book—(Holy Axiom), try to honestly analyzed if the Bible is truly the word of God.

Coming out with the result, it will be a yearning tenderness, a melancholy happiness, or also a silent longing impossible of fulfillment. With others, however, pride, anger, horror or hatred. People will always think of some experience which made an exceptional impression upon them, but which they also thought long since extinguished within them.

BIBLE CONCEPT

T he Bible comprised of 66 books: 39 books in the Old Testament, generally separated into 4 divisions, and 27 books in the New Testament, also separated into 4 divisions. That means seven books had being thrown out from the Roman Catholic Bible (Douay Version) which comprised of 73 books. Nevertheless, let’s see what the protestant with (King James Version) have to say:

THE OLD TESTAMENT

The Pentateuch: Is traditionally designated as the 5 books of Moses. Historical Books: Started from Joshua to Esther.

Poetical Books: From Job to Song of Solomon. Prophetical Books: Including the writings of the 5 Major Prophets, from Isaiah to Daniel, and the 12 Minor Prophets from Hosea to Malachi.

THE NEW TESTAMENT

The Gospels

Historical Books

Doctrinal Books

Prophetical Book

THE OLD TESTAMENT: (THE PENTATEUCH)

•  Genesis

The word genesis signifies generation or origin and comes from the Greek translation of Genesis chapter 2 verse 4. It is an appropriate title for the first book of the Bible, which contains the record of the origin of the universe, the human race, family life, nations, sin redemption, etc. The first 11 chapters, which deal with primeval or pre-Patriarchal times, present the antecedents of Hebrew history from Adam to Abraham. The remaining chapters (12-50) are concerned with God’s dealings with the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and Jacob’s son Joseph, all fathers of the people whom God has chosen to carry out His plan for the redemption of mankind. The book closes with these Chosen People in Egypt.

•  Exodus

The name exodus means going out or departure". While it refers to one of the most important events of the book, the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, other highly significant events are also found here, such as the oppression of the Chosen People in Egypt, the flight and call of Moses, and God’s covenant with the nation Israel at Sinai—an experience climaxed by His giving of the moral law (Ten Commandments) through Moses to the people. A code of secular laws is also included, and the latter part of the book contains an elaborate description of the sacred Ark of the Covenant and its ten (tabernacle), God’s place of dwelling among His people.

•  Leviticus

This book was so named because it treats of laws of service and worship of special importance to the Tribe of Levi. It has been aptly called the Handbook of the Priests. Many basic precepts of the New Testament are foreshadowed in this book, such as the seriousness of sin in God’s sight, the necessity of atonement for sin, the holiness of God, and the necessity of a mediator between God and man.

•  Numbers

The name of this book originated from the two numberings of the people related in it: the first at Sinai in the second year of the Exodus and another on the plains of Moab opposite Jericho in the 40th year. A better title is the one give by the Hebrew themselves, Bemidhbar ( In the Wilderness), for it describes the locale of the major events of the book. In all these events, the writer sees the guiding hand of God, sustaining, delivering, and keeping covenant with His people, as He prepares them for