John MacDonald BLOG POSTS Christian Origins Index (Secular Frontier)

Scroll down for all my blog posts here at Secular Frontier related to Christian Origins!

But First, 13 (for a Baker’s Dozen 12 Apostles plus Paul) BONUS Posts:

Happy Friday the 13th (sort of); or, “God is my Beach!”

Psychologizing Jesus

Christian Origins: Afterword

Easter 2023 Blog Post 3/3: Who Killed Jesus?

It’s Holy Saturday, So What Happened To Jesus Between Good Friday And Easter?

Jesus and Satire (2/2)

Happy Easter: My Favorite Easter Joke

Unhooking The Bra Of Mystery

Jesus and Satire: A New Darth Harley Video!

(2/2) Brainwashing and Indoctrination in Culture and Sexuality

Deconstruction and Religious Studies Blogging

My 2 Favorite New Testament Bible Reading Tips

Secular Activism: The Burden Of The Message

My Theory Of Christian Origins: Richard Carrier Reader Response

My Internet Infidels/Secular Web Publications are:

The Justified Lie By The Johannine Jesus

A Critique Of The Penal Substitution Interpretation Of The Cross Of Christ

A Critique Of Penal Substitution And The Christ Myth Theory

Religion And Brainwashing

New Testament Studies Related Blog Posts:

Some Good Friday Reflections

The Problem of Easter

I Get Interviewed On Freethinker Podcast About Mythicism, Atonement, and Gnosticism

Septuagint Isaiah 53:4 and Matthew 8:17 (reflecting with Mako Nagasawa)

The Law Written On Our Hearts

Washed In The Blood Of Christ

The Roman Soldier At The Cross In Mark

The Transformations Of The Roman Soldiers At The Cross

CONCLUSION: Taking A Middle Position Between Crossan And Ehrman On Jesus

Announcing The Upcoming June 2022 Biblical Studies Carnival

Afterword: The Christ Myth Theory

(1/2) The Godlessness Of The Philosophers: From Beginning To End

(2/2) The Godlessness Of The Philosophers: From Beginning To End

(Conclusion) The Godlessness Of The Philosophers: From Beginning To End

June 2022 Biblical Studies Carnival

New Bart Ehrman Meme

Paul through the lens of Luke

The Historical Jesus and John The Baptizer

Dunn and Ehrman on “Forms” of Jesus in the Philippian Christ Hymn/Poem (PART 1/2)

Dunn and Ehrman on “Forms” of Jesus in the Philippian Christ Hymn/Poem (PART 2/2)

The Gospel of John on Incarnation

(REVIEW) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” editors John Loftus and Robert M. Price [Review Part 1: Foreword by Richard C. Miller]

(REVIEW) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” editors John Loftus and Robert M. Price [Review Part 2: Introduction: New Testament Minimalism By Robert M. Price]

(REVIEW part 3) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Ch. 1: Why Mythicism Matters, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Jesus (Myth Theory) By David Fitzgerald

(REVIEW part 4) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Ch. 2 Jesus Christ by Barbara G. Walker

(REVIEW part 5) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Ch. 3 Dying and Rising Gods By Derreck Bennett

Mythicism and Method (1/2)

Mythicism and Method (2/2)

Dr. James Tabor on Paul

(REVIEW part 6) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Earl Doherty on HebrewsYahweh’s Wife

(REVIEW part 7) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Neil Godfrey’s Response to James McGrath

(REVIEW part 8) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Robert M Price’s response to Bart Ehrman

John Dominic Crossan and Mythicism

Christmas: The Origin Of The Nativity

The Genesis Of The Modern Critique Of The Christ Myth Theory.

From Chrestian To Christian

It’s That Gift Giving Time Of Year: The Historical Jesus Courses of Drs Allison and Carrier

P Z Myers Weighs In On The Christ Myth Theory

A Critique Of The Christ Myth Theory: My New Article Has Been Published

Afterword: Reflections On The Christ Myth Theory With John Loftus

A Brief Summary Of My Basic Question Regarding The Christ Myth Theory

My Final Post On The Christ Myth Theory

The Message Matters (transition post)

Religiocrazies and Scamvangelists Top 7: The Dark Side of Christian Televangelism

(Part 1 Schnabel, 1-13) Paul And The Problem Of Repentance

(Part 2 Schnabel, Conclusion) Paul And The Problem Of Repentance

The Empty Tomb

Reflections On “Evil And Theodicy” by Laura W. Ekstrom (2023) part 1: Background Context

(2) Reflections On “Evil And Theodicy” by Laura W. Ekstrom (2023) part 2 of Background Context

Jesus and Socrates with Dr Dennis R MacDonald

(Part 2/2) Jesus and Socrates with Dr Dennis R MacDonald

Mark’s Narrative Of The Crucifixion As Historical Fiction

Conservative vs Liberal Christians: Wait, There’s Another Way To Read This?!

Corporate Sin

Corporate Sin (2/2)

Corporate Sin Post Script: Did The Historical Jesus Know John The Baptist? (My Last Blog Post For A Little While)

The Rise of Spirit Warriors on the Christian Right

The Noble Lie Theory Of Christian Origins

(2/2) The Rise of Spirit Warriors on the Christian Right: The Secrets Of The Cross

Evolution: No Adam?  No problem

What Is A Gospel?  Investigations Into The Gospel Of John

(2/2) What Is A Gospel?  Investigations Into The Gospel Of John – LINE OF ARGUMENT

General Summary Of The Gospels Christian Origins Argument Thus Far

By Virtue Of The Absurd

By Virtue Of The Absurd (2/2)

By Virtue Of The Absurd (post script)

Evolution? No Adam, No Problem (Part 2/2)

The Unforgivable/Eternal Sin

The Peculiar Case Of The Martyrdom Of Polycarp and interpreting the Death of Jesus

(2/2) The Peculiar Case Of The Martyrdom Of Polycarp and interpreting the Death of Jesus: Erasing The Cross From History

Paul And The Super-Apostles

Jesus According To The Scriptures Wrap Up

Jesus Died According To The Scriptures (Conclusion)

Josephus On The Death Of John The Baptist: Interpolation Or Late Date For Mark?

For Paul, What Was Required To Be An Apostle?

The False Prophets And The Christ Myth Theory

Scholar Intermission: Dr. James Tabor

Religion And Brainwashing

Deconstructing The Cross Of Christ: Was Jesus Crucified? (with Dr. James Tabor, Dr. Ali Ataie, Dr Robert M Price, and Neil Godfrey)

[2/2] Deconstructing The Cross Of Christ: Was Jesus Crucified? A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH FOR JESUS AND US

Islam Studies

Wives In The Quran

Islam And The Prophet Muhammad: A Genealogy Of Modesty.

Islam and Postmodernism (warning, some pictures and words below not for those easily offended)

Philosophy Of Religion

The God Of The Philosophers And The Via Negativa

(2/2) The God Of The Philosophers And The Via Negativa

The Jesus of the Philosophers (Nietzsche’s Jesus Part 1/3)

The Jesus of the Philosophers (Nietzsche’s Jesus Part 2/3)

The Jesus of the Philosophers (Nietzsche’s Jesus Part 3/3)

Religion For Atheists: What Is Progressive Christianity?

(2/2 With Dr. Robert M. Price) Religion For Atheists: What Is Progressive Christianity?

CONCLUSIONS WITH DR. DAVID GOICOECHEA:

TRANSITIONS: Wrapping Up Scripture Studies Blogging (Part 1, Goicoechea and Paul 1)

TRANSITIONS: Wrapping Up Scripture Studies Blogging (Part 1, Goicoechea and Paul SECTION 2)

TRANSITIONS: Wrapping Up Scripture Studies Blogging (Part 1, Goicoechea and Paul SECTION 3)

TRANSITIONS: Wrapping Up Scripture Studies Blogging (Part 1, Goicoechea and Paul SECTION 4)

Transitions Part 1 Section 5, Goicoechea on Paul’s 1 Corinthians

Transitions Part 1 Section 6, Goicoechea on Paul’s 2 Corinthians

Transitions Part 1 Section 7, Goicoechea on Paul’s Galatians

Transitions Part 1 Section 8, Goicoechea on Paul’s Romans

Transitions Part 1 Section 9, Goicoechea on Paul’s Philemon

END OF TRANSITIONS Part 1 WITH PAUL: GOICOECHEA AND PHILIPPIANS

TRANSITIONS PART 2, Goicoechea on Mark (Post 1/3)

TRANSITIONS PART 2, Goicoechea on Mark (Post 2/3)

Conclusion of my Scripture Studies Web Project: “TRANSITIONS PART 2, Goicoechea on Mark (Post 3/3)”

END OF PROJECT!!!!!!!

Post Script: Transition to Philosophy:

General Interest Postmodern Philosophy: Introduction To Derrida/Levinas On Ethics / Religion (part 1)

General Interest Postmodern Philosophy: Introduction To Derrida/Levinas On Ethics / Religion (part 2)

CONCLUSION, General Interest Postmodern Philosophy: Introduction To Derrida/Levinas On Ethics / Religion (part 3/3)

CURRENT EVENTS: Exciting Upcoming Paper On Q And John The Baptist

Dr. Stephen Sullivan & Edouard Tahmizian | Interview on Divine Command Theory

Traditional Proofs For The Immortality Of The Soul: RECOLLECTION

Bart Ehrman Podcast Yesterday Interviewing Dr. Hugo Mendez

Dr. Richard Swinburne sneaking in God with the popular Argument From Beauty, and my Poop Defense

LOVE: One of the “True” Human Prejudices

(2) LOVE: Jesus the Beloved (Agapetos) and Secular Theology

The Starry Heavens Above Me And The Moral Law Within Me: Immanuel Kant (April 22, 1724 – February 12, 1804)

(2/2) The Starry Heavens Above Me And The Moral Law Within Me: Immanuel Kant (April 22, 1724 – February 12, 1804)

Did St. Mark Read Plato / Did Plato Read Moses?

(2/2) Did St. Mark Read Plato / Did Plato Read Moses?

(Post Script Summary) Did St. Mark Read Plato / Did Plato Read Moses?

SUMMARY WITH Dr. BART EHRMAN (1/2):

Did Jesus Teach His Death Was Key To Salvation Like Paul Taught? A Few Minutes With Bart Ehrman

Resolving Euthyphro: If God Was A Slave Or Servant, What Would He Call Holy/Demonic?

Bart Ehrman on The Arrest of Jesus

(2/2) Did Jesus Teach His Death Was Key To Salvation Like Paul Taught? A Few Minutes With Bart Ehrman

Some Empty Tomb Analysis From Derek at MythVision Podcast!

Bart Ehrman On Lack Of Vicarious Atonement In Luke-Acts.

Bart Ehrman On The Difference Between What Paul Taught And What Jesus Taught

(2/2) Bart Ehrman On The Difference Between What Paul Taught And What Jesus Taught

The Gospels And Trump Propaganda

Trump Propaganda Art: The Other Side

Happy Trumpteenth!

The Messianic Trump

The Evolution Of Trump Propaganda Art

The Fusion Of The Message Of The Religious Right With Trump Propaganda Art

Author Stephen King Weighs In On The Recent Trump Propaganda Art

Trump Propaganda Art And Black Voters

An Interesting Video From MythVision Podcast On YHWH And Lying

Bart Ehrman On The Tearing Of The Temple Veil

New MythVision Interview With Bart Ehrman: Is Ehrman A Secret Mythicist?

SUMMARY WITH Dr. BART EHRMAN (2/2):

(Part 1) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 2) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 3) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 4) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 5) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 6) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 7) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 8) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

(Part 9 – CONCLUSION) The Philosophy of History: Professor Bart Ehrman’s New Course Comparing and Contrasting The Apostle Paul With The Historical Jesus

No, Jesus Did Not Believe in the Inerrancy of the Bible

(2/2) No, Jesus Did Not Believe in the Inerrancy of the Bible: In Awe Of Jesus On The Cross

Review of Barbie the movie (2023): Margot Robbie and the cross of Christ

Jesus and I, Robot

New Insights Into The New Testament Conference (September 2023)

On Hiatus: What I’m Reading

CULMINATING TASK

New Insights Into The New Testament Conference (September 2023)

FIN

Jesus, Philosophically: Announcing The Completion Of My Scripture Studies Web Project!

“Christianity remains to this day the greatest misfortune of humanity.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, The Anti-Christ