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!”
Easter 2023 Blog Post 3/3: Who Killed Jesus?
It’s Holy Saturday, So What Happened To Jesus Between Good Friday And Easter?
Happy Easter: My Favorite Easter Joke
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
New Testament Studies Related Blog Posts:
I Get Interviewed On Freethinker Podcast About Mythicism, Atonement, and Gnosticism
Septuagint Isaiah 53:4 and Matthew 8:17 (reflecting with Mako Nagasawa)
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
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]
Dr. James Tabor on Paul(REVIEW part 6) “Varieties of Jesus Mythicism: Did He Even Exist (2021)?” Earl Doherty on HebrewsYahweh’s Wife
John Dominic Crossan and Mythicism
Christmas: The Origin Of The Nativity
The Genesis Of The Modern Critique Of The Christ Myth Theory.
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
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?!
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 (post script)
Evolution? No Adam, No Problem (Part 2/2)
The Peculiar Case Of The Martyrdom Of Polycarp and interpreting the Death of Jesus
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
[2/2] Deconstructing The Cross Of Christ: Was Jesus Crucified? A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH FOR JESUS AND US
Islam Studies
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:
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
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
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
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):
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
New Insights Into The New Testament Conference (September 2023)
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

