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The Discovery Channel documentary slams Christianity

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Posted by: MarkSentMe

The documentary claims that the tombs of Jesus, Mary, Mary Magdalene and a supposed son of Jesus —Judah— have been found, thus making the Bible and two thousand years of history a lie.
Dear Zima,
According to the Discovery Channel's documentary "The Lost Tomb of Jesus" airing Sunday, March 4, the bones of Jesus-- buried with His family -- have been found. In addition, the documentary says that Mary Magdalene and Jesus might have had a son named Judah.

Here is what The Discovery Channel says about the program and the Christian faith: "All leading epigraphers agree about the inscriptions. All archaeologists confirm the nature of the find. It comes down to a matter of statistics. A statistical study commissioned by the broadcasters (Discovery Channel/Vision Canada/C4 UK) concludes that the probability factor is 600 to 1 in favor of this tomb being the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth and his family."

Having watched how Hollywood portrays Christians and Christian values for the past 30 years, it is clear that Hollywood considers Christianity its greatest enemy. Because of our silence, Christianity is the only religion they feel free to attack!


Read 'Lost Tomb of Jesus' tries to turn 'fiction into believability,' minister warns


It is time for Christians to send a message to The Discovery Channel and Hollywood that enough is enough! Don't stay silent while The Discovery Channel and Hollywood continually attack our faith and our values.

The documentary was produced by James Cameron, whose claim to fame is directing the movie "The Titanic."




This is one of those times I THANK GOD I don't have cable and can't get any TV reception


Posted by: JeriRose12

Many people think the sex in "The Titanic" is OK, etc. blah, blah, yada, yada....because it's romantic. Thank Hollywood for that. Christians think this movie is OK. I have never seen it and will not see it. We needed to take a stand on the world's movies long ago. I have Christians tell me movies are good, then when I watch them there is a sex scene or or too much cursing or taking God's name in vain. We have allowed this into our lives, refused to take a stand (I am guilty of this). As Christians, we allow way too much crud in our lives as far as entertainment goes, then we are outraged when something like this comes out. The Christians used to be the ones who told Hollywood whether a movie passed approval -- as in was appropriate for audiances to view. When the Chrsitians dropped out of their role in this, the movies went to hell in a hand basket so speak. OK, get me off my soap box.... But if my parents era called TV "Hellevison" how much more should we. There is stuff getting a PG rating (which some call Pretty Gross) that should get a much stiffer rating.

Anyway.... this is something that Christians are weak on (me, especially). We don't do the research. We don't have the concrete proof. We are bad apologetists.... Lord, help us in this area for sure. We are supposed to defend the faith. Give us the words! In Jesus Name.

~JeriRose~
In HIM in 2007

I had a made a vow once not to watch anything that took my Lord's Name in vain....I have not been faithful. We get so lax. I keep praying this is the year the church returns to holiness.


Posted by: Rachel R

I just can't seem to get hysterical over this kind of thing.

There are always going to be people who do not want to submit to God in their own lives, and so they spend their time trying to prove away faith.

I really don't think it damages us much.

It may work in our favor.

Some people may get off the fence and really stand up for what they believe.

The arguements always fail.

And faith is faith. People believe or they don't.

Rachel R





Posted by: diamondcreates

SOMTIMES I GET EMAILS FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THAT STATES IF YOU ARE NOT ASHAMED OF GOD PASS THIS ON.

AND THERE IS A STATEMENT IN THIS SAME EMAIL THAT SAYS HOW PEOPLE ARE QUICKER TO BELIEVE WHAT IS IN THE NEWSPAPER AND TV THAN WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS.

THAT PEOPLE ARE QUICKER TO FORWARD CRUD EMAILS AND HAVE TO GO THROUGH THEIR ADDRESS BOOK TO SEE WHO THEY SHOULD SEND AN UPLIFTING RELIGIOUS EMAIL TO IN FEAR THAT THE PERSON MIGHT BE OFFENDED BY THE SPIRITUAL ONE THAN THE CRUD ONE.

PEOPLE WOULD RATHER DISPROVE SOMETHING THAT THEY CAN'T PROVIDE AN ANSWER FOR, THAN STAND UP FOR ABUSE ON CHILDREN, ADULTS, ELDERS, WAR, AND THE LIKES. MY GRAND MOTHER USED TO TELL ME WHEN PEOPLE COME TOGETHER LIKE THAT TO DISPROVE YOUR BELIEF LIKE THAT -- THAT IS ONLY THE WORK OF THE DEVIL TO TRY TO 'RECRUIT' MORE 'SOLIDERS' IN HELL ON EARTH.

BE BLESS FAMILY AND MAY GOD CONTINUES TO WRAP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.


Posted by: Frederik

Hasta la vista, Mr.Cameron.



By the way, simply not watching it and simply closing your eyes and ears in front of everything which is against the christian faith is no solution. I am glad that there are christians out there which are willing to really dive into this whole dirt and which deal with this stuff and provide answers to questions which other christians could not answer.
One christian scholar who dealt with this is Michael Heiser.He has stuff about the Jesus ossuary on his website.


Posted by: diamondcreates

I haven't had a chance to watch this showing in full as of yet, but I do have it on Tivo to continue to go back to and if I didn't understand something that someone had said I can rewind it. I find it interesting that if this tomb was discovered back in 1980, why now it has been brought to our attention? Why now over 20 years later? Certain things I did hear about when I was attending Catholic school. About the theory where the disciples had taken the body of JESUS out of the tomb and re-buried him some place else in fear that someone will try to vandel the tomb he was in. But I have always heard that JESUS had other brothers and sisters but I had always thought of it in a way as we do here, calling each other brothers and sisters of Christ. I found it very interesting and looking forward to watching the rest of it as well as the new show the scrolls of the dead sea that was founded as well.




Posted by: Frederik

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Originally Posted by diamondcreates
But I have always heard that JESUS had other brothers and sisters but I had always thought of it in a way as we do here, calling each other brothers and sisters of Christ.


Gal 1:18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Gal 1:19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.


Posted by: BrendaMagana

There have been all sorts of claims about Jesus Christ from people who are simply scared of admitting the fact the Our Lord is the Son of God and that He actually rose from the dead.

These two facts are sources of pain for most mortals. I was not surprised when I read about the alleged discovery of the ossuary belong to the Lord.

Since such haphazard and baseless supposition cannot touch my faith, I went on my knees and prayed for the new believers, for believers that are not yet really rooted in the Lord and for future believers that they will not be affected by gabathons such as these that will pass away soon without notice.

Discovery Channel and Hollywood and supporters, please read:

Matthew 16:18-
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Yours designs against Lord are not new. Like others before them, they will not get far.

The Sword of the Spirit will put a leash on them.

The Zeal of the Lord will ensure that your punny antics are smitten like grass.


Posted by: diamondcreates

When I watched the show --- and the professor whom translated the words on the outside of the ossuary 'supposed' to belong to Jesus son of Joseph. But at the same time in the 'show' they stated that JESUS was a name that only 4% had at the time. And Joseph was a very common name. So how to do they know that this JESUS is the ONE and ONLY? Mary was a common name but they found an ossuary that had 'Maria' on it and its is supposed to belong to the blessed holy mother? I agree when people are so afraid of something so GREAT - they will go to whatever length to debute all beliefs.They would rather believe in Rosewell,NM Area 51 than believe in JESUS CHRIST reserection and is sitting on the right hand of GOD the Father. Shameful and sad.