Re: Sacred Mythology and Historical Fact

[Christian E. Gruber]

Something can be both sacred mythology and factually true.  Myth may 
imply false or innacurate or "made up" in the common vernacular, but 
parables are myths, and the Qur'an and Bible both clearly state that 
they are speaking in parables.  If some of the parables happen to be 
true (ie, Jesus knew this guy who..., etc.) then that's not 
inconsistent, just can't be relied upon.

Often, however, the term myth is used in a way that derrogates a thing 
or belief, which I suspect is at the root of Dean's objection to framing 
the Faith in this way.

regards,
Christian.
Dean Betts wrote:

     
    So all the Manifestations of God are part of "sacred mythology"?
    This is repulsive to me, let alone anyone I might mention the Faith to.
    Pehaps this is why I don't teach the Faith well.
    To the average person, and according to common usage, myth and truth
    are at odds, in fact opposites.
     


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