My blog is primarily meant for humor; I love to laugh. If I don't understand something, then I will ask questions. No stories are meant to offend any person, place or thing. Please be respectful when posting a response. Viewer discretion is advised for Candygram.
I did an extensive search for the truth about the myth.
---- Jesus (YHWH rescues, Christ “Anointed One”, Messiah) – his birth was prophesied
Parents: Joseph and Mary (during Jesus’ upbringing, Mary seems to be intermittent until he is an adult. Joseph seems to have died off)
Mary conceived before marriage; presumed virgin. Father: incarnation of God
Siblings: James, Joseph, Simon, Judas, and unnamed sisters (all believed to be Joseph’s children prior to marriage with Mary – interesting to note Mary’s sister became miraculously pregnant around the same time.
Known to be a carpenter, public minister, and shepherd
Lineage theory: none or “Mary Magdalene and daughter Sarah”
Death: Crucifixion
Tidbit: Tiberius Iulius Abdes Pantera (c. 22BC-AD40), Roman soldier is one theory as the father of Jesus
---- Heracles (“glory of Hera”, divine hero, “demi-god”) - born who would rule all those around him
Parents: Amphitryon and Alcmene, raised by Amphitryon (mother not frequently mentioned)
Alcmene conceived before marriage; presumed virgin. Father: Zeus
Siblings: “twin” brother Iphicles (son of Amphitryon) and many half siblings by Zeus
Known to tend cattle - cattleherd
Lineage theory: numerous children with numerous women
Death: poisonous blood that tears the skin from his body exposing his bones. As his body burns, only his immortal side if left raising him to Olympus
Tidbit: in Roman mythology, Jupiter held the same role as Zeus in the Greek pantheon
---- Krishna (deity, divine incarnation, a pastoral childhood and youth, and life as a heroic warrior and teacher)
Parents: Vasudeva and Devaki – not raised by parents
Devaki had six children (killed by her brother), seventh child Balarama (born through Rohini), eighth child Krishna (raised by Yasoda and Nanda), ninth Subhadra (born through Vasudeva and Rohini). Krishna is a different color than his siblings, implying he is not born of his father (divine incarnation, deity)
Known as cowherd, prince giving philosophical direction
Lineage theory: Rukmini, “Satyabhama, Jambavati, and “16,107” other wives – children unknown
Death: arrow in the foot ~ February 17/18, 3102 BCE
Tidbit: 4th century BCE, Sourasenoi (Surasena), lived in the Mathura worshipped Herakles. This Herakles is usually identified with Krishna. Greek ruler Agathocles issued coins bearing the images of Krishna [and Balarama] in around 180-165 BCE.
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
"I will educate all before I die." Candygram quote
India gave the world zero, but they didn't invent the concept. The Babylonians had a space that represented zero; they often used a - like symbol; they just didn't have a "concrete" symbol for zero.
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
There is a reason Democracy works and other government's fall.
Wikipedia: Democracy is a system of government by which political sovereignty is retained by the people and either exercised directly by citizens or through their elected representatives.
Not everybody likes it, but the majority votes who will rule. In the US, you only have to put up with an elected official for 4 years, unless the president gets impeached or reelected for a second term by the people.
I had to put up with President Clinton for 8 years. I did not vote for him twice. I learned to live with him and his mistakes. He signed bills into office which should be unforgivable; telecom and family/sick leave.
I move on with my life. I don't obsess. I just move on with new opportunities.
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
I sent via email a request to expose Indians living in America under false pretenses. The American system is there for a good purpose; it's not their to be abused. I'll let you know the results.
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
I am aware of 10 local Indian owned restaurants and liquor stores that pay their Indian employees "under the table" in Cook County, Illinois. Under the table means Indian owners don't pay local and federal taxes.
By the way, I only know of 10 Indian owned businesses in the USA. Can you image what the US Government will uncover?
This is against the law in America. I encourage Americans to report such abuses of the tax law abuses to the local athorities. I'm tired of paying high taxes for foreigners.
I just got an email from DesiZip to report the activities of Indians in America. Do you think they will like this story?
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
I have three roommates from India who range in ages from 26-27. They don't seem to know much about Indian History. It seems all they know about is from 1947 through now.
I find this extremely odd, because when I grew up I had to learn about every country's history from the "beginning of time" to date. By the way, I love History. I was the kid in class asking more questions than getting answers.
I seem to know more about India than they do. I seem to know more about the surrounding countries, etc... Again, I find this hard to believe.
They only know "ancient" culture. I tell them over and over that their overall culture comes from many affluence's from the past. "Your country had many trading ports for many countries for thousands of year. I believe you influenced others, but they also influence you."
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
I call England my Motherland, because I am English, Scottish, Irish, and Danish in the genetic makeup.
I love the Viking history of my ancestors, just because they were sailors. They sailed across the open seas to new lands and new adventures. I understand "they" don't have the best of reputations, but none-the-less, they impregnated many a worlds.
We could be related.
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
I was answering an email from India which made me think about my "family's history". My mother's family came to America around 1750 from England. My father's family came much later from Norway via Canada. During those times, "we" were considered foreigners.
I've found some documents referring back to the American Revolution and my family's military involvement that I can personally reference. It's easier to put things in perspective with a timeline.
I love Wikipedia!
"The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, began as a civil war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies on the North American continent. Foreign nations allied with the revolutionaries, which later declared war on Britain, and the war became an international conflict. The war was the culmination of the political American Revolution, whereby the colonists overthrew British rule. In 1775, Revolutionaries seized control of each of the thirteen colonial governments, set up the Second Continental Congress, and formed a Continental Army. The following year, they formally declared their independence as a new nation, the United States of America. From this time on, other European nations that rivaled Britain as colonial powers provided support for the rebels, at first secretly, later openly."
Blog entry closed to additional responses 20080824.
