I think Odin had a Christian viewpoint, what about Christ's teaching was really unique?

[Anonymous]

Christ said if your eye offend you, pluck it out. Seek the truth at all costs, you will find it.

Odin actually gave up an eye for wisdom in his mythology, in return, he got two ravens that would search the world for him. who gave him the ravens? Odin was chief God. in the Nordic myth, there is the logos spoken of by John / Jesus, that rewards you for good behavior, even rewarding the gods.

it's also just a crazy metaphor for science. which "coincidentally" developed in the same nations.

"philosophy has gone astray. natural philosophy must use new technology to hone our eyesight, meticulous data to fix our memory, and limit fanciful extrapolations. we need to become more honest and more stupid to learn what is true." Robert Hooke, 1660, discovered and drew the first cells under a microscope

Christianity is unique

Christianity isn't as unique as we've been told

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I brought this up because I've heard "the pursuit of truth is christian" from many christians

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I've also heard stupid shit like "Christianity brings civilization". they watch way too many movies

[ChicoFromThe305]

It seems that most if not all religions mention Christ in some way and give him credit which shouldn't just be taken lightly and if you use all religions to compare and follow the mentions of Jesus you'll eventually run into Christianity where Jesus gives himself the credit and admits to being the son of God so I chose to believe Christianity.

[strateguy632]

Jesus spoke in parabels. Even about eye was unique.

The modern pagans don't obey odin!

[Asker]

well around 800 years ago there were various kings throughout Europe, receiving money from the papacy, that demanded the mass executions of pagans that wouldn't convert. they reluctantly did and kept most of their traditions in tact. that is why the names of the week are still named after odin, thor, freya

[strateguy632]

You can write your opinions but history is recorded. No mass execution.

[Asker]

in 782 the holy Roman emperor ordered the beheading of 4500 pagans

[jshm2]

You think wrong, then and need your head examined if you're comparing the two.