Jesus: Religous Myth

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Jesus resurrection is one of the greatest religious myths in world civilization. The stories of his resurrection was are told in the Bible, and also passed down from generation to generation. The resurrection happened after Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross, and his body was placed in the tomb. Joseph of Arimathea had Jesus Christ’s body placed in his own tomb. Jesus never made tomb a permanent resting spot though.
On the third day several women to include Mary Magdalene, went to the tomb of Jesus. The third day was a Sunday, which will become important in this religious myth. There was a great earthquake when Mary and the other women arrived at the tomb of Jesus. An angel came down from heaven and rolled back the stone, which caused an earthquake. This was a startling thing for the women and the guards, but the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has risen. Come see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; ...

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...they are stories that make a person who they are. Myths can shape a person to what they need to be. Myths have helped shape cultures for centuries, and will continue to help struggling people in our culture, like people that are struggling with substance abuse. Myths help us develop social norms and proper behavior, while also bringing hope to people in distress. Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is a important myth in todays culture, and will continue to bring hope to people that are in struggle.

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http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/Christianity/2004/04/The-Story-Of-The-Resurrection.aspx (Accessed February 19, 2014).

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