I tuned in the middle of the show and was still gathering my dinner and bringing it into the living room ...
Did I hear them say that "unlike Jews and Christians" Muslims don't need a centralized place to pray? It seems they also said that uniquely, Muslim's mosques are more than a place of worship. I can't speak for Jews, but certainly Christians don't believe the only place you can pray is in a church, nor do they believe that a physical church represents the religion (as was implied). The Body of Christ is where ever there are believers. Also, many churches also serve as education facilities and community facilities, and it's been this way since early in the church history. I just got the impression, without really paying as close attention to the beginning of that segament as I would like, that they were mischaracterizing Christianity (and possibly Judiasim). H. -----Original Message----- From: Todd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 8:54 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Egypt: Land of the Gods It started tonight. Part 1 Aired tonight from 9 PM - 11 PM Eastern time. The history Channel describes it as: Egypt: Land of the Gods Cradle of Religions/Sacred Space In the past 5,000 years, Egypt has been home to many gods. Pharaohs, Jews, Christians, and Muslims have all lived and worshipped there, leaving monuments and symbols of their faith across the landscape. We learn how the ancient gods and rituals impacted on modern religions to create a spiritually unique country. We examine the progression of religions--from ancient Pharaonic Polytheism to Judaism and Coptic Christianity and the modern Islamic state--and the structures associated with them. Part 2 Airs tomorrow night from 9 PM to 11 PM Eastern time. The history Channel describes it as: Egypt: Land of the Gods Death & Rebirth/Land of Magic As we examine the many differences evident among Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the religion of the pharaohs, we learn that they did share in the belief that a better life awaits us after death. And, we discover that magic was an essential element of ancient Egyptian life in matters ranging from health and wealth to love and war. Even after the pharaohs disappeared and the ancient gods vanished, magic remained and was used by Egyptian Jews, Christians, and Muslims. I don't see where it is to be repeated this week, nor the next 2, in the same time slot. You can search through their program schedule to make sure though. Of course, they offer the 4 hour show for purchase ......... Sorry .. should have said something earlier =-/ Todd ----- Original Message ----- From: "Braver, Ben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 10:01 PM Subject: RE: Egypt: Land of the Gods > when did it start? > and will it be repeated? > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Todd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:13 PM > > To: CF-Community > > Subject: Egypt: Land of the Gods > > > > > > For those not aware, the History Channel is presenting a > > history of Egypt > > and it's role in the evolution of Judaism, Christianity, and > > Islam. It > > attempts to explain how the various religions are more > > closely related than > > many of us realise and how they relate to the ancient > > Egyption religions. > > So far, it's been very enlightening. Some of the stuff they > > have talked > > about in the first hour, I had no idea about. I encourage > > anyone interested > > to watch it. It's on for one more hour tonight and continues > > tomorrow night > > from 9 - 11. > > > > Todd ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
