The Jews were kicked out of their own land by the Romans during a revolt called Bar Kokhba's revolt were another Jew was called the Messiah named Simon bar Kokhba.
Christianity emerged as a significant religion as it was the only organization left after the Fall of the Roman Empire. It grew because of its influence on the Western world, for the better or for the worst. Even during the middle ages, those who questioned the Church were called Herectics and burned at the stake. Our very own Jose Rizal was excommunicated for the questioning the Church.
Any religion usually lavish their founders with benevolent wisdom or power, which their followers use to influence others to join them. Why do they need to mention all these miracles and greatness when all they preach is to be good??
Last edited by Monseratto; February 19th, 2006 at 06:52 PM.