Myths and Truth

"MYTH: a myth is a type of narrative which seeks to express in imaginative FORM a BELIEF about man, the world, and/or GOD or GODS which cannot adequately be expressed in simply PROPOSITIONS. Since this word is used in both contemporary scientific and theological literature, any DEFINITION of it appears to be arbitrary. In common language, the word is used to denote stories that have no basis in FACT. This meaning is too loose for anthropologists and philosophers. Myths can be contrasted with LEGENDS, fairy tales, etc. This implies no JUDGMENT on the TRUTH of the story; indeed, it is possible to have a true story serve as a myth. Critics of myth argue that it tends to open the door to IRRATIONALISM. Myth has been held to be a truer or deeper version of REALITY than SECULAR HISTORY, realistic description, or scientific explanation. This view ranges from irrationalism and post-CHRISTIAN supernaturalism to more sophisticated accounts in which myths are held to be fundamental expressions of certain properties of the human mind. Myth is both a very significant and difficult word. One very useful DEFINITION is a story with culturally formative power that functions to direct the life and thought of INDIVIDUALS and GROUPS or SOCIETIES." Sorry the link to Irving Hexham's concise dictionary of Religion, doesn't go directly to this definition.

Urban myths are not included in this definition.
If you have cable don't miss the Myth Busters program on the Discovery Channel. I loved watching the two guys blow up a plane!

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In blogsurfing today I found John Stossel's on Lies, Myths, and Downright Stupidity which covers the 10 biggest myths in America. To me, these are more dangerous delusions because they often prevent better more creative ways of handling situations.

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This all comes back to the Passion of Christ (Yes, again) and another review of the movie. It's been seen so much, I'm wondering if there will be anyone left to see it when it opens!
As Jody Green says "I can see why some people are worried about how the film portrays the Jews. They should be worried. No, it's not anti-Semitic. What it is, is entirely shattering. There are no "winners". No one comes off looking "good" - except Jesus I can see why some people are worried about how the film portrays the Jews. They should be worried. No, it's not anti-Semitic. What it is, is entirely shattering. There are no "winners". No one comes off looking "good" - except Jesus."