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Matt:
I have been trying to find out for myself (historically) how the Christ's Ministry turned into the Roman Catholic Church.  Anyone have a good source or reference for me?
I was reading a website that stated the Simon in Acts Chapter 8, verse 9-25 is really a man called
Simon Magus.  He is credited as one of the starters of the Catholic Church.   
Has anyone ever heard of this? 


Matt

AK4:
Yes i cant remember where i read about it, but i got of the internet.  You can find hundreds of papers on the subject.  Be careful though because i remember reading one that linked him (Magus) to universalism in a bad way.  The universalism of magus is the teachings of all religions being/becoming one and the paganism of Babylon merge in Christainity, i.e christmas and easter. I dont think it was just the catholic church that adopted his teachings. Alot of other religions added in there two cents also. His (magus)teachings is not the universalism of God saving all.  I almost got turned away from Rays teachings  when i first seen he was for universalism.  But obviously Rays teachings is God saving all not what magus taught.

Anthony

Brian:
Normally I would just put in some links for you but unfortunately non-BT links are not allowed on the General Discussions board  :(

This is a very old book but it does a good job. You will have to go online to find a copy.
The Two Babylons
or The Papal Worship
Proved to be the Worship of Nimrod and His Wife
By the Late Rev. Alexander Hislop
First published as a pamphlet in 1853— expanded in 1858 ISBN 157258212X

This is a newer book which I also enjoyed and found very informative. This you can purchase in almost any book store.
Pagan Christianity: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices by George Barna and Frank Viola ISBN 141431485X

Personally, I would start with the free book and see if it answers all of the questions and maybe sneak off to Barnes and Nobles for a peak at the other one.  :)

Have a happy and be sage
B

winner08:
WOW Matt!!, I just was speaking of Simon Magus two days ago with a friend of mine. I read about Simon Magus on the net. Simon Magus was a magician and a follower of one of the disciples. I think, but not sure it was Simon Peter.Anyhow, Magus was very envious of the disciple and wanted to be like him. He couldn't perform miracles and so he did what he had to do in order to get a following, he did his magic tricks and trick the people into believing he was doing miracles like the other disciples. Well people started to follow him and started to believe in him. that started to believe he was sent from God. That's how a new religion started. The rest is history as they say.

                                                   Thanks                                 Darren                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Heidi:

--- Quote from: winner08 on August 11, 2008, 11:57:58 PM ---He couldn't perform miracles and so he did what he had to do in order to get a following, he did his magic tricks and trick the people into believing he was doing miracles like the other disciples.                           

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This is very interesting stuff Darren, the devil is not very original is he?  Always has to copy God.  Anyways, might do a google to read a bit about it.

Heidi

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