IN AMERICA,

WE ARE FREE

TO CHOOSE

HOW WE BELIEVE

THE SON OF GOD IS THE SUN OF GOD

“Wow,” said Bryan. “So the story of Jesus is really a retelling of older stories from a variety of cultures and religions. I didn’t know that.”

“Lots of people don’t know that, just like they don’t know a lot of things. And you can be sure their church is not going to tell them. That’s our job,” said Zach.

“But, Zach. How come so many of these stories of various gods are so similar? It can't be just coincidence that so many characteristics are the same."

"Right, Bryan. Now you're thinking. There is a very good reason that there are so many similarities. The foundation, or source, for the gods of these and many other myths or religions is the same," explained Zach.

"And that source is what?" asked Bryan.

"That source is the sun - or, sun of God," replied Zach.

"In fact," Zach continued, "in The Christ Conspiracy (pages 154-156) Acharya S. summarizes some of the main characteristics of the 'sun of God' in a chapter she calls 'The Son of God is the Sun of God.' Here's what she and others say:

· The sun "dies" for three days at the winter solstice, to be born again or resurrected on December 25th.

· The sun of God is "born of a virgin," which refers to both the new or "virgin" moon and the constellation of Virgo.

· The sun's "birth" is attended by the "bright Star," either Sirius/Sothis or the planet Venus, and by the "Three Kings,' respresenting the three stars in the belt of Orion.

· The sun at its zenith, or 12 noon, is in the house or heavenly temple of the "Most High"; thus, "he" begins "his Father's work" at "age" 12. Maxwell relates, "At that point, all Egypt offered prayers to the 'Most High' God!"

· The sun enters into each sign of the zodiac at 30°; hence, the "Sun of God" begins his ministry at "age" 30. As Hazelrigg states, "… the Sun of the visible heavens has moved northward 30° and stands at the gate of Aquarius, the Water-bearer, or John the Baptist of the mystic planisphere, and here begins the work of ministry in the Palestine …"

· The sun is the "Carpenter" who builds his daily "houses" or 12 two-hour divisions.

· The suns's "followers" or "disciples" are the 12 signs of the zodiac, through which the sun must pass.

· The sun is "anointed" when its rays dip into the sea.

· The sun "changes water into wine" by creating rain, ripening the grape on the vine and fermenting the grape juice.

· The sun "walks on water," referring to its reflection.

· The sun "calms the sea" as he rests in the "boat of heaven." (Matthew 8:23-7)

· When the sun is annually and monthly re-born, he brings life to the "solar mummy," his previous self, raising it from the dead.

· The sun triumphantly "rides an ass and her foal" into the "City of Peace" when it enters the sign of Cancer, which contains two stars called "little asses," and reaches its fullness.

· The sun is the "Lion" when in Leo, the hottest time of the year, called the "throne of the Lord."

· The sun is "betrayed" by the constellation of the Scorpion, the backbiter, the time of the year when the solar hero loses his strength.

· The sun in "crucified" between the two thieves of Sagittarius and Capricorn.

· The sun is hung on a cross, which represents its passing through the equinoxes, the vernal equinox being Easter.

· The sun darkens when it "dies": "The solar god as the sun of evening or of autumn was the suffering, dying sun, or the dead sun buried in the nether world."

· The sun does a "stutter-step" at the winter solstice, unsure whether to return to life or "resurrect," doubted by his "twin" Thomas.

· The sun is with us "always, to the close of the age" (Matthew 28:20), referring to the ages of the precession of the equinoxes.

· The sun is the "Light of the World," and "comes on clouds, and every eye shall see him."

· The rising in the morning is the "Savior of mankind."

· The sun wears a corona, "crown of thorns" or halo.

· The sun was called the "Son of the Sky (God)," "All-Seeing," the "Comforter," "Healer," "Savior," "Creator," "Preserver," "Ruler of the World," and "Giver of Daily Life."

· The sun is the Word or Logos of God.

· The all-seeing sun, or "eye of God," was considered the judge of the living and dead who returned to Earth "on a white horse."

"Interesting," said Bryan, in the middle of deep thought. It was so much easier to listen to his priest, say Amen, and do what he was told. Being Catholic was easy if you just followed the script. You didn't even have to think. But now he was questioning, he was thinking - now he was working at understanding.

For a brief moment, he hated Zach. Why did Zach have to open this can of worms? Why couldn't he leave well enough alone? Sure, millions of people may be living a lie, but at least it was a comfortable, familiar lie. Some people preferred it that way.

But then Bryan realized that, like always, Zach was looking at the evidence, thinking, analyzing, and coming up with logical, rational, intelligent truths. Deep down, Bryan knew Zach was right. But, dammit - now Bryan really had to think!

He smiled faintly at Zach and quietly exhorted, "Here’s to informing the people.”

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