I know you are probably looking at the title and are groaning from the thought of yet another religious tread, but I thought it would be interesting to see what do different religions have in common. Because most religions do in fact have something that they share -- so find out what they are and post here!

I'll go ahead and begin --

The Egyptian god Horus and the Christian god Jesus have many events from birth to death (and even the fate of the one who baptised them) that are the same. I'll list a few of their similarities (because honestly I don't have the time to list them all).

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Conception: By a virgin.

Father: Only begotten son of the God Osiris. Only begotten son of Yehovah (in the form of the Holy Spirit).

Mother: Isis-Meri. Miriam (now often referred to as Mary).

Foster father: Seb, (a.k.a. Jo-Seph). Joseph.

Break in life history: No data between ages of 12 & 30.

Baptism location: In the river Eridanus. In the river Jordan.

Age at baptism: 30

Baptized by: Anup the Baptiser. John the Baptizer, a.k.a. John the Baptist.

Subsequent fate of the baptiser: Beheaded.

Method of death: By crucifixion.

Accompanied by: Two thieves.

Burial: In a tomb.

Fate after death: Descended into Hell; resurrected after three days. Descended into Hell; resurrected after about 30 to 38 hours (Friday PM to presumably some time in Sunday AM) covering parts of three days.

Resurrection announced by: Women.

And even their characteristics - both were regarded to be the savior of humanity, both are associated with "the fish", and Horus' title was KRST the anointed one and Jesus' was Christ the anointed one.

So share what you know -- it can be anything from 'these religions share love as a common theme' or 'these religions have the same story for the creation of the world.'

[side note - I know this probably goes without saying, but please don't trash other people, this is for comparisons sake [b]only[/b]. This is not to say that your said religion is false, or anything of the sort -- its just to compare.]

P.S. Yay! I'm now at 100 posts XD
(such a sad number next to some people -- but an achievment anyway ^^)

Final note (I promise!) - It's so scary making a thread -- I have this gut-wrenching fear that a mod is going to come along and tell me that this has already been done (I did check I promise!) or that you just can't make it -- so scary! 😲
Well -- here's hoping! 🤣

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John the Baptist, a.k.a. John the Baptist.

Erm...was this really necessary?

Sorry, I meant baptizer -- thanks for pointing it out.

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The Jewish have a day of rest, Sabbath, as so do Catholics (Christians in general?). Islam has some similar verses in the Quran with the Christian Bible. Listing 2:

Qur'an 2:53
And remember We gave Moses the Scripture and the Criterion (between right and wrong): There was a
chance for you to be guided aright.

Exodus 24:12 The Lord said to Moses, "Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commands I have written for their instruction."

Qur'an 17:33
Nor take life which Allah has made sacred . . .

Exodus 20:13
You shall not kill

However, a lot of general rules appear in most religions-- like you shall not kill and such.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.

They're all the same.
Just different versions.