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The Genealogist

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12. Interesting to think about

Fri May 24, 2019, 09:04 PM

May 2019

There is an apocalyptic text floating around called "Shepherd of Hermas." I have seen suggested dates as early as the first century, so it may be quite old. It was a favorite among early Christians, as I recall, and perhaps included in some early biblical canons. Yet, how many people today have heard of "Shepherd of Hermas." For all we know, Ronald Reagan may be the a sort of "Shepherd of Hermas" of presidents. Shoot, 300 years from now Rutherford B Hayes may be the favorite.

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Modern myths [View all] edhopper May 2019 OP

Lech Walesa and the Solidarity Movement had more to do with the fall of the Soviet Union than Reagan Ohioboy May 2019 #1

Their Afghanistan debacle was also a prime reason edhopper May 2019 #2

Yes, Afghanistan was a big part of it too Ohioboy May 2019 #3

And you and I know that edhopper May 2019 #4

I'm not going to argue with anyone on this point SCantiGOP May 2019 #5

Most would say it was a small factor, if at all edhopper May 2019 #7

Arguably the USSR lasted longer Major Nikon May 2019 #6

That's a stretch to call it a myth like the Gospels because it's so abstract. marylandblue May 2019 #8

I could have gone with a more obvious example edhopper May 2019 #9

Good point there! MineralMan May 2019 #10

Look at Columbus edhopper May 2019 #11

Interesting to think about The Genealogist May 2019 #12

Documents chosen and edited for the biblical Canon MineralMan May 2019 #13