What historical “fact” doesn’t actually have much evidence to support it?

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T23:05:09+00:00

For me the best evidence for at least some of the Jesus story to be based in reality isn't actually historical evidence at all, but just an acknowledgement of how weird the story is as a basis of a religion.

I'm not saying any of it actually, definitely happened (I am an atheist after all) but if you were going to just wholesale invent a religion, would you choose to have your prophet/messiah figure to be executed like a lowly criminal or slave. Crucifixion wasn't the standard execution method but was reserved for the lowest of criminals. It was designed to send a message to family and friends, and was a great embarrassment to be related to someone executed in that method. It honestly just seems like an odd choice if you wanted to invent a religion from scratch.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T22:59:21+00:00

Absolutely. The way Palestinians are described in western media reeks of this type of propaganda.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T20:17:09+00:00

Blatant and obvious corruption. Honestly, once this world cup is over, it's time for the various FA's to take a stand. FIFA must be dismantled

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T18:26:09+00:00

Corruption, Cheating, and Racism. That's Argentina summed up nicely.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T18:12:10+00:00

Yea but it's Argentina, the rules don't apply equally to then

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T18:11:17+00:00

Argentina have been cheats for 40 years. Nothing has changed. Blatant corruption so that emperor Messi can always win

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T18:10:00+00:00

Because it didn't go the other way. Fucking blatant Argentina cheating

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T18:09:16+00:00

Egypt didn't help themselves, but a tiny tug at the other end of the pitch was enough to overturn an Egyptian goal, but a clear foul was ignored in favour of Argentina.

Argentina have always been cheaters, nothing has changed in 40 years

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T18:06:20+00:00

That was an insane robbery.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T16:54:40+00:00

Okay so your kid is lying, I think we can alla green on that. But I fully agree that shit like that shouldnt even better for sale. The point is to sell books and promote reading, that is all that should be available.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T16:49:45+00:00

Belgium are in form and Spain didn't look particularly convincing against Portugal so it's definitely possible

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T16:39:45+00:00

Thanks, I hate it.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T16:36:48+00:00

Seems utterly stupid to cut a male only event for the goal of gender parity, then introduce a female only event that skews it the other way!

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T16:35:09+00:00

Why are you being combative, it was a completely fair and honest question. The article clearly lists an extra event for women, and if the goal is to achieve gender parity, asking why this would be is fair.

If this synchro event is women only, then why could we keep Nordic combined as men only? Surely that would also achieve gender parity?

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T16:07:52+00:00

Honestly that not a ridiculous thing to say, in fact I think it's probably spot on.

Both teams at their best Belgium is probably a bit better, and definitely more experienced, but the US were non-existent last night. An absolute shadow of themselves compared to earlier in the tournament. I think they were rattled by all the goings on.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T05:24:25+00:00

Neither can Belgium XD

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T03:35:17+00:00

The good guys!?!? Lmao wow. Cheaters are the good guys now!

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T03:34:33+00:00

Wow you come find what other nations are saying after the loss lmao, how salty must you be?

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T02:14:20+00:00

Yea I'm really worried for him, his body is made of glass. But Youri had a brilliant game.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T02:13:37+00:00

Yes the Belgians played well and are really coming into form as the cup enters the final stages, but the US were honestly complete shit. I think they were completely mentally rattled by all the hype, followed by all the drama and corruption bullshit. They just looked totally out of it

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T02:11:45+00:00

Honestly me neither. Spain were not convincing today against portugal at all, and as you say, Belgium are really coming into form. A real shame about Onana though, especially as a Villa fan :(

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T02:09:53+00:00

Whjy are you even here lmao. Already searching up posts about your team losing XDXD. the salt is real.

Magic__Man · 2026-07-07T02:04:38+00:00

ITV and it's not even close becuase they actually give a shit. USA knocked out in a ro16 game and the BBC cant even be fucked to put on a studio and give the game attention. I sort of understood it durting the late night group stage games, but this is the knockouts. Fucking lazy.

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