Controversial! Was Jesus Christ the first mass cult leader?

@James72 (26790)
Australia
December 29, 2006 11:07pm CST
Firstly let me state that I am a Christian. I am not an avid Christian but am one nontheless. I have taken part in a discussion like this before and find it an interesting question. Jesus Christ has influenced billions of people throughout the last 2000 or so years and will continue to do so for thousands of years to come. In essence has he established a cult following so therefore could be deemed as the first mass cult leader?
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Thomas73
@Thomas73 (1467)
• Switzerland
30 Dec 06
The historical evidence of Jesus is still unclear. But if he was a mass cult leader, it looks like he didn't plan it. It's only much later that religious people made him a leader and started writing the 'legend'.
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James72
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
30 Dec 06
The interesting point here is that the historical evidence is unclear. I think it is remarkable that even in spite of this his past existence still has such an extensive influence on modern society.
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Thomas73
@Thomas73 (1467)
• Switzerland
30 Dec 06
Historically, there may have been several 'Jesuses' that were made one and became a legend. A bit like Robin Hood or William Tell, if you will. Whoever he was, Jesus certainly hadn't planned to become such a prominent religious figure and it's our civilisation that made him such. Who knows? Maybe 2,000 years from now people will worship Elvis and make pilgrimages to Graceland. ;)