The REAL Reason Why I'm No Longer A Christian Apologist!

The REAL Reason Why I'm No Longer a Christian Apologist! My name is Derek Lambert & Once, I was a passionate born-again Christian, devoted to converting the world to my faith. I believed humanity was lost in a fallen world, destined for hell, and that Christianity held the only truth—the only salvation. Armed with Christian apologetics, I sought to prove, beyond a shadow of doubt, that my religion was the one true faith, grounded in undeniable historical evidence. But my journey took a turn I never anticipated. In this documentary series, I’ll take you through the unexpected path that led me from being a die-hard Christian apologist to questioning everything I once held sacred. You’ve heard the famous claims—that the evidence overwhelmingly proves Jesus rose from the dead as a historical event. But what happens when you start to examine the evidence from all sides, not just through the lens of faith? My goal isn't to destroy anyone’s belief but to challenge the way we think about religion and its origins. What if the stories and traditions we once viewed as unique are deeply intertwined with those of other faiths? This first installment dives headfirst into my journey and tackles a key debate: Did Dionysus turn water into wine long before the New Testament was written? Michael Jones of ‪@InspiringPhilosophy‬ confidently claims that this connection doesn’t exist before the 3rd century AD, dismissing critics with a resounding "Shut up!" But does the evidence really support him? I take a deep dive into the sources—beyond the Bible, beyond Christian apologetics—to uncover the truth behind these claims. Here is the video Michael Jones did where I highlight his shut up clip. He is presenting at a Christian apologetics conference.    • Jesus vs. Pagan Gods By @InspiringPhilosophy   When I was a Christian apologist, I only interpreted the Bible through the voices of those who shared my beliefs. But what if the Bible’s inspiration goes beyond its pages—intertwined with myths, traditions, and religions that came long before it? This series aims to expand your understanding, showing how the shared threads of human spirituality connect us more deeply than we realize. Join me as I unravel the beliefs I once fought to defend and explore the light that lies at the end of this tunnel of discovery. Subscribe to our second channel ‪@mythvisionTV‬ SIGN UP FOR ONLINE COURSES HERE James Tabor: Jesus and The Dead Sea Scrolls - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/dss Joshua Bowen: Myths Borrowed By The Old Testament - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/ot-myths James Tabor: Creating Jesus: Why Mark’s Gospel Was Forgotten? - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/firstgospel Robyn Faith Walsh: Paul's Legacy - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/paulslegacy Robyn Faith Walsh: The Gospels Masterclass - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/gospels Dennis MacDonald: The Gospels & Greek Poetry - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/homeric-mimesis Kipp Davis: Real Ancient Israelite Religions - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/israelite-religions Richard Carrier: New Testament Studies For Everyone - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/nt-studies M. David Litwa: The Ancient Greek Mysteries & Christianity - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/mysterycults Dale C. Allison Jr: The Quest For The Historical Jesus - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/jesus-quest SIGN UP FOR BART EHRMAN COURSES: Bart Ehrman: Historical Problems with The Bible & Quran - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/bible&quran The Gospel of Matthew - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/matthew Jodi Magness: Archaeology in the Time of Jesus - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/timeofjesus Scribal Corruption of Scripture - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/corruption Mark: The Unknown Jesus - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/unknown-jesus Finding Moses - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/moses Other Virgin Births In Antiquity - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/virgins Bart Ehrman vs Mike Licona - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/resurrection Genesis: In The Beginning - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/genesis Christmas - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/christmas Did Jesus Call Himself God? - www.mythvisionpodcast.com/bart **RECOMMENDED BOOKS HERE: 👉 https://amzn.to/35FqNYf Please support MythVision by joining the Patreon or making a one-time donation through the links below: MythVision Website: 🔥 www.mythvisionpodcast.com MythVision Patreon: 👉 www.patreon.com/mythvision MythVision Paypal: 👉 www.paypal.me/dereklambert7 Cashapp: 👉 $rewiredaddiction Venmo: 👉 @Derek-Lambert-9 Email MythVision: 👉 [email protected] 👉👉 Check out MVP Courses for new and upcoming online courses: www.mvp-courses.com/ 0:00 Confident Christian Apologetics 6:26 Waking Up to New Perspectives 31:20 The Truth About Dionysus 1:00:00 Dionysus: Before and After the New Testament 1:14:22 Water Into Wine & Wine Into Water 1:38:56 January 6th: Jesus and Dionysus Parallels 1:50:00 Dionysus and Other Dying-and-Rising Gods #MythVision #Christianity #Apologetics