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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts: 1

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[–] DadVolante 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

He existed alright but we have zero idea if he claimed to be the son of God. That was added much later after his death.

Jesus could in fact be an algamation of various men at the time who led the religious/social movement that would eventually become Christianity, and not all early versions claimed him to be the son of God. Some even claimed him to be a new God here to rescue us from the original God who was harsh, vindictive and punishing. Lots of wild shit.

So even the "he said he was the son of God" is a myth and legend.

But there definitely was a dude who was alive back then who had a LOT of complaints concerning the church and the government.