The Source Fallacy

• Need to discover the specific source of the alleged parallel
  • Is it found in the actual sacred texts of the religion which predate Christianity or is it found in a later source?
  • Primary or secondary?
  • Can they quote the specific source: book, volume, verse?
  • Many ancient religions evolved over time and there is no one authoritative source or narrative of their myths
  • Most copycat theorists simply do not know the source of their claims.
  • Most often when you look at the original source it does not come close to what copycats claim.

Pagan Copycat Theory: The story of Jesus Christ as presented in the gospels is a myth incorporating various aspects of other ancient pagan religions.