The Hercules Dilemma
Many years passed, all of which were filled with more and more questions for my parents, who never seemed to have the answers, or if they did have the answers, they sure could’ve had me fooled. I began to read about Greek Mythology and the gods and goddesses, which I found quite interesting. I remember the first time I thought I had figured out something just absolutely marvelous. I was convinced that I had figured out how it was that Jesus (AS) in the Bible was the son of God.
Sidebar: You see, I had never really believed that God could have a son, it was one of the main issues I had with my parent’s religion. It just did not make since to me that God Almighty would have to be born from a woman and breastfed and cleaned after having bowel movements and urinating. I could not wrap my head around it. Especially after my mom gave birth to my little brother and I saw how messy he was. I kept thinking to myself. . . is it really possible that God made himself into a baby? Why on earth would God do that? Who was taking care of things while God was a baby? And then of course, there was the dilemma of. . .well if Jesus (AS) is God, then who was he always praying to, himself? It just didn’t work for me.
Back to the story. . .I was convinced that the Bible had it wrong, and that the reason for this was. . . . ta-da. . . “Hey Mom! Jesus (AS) wasn’t really the son of God. . .it seems like somehow, the story of Hercules from Greek Mythology was infused into the Biblical story of Jesus (AS).”
I was sooooo excited about my discovery. . .my mom. . not so much.
I even tried to explain my reasoning with her (keep in mind, I was only in middle school). ”Mom, it’s like this. . .you see. . in Greek Mythology. . .The Supreme God, Zeus, came down to earth in the form of a man and impregnated a woman. The woman gave birth to Hercules. Hercules was part mortal and part immortal. Hercules had to go through twelve labors to prove that he was worthy of being completly immortal so he could go to heaven and be with his father, Zeus”. . “You see Mom! Just like in the Bible!”
Once again . . . I was excited . . . my mom . . . not so much.
Its interesting to see a revert story from a different perspective. I myself as you may know have been muslim all my life so i find it very interesting to read about how other people came to Islam, im glad and happy that you finally found the true path, alhamdulillah. Salaam Aleikom wr wb
Al-salam alaikom warahmato Allah wa barakatoh!
I am so curious to know the full storry ,, i am a muslim all my life al hamd lellah , started to think of the other religious ppl how is their feelings when they accuse their own religion of being wrong, and when they look at islam as a wrong and a strange religion , i am trying all the time to look at islam by tow ways : my own religious way, and the way of the others even atheists , agnostics, jews christians hindu and any other system of beleif .
I do appreciate everyperson try to know islam,, because i donno if i was not born muslim if i would do the same or not . sobham allah , yes he knows better who is sincere in seeking the truth
Jazakom allah khairan sister “who posted this story” may allah strengthen ur faith and make u a victory for muslims , and give u victory for ur son
Ameen thumma Ameen .
Alslaam alaikom wa rahmato Allah wa barakatoh!