All categories - 17 January 2007

i thought he was gonna b on raw. wat's the deal who need him anyway. he was like the gayest guy on tna and now he is goingto b the gayest guy on ecw. someone explain i missed ecw last night.

2007-01-17 07:47:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Wrestling

WAS JESUS MARRIED?

A QUICK FACT SHEET



SUGGESTIVE EVIDENCE

1. The marriage of Jesus Christ is a taboo subject because most Christians regard it as an impious suggestion. They think this way because marriage implies sexuality, and sexuality is defiled in Christian dogma. A married Christ is rejected for theological reasons, not because of historical facts which may disprove the thesis.

2. While the New Testament "appears" to be silent on the subject, it was not until late in the 2nd Century, that any Christian leader denied that Jesus Christ was married. Justin Martyr and Clement of Alexandria believed that a married Jesus was inconsistent with His role as the Savior of the world, not that marriage would have Him sinful, but rather, that His mission was too demanding and heavenly to allow Him the opportunity for marriage.

3. All later references in the Patristic writings show the Church Fathers following the same pattern: they deny that Jesus was married based upon the supposed silence of the Scriptures and doctrinal problems which were inconsistent with the Church's dogma (e.g. a celibate priesthood, the ritual defilement of seminal emissions, etc.).

4. There was a 2nd Century tradition among various heretical sects which taught that Jesus was married. Clement and others may have been reacting to those movements.

5. Although he didn't say one way or the other, Irenaeus' Doctrine of Recapitulation supports the notion of a married Savior. With a style similar to the Druids, Irenaeus, another 2nd Century leader, taught that Jesus Christ symbolically entered every critical stage of human existence and sanctified it. Since family life, including sexuality, is central to our lives, it seems logically consistent with the mission of a Savior to redeem and sanctify this aspect of our experience, as well.

6. In their dispute with Augustine, the Celtic Pelagians argued that the Atonement of Christ cancelled Original Sin. If Original Sin was, as Augustine argued, a sexually transmitted disease of the soul, then Christ has reversed the process and made it a transmitter of healing, health, and virtue.

7. In keeping with the Creeds of the Church, the offspring of Christ would not have represented a "divine race". The Creeds teach that Christ had two natures: one human and one divine, without mingling and without confusion. Since procreation is a human function, we can reasonably say that the children of Jesus would have been just as human as any other human being.

INDIRECT EVIDENCE

1. Jewish customs of Jesus' day required married Rabbis. Unmarried men were considered a curse to Jewish society. Jesus would not have had much credibility as a leader had He not been married. Although Jesus was a non-conformist and had many conflicts with Jewish tradition, His parents, Joseph and Mary, were not. The Bible says that they were careful to perfectly obey the laws of their people. It also says that Jesus was "subject unto them". Since Jewish culture practiced arranged marriages and early marriage, as well (a Jewish boy was marriageable at age 16), it is reasonable to assume that Jesus' parents would have performed their parental duties faithfully and arranged a bride for the young Jesus. There are 18 silent years in His life (12 - 30). The Gospel of John tells us that there were many other things which Jesus did which have not been recorded.

This point is important because it shifts the weight of presumption. Given the cultural milieu in which Jesus lived and the supporting Biblical evidence, the burden of proof lies with those who do not believe Jesus was married. They must show why Jesus and His parents would have been derelict in their civic responsibilities and not contracted a marriage.

2. According to Josephus, descendants of the House of David felt a moral obligation to perpetuate their line, never knowing which one among their descendants would be the chosen Messiah. Jesus may or may not have known who He was, but regardless, He lived as a normal person until called by the ministry of John the Baptist.





DIRECT EVIDENCE

1. Hippolytus, a Christian leader from the late 2nd Century, was followed by Origen in the 3rd Century in saying that the Song of Solomon was a prophecy of a marital union between Christ and Mary Magdalene. Although they believed Mary was symbolic of the Church, nevertheless, the notion presupposed a real, albeit a spiritual (meaning non-sexual), marriage between Mary and Jesus.

2. There are hints scattered in the Gospels of a special relationship between Jesus and Mary. If she is the same Mary of Bethany in John 11, then we can explain why Martha arose to greet Jesus and not Mary. Some scholars say she was sitting shiva according to Jewish custom. "Shiva" was when a woman was in mourning. Married women were not allowed to break-off from their mourning unless called by their husbands. In this story, Mary does not come to Jesus, until He calls her.

· At the Resurrection, when Mary meets Jesus in the Garden, there is a degree of intimacy (see the Aramaic here) which one would expect between lovers, not friends.

· The Greek word for "woman" and "wife" is the same. Translators must rely upon the context in deciding how to translate it. Sometimes, the translation is arbitrary. When Mary is referred to as a "woman" who followed Jesus, it can just as easily be translated as "wife".

4. The story of Mary with the alabaster jar anointing the feet of Jesus is cited by some scholars as the most direct witness to their marriage. It is in all four Gospels and was a story in which Jesus gave express command that it be preserved. This ceremony was an ancient one among many royal houses in the ancient world, which sealed the marital union between the king and his priestess spouse. We find it mentioned briefly in the Song of Solomon. Although we may not understand its significance, Jesus and Mary knew exactly what they were doing. To be the valid Messiah, He had to be anointed first by the Bride. They were by-passing the corrupt Jewish establishment.

There is more support for the marital status of Jesus. However, it involves a discussion of the Old Testament prophets which would be too tedious to undertake, here. It is important to realize, however, that belief in a married Jesus does not require any more faith than a resurrected Jesus. And if you know where to look, you can find just as much biblical evidence for both.


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Recommended reading: Was Jesus Married?, by William E. Phipps, Harper & Row, 1970

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar, by Margaret Starbird, Bear & Company, 1993


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The above is taken from Hierogamy & the Married Messiah which is now available. It is the most complete analysis of the "married Jesus" doctrine to date.


http://www.grailchurch.org/marriedjesus.htm

2007-01-17 07:47:35 · 10 answers · asked by Ali 5 in Religion & Spirituality

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2007-01-17 07:47:32 · 15 answers · asked by flyboss1107 3 in Government

What were/are they and have you kept them? If not, how long did it take until you broke them?
I'm still eating healthily, and i'm still trying to keep smiling...sometimes it doesn't work, but i'm still having a go! :)

2007-01-17 07:47:28 · 9 answers · asked by Little Miss Helellena 3 in Other - Society & Culture

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2007-01-17 07:47:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hair

Sometimes i get thoughts like if he does something that looks gay ..in my head i think it looks gay and then sometimes when he talks i think he sounds retarded but i still like him no matter what and even though i told him i have those thoughts, i still feel guilty! Do you ever have them? Some people say it's normal and others don't

2007-01-17 07:47:20 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley T 1 in Singles & Dating

Sphere one: r = 32mm

Sphere two: r = 2.3cm

Sphere three: d = 21mm

Thanks ;:)

2007-01-17 07:47:18 · 5 answers · asked by ☺ Joel ☺ 1 in Mathematics

they are to be used with tomtom rider sat-nav

2007-01-17 07:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music & Music Players

with a note that says "it's not a trick. have fun. the thought of you gets me excited. i love you. don't be mad, be happy." and leave a pair of my panties on the keyboard. or is that invading his privacy?

2007-01-17 07:47:17 · 18 answers · asked by Flava 1 in Marriage & Divorce

I am 31 weeks pregnant and i made the less than good choice to fly to Romania.Just for the record it was a great opportunity job wise.I have had a perfectly healthy pregnancy up till this point . I had my doctor write me a note as well so i had no problems flying there and the airline seemed more concered with checking my bags than my pregnancy.Problem is i passed out at work and was taken to a hospital and put on bed rest.I have apparently started dialating and was told i cant leave Romania.I am currently in the city of Iasi in a hotel.I was told if i fly it would be dangerous and i could go into labor?

2007-01-17 07:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

2007-01-17 07:47:15 · 4 answers · asked by emmerbeansmom 2 in United States

2007-01-17 07:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-01-17 07:47:14 · 1 answers · asked by mmmm 1 in Languages

A man can risk his life and run into a Burning Building and save a families child and thier dog,but the very next day if he hasn't paid his student loan on time they will treat him ( this same man who risked his life) like he is dog sh*t until his balance is current. Even when the balance is paid there will still be a sh*tty overtone by the collector.

I'm surprised we haven't bombed a few buildings.

So....what do you love about America.

2007-01-17 07:47:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

2007-01-17 07:47:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

i've got a huskie, and i know it is not a good idea to let them off the leash,so has anyone got any training tips.thank's.

2007-01-17 07:47:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

The choice is
1. DLO case(already tried silicon, and didnt like the screen protector)
2. New apple earbuds

My choice is leaning towards the case, but I want to know what you guy's think.

Thanks

2007-01-17 07:47:03 · 1 answers · asked by B-Rad 4 in Music & Music Players

My completely irrational parents refuse to consider the idea, but can't give an argument that I haven't countered. I've given them websites to look at--I don't think they bothered--and on those websites were answers to all of their (stated) concerns. If you've had success with unschooling, please tell me so I can tell them.

--8th grade, New Jersey

2007-01-17 07:47:03 · 7 answers · asked by Jeff 2 in Home Schooling

Hi i am looking at moving to the philippines for 1-2 years and wanted to rent a house on the beach. Do you have any sugestions of locations and where i should start to look? johnnie New Zealand

2007-01-17 07:47:00 · 2 answers · asked by Johnnie W 1 in Philippines

Frank Tuttle was a chief contractor officer of an African development oil company for 15 years retiring in September 30 2003 and then died with his entire family in a plane crash on December 26, 2003. He was to be worth $13,500,000.00. Is there any truth to this claim?

2007-01-17 07:46:58 · 6 answers · asked by michelle T 1 in Current Events

Ok i am going to the densit,i have to have a tooth pulled.what should i take befor i leave?

2007-01-17 07:46:56 · 29 answers · asked by monkeygirl 2 in Dental

How you can know that you're in love with someone when you have never met, spoke, or even see him face-to-face? Because I think I am with a celebrity. I won't reveal his name, of course but what can I do?

2007-01-17 07:46:55 · 33 answers · asked by lunafenella 1 in Celebrities

I want to tell my (non-employed) boyfriend this but I dont know if it is really rude to say to a guy...
"There is difference between a male and a man, your 25 start acting like a man or I'll have to find someone who does"
I want a man who is man enough to work

2007-01-17 07:46:53 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

does that mean he wants a second chance? I asked him what he meant by that and all he said was that he had to go. I told him my feeling and everything but he seems to be hiding something. We agreed to be friends but he keeps on saying that I am beautiful but he said only to him. He brought this whole conversation up out of nowhere and I wasn't suspecting it at all. Is he trying to tell me something? He has been staring at me more than usual and everytime I turn around, there he is. What is going on?

2007-01-17 07:46:48 · 9 answers · asked by To Remain Anonymous 1 in Singles & Dating

Bandage, glass, pop top...etc.............

2007-01-17 07:46:44 · 28 answers · asked by Mark C 3 in Polls & Surveys