Was he just a brilliant, divinely inspired Jew that wanted jewish people more jewish and bring people closer to G-d? Did he want to convey the inspirations that were rained down upon by the Almighty to make the world a better place?
Did he want to bring about societal reform and stop the rampant corruption in the Pharisees? Did he want the Jewish people of the land now called Israel to more Torah-observant and in turn receive the same divine inspirations that he was blessed with by living a more G-dly life? And after his death was his personna and teachings hijacked by unsophisticated, vunerable people that were craving more meaning in their life?
2006-06-19 13:47:40 · 7 answers · asked by Furibundus 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The historical aspect of Christ isn't as important as the archetype of unconditional love and forgiveness. We must remember that in our lifetime we have never seen God in human form, but it's not in the name or in the story but in what the story has presented to us as actual human beings.
Oh, and I can't remember the name of that convention. Maybe someone can help me out. Where the literate nobility met and censored what should or shouldn't be in the Bible?
2006-06-19 13:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lenore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been reading any books lately, lol. Could be, but it's just as possible that the traditional story of Jesus is true. There's usually some truth in myth, which means that there was probably something there in the first place. I believe that Jesus was a spiritual leader, a visionary and a reformer, yes, but I also believe that he came from GOD not as the only son of GOD, but as a highly evolved spirit who came to teach us a better way of life and to show us THE way, show us, not control us. This is just my opinion. God bless.
2006-06-19 13:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was just some Jewish settler from the West Bank who was killed by the Roman authorities, just like countless other Jews killed by the Romans.
A cult was formed around him incoporating Greek and Jewish indeas, which grew into the new religion of Christianity.
2006-06-21 17:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I look at Jesus' life it seems he was always trying to extend God's kingdom beyond the borders of Judaism. He associated with the outsiders, the unclean, and gentiles. Plus, he challenged the Jews of his time about living by the Torah, but being judgemental and not right with God within.
2006-06-19 14:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got my respect when you got the name correctly
No, he was perhaps the worlds greatest Avatar. Regretfully, Once Constantine converted it became political, and all PR is based on politics one way or another.
Throw away everything else, and read Mathew 5-6-7. That is the crux of Christianity. Everything else is commentary.
2006-06-19 13:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by snoweagleltd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Jesus was the Christ and wanted people to beleive in him as such.
And I believe that other fake prophets have done thier part to destroy the truth about Jesus so they could control populations with thier own religion.
2006-06-19 13:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was and is the Christ, as told about in the Bible.
2006-06-19 13:52:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋