WWJD? Anyone??

Question

What Would Jesus Drive?

I'm thinking something small, economical, enviromentally-friendly...something like a Toyota Prius I'd guess...I'm also guessing nothing Jewish or Lebanese - do either even make a car?

Answer 1

Strangely, no one has posted the official discussion website:
http://whatwouldjesusdrive.org/


We believe the Risen Lord Jesus cares about what we drive. Pollution from vehicles has a major impact on human health and the rest of God's creation. It contributes significantly to the threat of global warming. Our reliance on imported oil from unstable regions threatens peace and security. .... Obeying Jesus in our transportation choices is one of the great Christian obligations and opportunities of the twenty-first century.



And in their fact sheet of actions to take:
http://whatwouldjesusdrive.org/resources/fs_actions.php

What transportation choices would Jesus choose? The following action suggestions are based upon Jesus' teaching of the Great Commandments and the Golden Rule in light of current transportation impacts.

* Christians should organize their lives so that it is easier and more desirable to walk, bike, car pool and use public transportation more, and use personal vehicles less.
* When they move to a new location, Christians should choose a place that makes it is easier and more desirable to walk, bike, or take public transportation.
* When a new passenger vehicle is required, Christians should purchase the most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicle available that truly fits their needs and does not significantly threaten their safety or the safety of others.
* Christians could donate a significant portion of the money they save from fuel savings to missions.
* SUVs should be purchased only by those who truly need them, such as individuals in rural areas and those genuinely needing 4-wheel drive.
* Christian business leaders should encourage their employees to use public transportation and participate in ride-share programs, avoid subsidized parking, and purchase fuel-efficient business vehicles.
* Local churches should educate their congregations about public transportation options available both for their daily activities and for church services, and create ride-share programs to transport members to worship services and church activities.
* Churches, denominations, and Christian organizations should educate their members that transportation choices are moral choices. (See our website, www.whatwouldjesusdrive.org for educational and worship resources.)
* Christians and Christian organizations and denominations should advocate for government policies that make it easy for individuals to do the right thing when it comes to transportation. This includes:
** making communities pedestrian and bike friendly;
** making public transportation easily accessible, readily available, and affordable;
** requiring new passenger vehicles to be more fuel efficient by raising fuel economy (or CAFE) standards to 40mpg by 2012 and;
** supporting research and development for hydrogen fuel cells and other promising alternative technologies.
* Christians and Christian organizations and denominations should encourage automobile manufacturers to make more fuel efficient and less polluting vehicles by purchasing them and by contacting them to make their views known.
* Christians should express their views to others, such as writing a letter to the editor of the local paper on the topic of What Would Jesus Drive?, using facts and arguments provided by this campaign.



So, based on the above, he'd probably just walk/bike/carpool anywhere, but if He needed a car, it would only be as big as He needed and would be the most fuel efficient and lowest polluting model He could find.

(He'd probably use the Green Vehicle Guide at http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicle where vehicles available in the US are categorized by vehicle type (small car, station wagon, minivan, truck, for example), and sorted in each category first by lowest emissions then by best fuel economy.)

But I've also heard the following comments:
- Since Jesus was a carpenter, he'd probably drive a pickup truck.
- Jesus would probably drive a large multi-person van with seating for 13 including the driver

Answer 2

Ford Focus

Answer 3

Whatever kind of car he wants to drive. I mean come on...he's Jesus. And besides, I don;t think he needs a car. If he can walk on water, then...can't he do other stuff? Iunno.

Answer 4

Jesus would not be a bunny-hugger. Remember, it's his dad that said that the animals and Earth are here for our needs.

I think Jesus would drive a totally pimped-out Hummer.

Answer 5

The powerful Mach 5. And He would drive it on water.

Answer 6

I'm sure He would be walking, He'd create quite the traffic-jam on the road. A nice pair of sandals would be best!

Answer 7

Always pictured Jesus in a VW Kombi for some reason......

Answer 8

Jesus would either ride a bike or just fly.

Answer 9

I think he's drive a German VW. Those cars are Christlike anyway.

Answer 10

I basically take it, cuz i'm the guy. who's gonna stope me, the cops? i'm bulletproof. yet i'm vulnerable to weight income - I choose the low fat Klondike bars. howdy, the Son of God's gotta look solid.