2006-10-06 05:05:46 · 12 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, but they really dont know either
2006-10-06 05:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. They know the Bible and what it says about Jesus, but that's it... because that is ALL they quote. I would think with a Personal Relationship one would be able to speak about it without quoting a book about events that supposedly happened 2000 yrs ago. And really hard to claim one is a "Witness" when they quote the Bible. I guess the meanings of all words change once you get to that religion, because so far I have seen people use words that have distinct meanings, yet obviously do not mean that in their lang.
2006-10-06 12:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safe to know people know OF Jesus in different ways.
There are a variety of beliefs ABOUT Jesus, many of them incorporated in official religions. Most people seem to belong to one religion or the other.
But the man Jesus, very few people have ever known him. In fact, of those who did, not one of them ever called him Jesus. Jesus is a Greek name, not a Hebrew one. I believe they called him Yeshua, much like the name Joshua. In fact, they are both credited for bringing people into a Promised Land, first Joshua with the Jews into Palestine and then Yeshua with all mankind into eternity.
Since he lived, many have written ABOUT him, but even Paul who first persecuted those who actually knew Jesus and then converted to Christianity didn't KNOW Jesus EXCEPT through an experience in which Jesus reportedly blinded him and asked him why he is persecuting him (through his disciples).
Like Paul, many people have reported having EXPERIENCES with Jesus. Whether or not you want to call that KNOWING Him or not, is up to interpretation. Others claim to have prayer that is bi-directional, and therefore claim to KNOW Jesus. Again, that is simply a matter of faith. One thing is certain, knowing OF and KNOWING are clearly different matters, dependant upon interpretation and faith.
Personally, I believe I know Jesus in my heart of hearts. Not because I believe all the fairy tales and read all the scripture and manuscripts, including the minor gospels. I believe I know him because I understand the heart of his message to the people of that time. And I believe I that somehow the first Child of God loves me enough to speak softly to my heart of his love and his intentions for my life. It's a matter of faith and it might just be my imagination. But, perhaps that is why I have the ability to imagine in the first place, so we two can talk from time to time and so I can, in one way or another, truly know him.
I hope this answers your question satisfactorily.
2006-10-06 12:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some. The word religion covers a lot of holy and unholy things.
2006-10-06 12:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God made man - man made religion...I think it's practically and intelligently safer for human beings to know Jesus because ultimately "Religion" doesn't exist - only God does...
2006-10-06 12:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by sexycandlelightguy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is a great prophet and he will come down again and tell everyone he was just a prophet.
God is one, no begotten son and no relations.
2006-10-06 12:09:44 · answer #6 · answered by aliasasim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutely.
2006-10-06 12:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by buttercup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on the person. Mass generalizations are dangerous and insulting.
2006-10-06 12:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
religion is living, jesus is dead. know the livingnot the dead
2006-10-06 12:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what "people" you are refering to.
2006-10-06 12:07:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No MILLIons of Christians have Him living in their hearts..
2006-10-06 12:08:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋