In the original version Jesus was born to a working class family in an occupied territory at the far reach of a powerful empire. A powerful ruler fearing the child's potential threat to his power forced the family to flee into exile. Where could there be a modern equivalent to that scenario?
2006-10-22 15:12:49 · 7 answers · asked by Lleh 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
He'd probably be born in an understaffed hospital in the US. Joseph and Mary would then spend the next two years sorting out medical billing errors/issues with cut throat insurers.
2006-10-22 15:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd agree with 1st dragons answer - Tibet.
1 - there are no more far flung Despotic Empires that seek to inhibit thought - besides China.
2 - Tibet (like Judea) was annexed by that "Empire"
3 - Both (Imperial Rome and China) place a higher value on the good of the Empire/Government than of the individual.
4 - Both see the preachings of Jesus as detrimental to their Empire (Why Falun Gong Members are so oppressed).
2006-10-22 15:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by froggen616 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably in a humble setting. Maybe a barn again as the Hiltons would all be full. In that part of the world camels and donkeys are still used so it may not be that much different.
2006-10-22 15:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A garage in Tibet? A cave? Tibet is occupied by China; Dalai Lama is in exile....
2006-10-22 15:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ever wonder if nativity meant NATIVE?
back in the day?
Hebrew has three meanings
so does Greek
2006-10-23 07:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by eg_ansel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT would have to be Bethleham still because thats the city of David and Christ was of that royal house.
2006-10-22 15:49:15 · answer #6 · answered by Robert B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a hospital in Burbank CA.
2006-10-22 15:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋