was jesus as he is portrayed the prince of peace? i really wonder having read what he said in the bible....but then the bible has so many contradictions, as do all the other religions,i do not find it surprising people are so confused and misdirected.
2006-11-28 06:02:34 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
How is it that the christians say you can't take one passage, because it's out of context unless you read the whole bible - but they're perfectly happy to use any quotes when it suits THEM!!!?
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2006-11-28 06:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by Musicol 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As others have pointed out, all religions have huge contradictions in their holy books. Generally Jesus seems to have been a good man and the majority of his sayings in the Bible are very much in favour of peace and particularly supportive of poor and excluded people. But if God exists why would he choose to reveal himself to a few people in the Middle East 2000 years ago so that we now have a very muddled book that is interpreted by theologians and priests in many different ways. Let's look for solutions to our problems in a scientific and rational way based on evidence instead of trying to understand these (very contradictory) books.
2006-11-28 06:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by Euro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus son of Mary was a great prophet. He was indeed a prince of peace and his teachings were sublime; the same as the teaching of all the prophets. As a Moslem, I respect Jesus the prophet greatly, but I do not declare him divine; for there is no god but Allah.
I did read a lot in the Bible, and I must confess that many corruptions have made the Bible not just anti-logical, but even these corruptions have made Jesus subject to criticism.
If you really want to know Jesus the prophet and the sinless person, please read the Koran. Unlike the Bible which declares Jesus to show disgust of his mother (who in one narration asks for wine), the Koran declares that Jesus was very kind and sincere to his mother. Unlike the Bible which declares Jesus' coming for the sake of social divisions, the Koran declares that he was a great and honest reformer. Unlike the Bible which claims Jesus' call for Trinitarianism (which is undoubtedly polytheism); a call that was never preached by any prophet and which contradicts monotheism, the Koran informs us that Jesus was arch-preacher for pure monotheism.
In the Koran, Jesus stands on the same level as Noah, Abraham, and Moses. The Koran denies his execution by cruxifiction (a death practised by the Romans only for the lowest class of people), but says that Allah raised him to the Fourth Heaven and that he's still alive, and shall come back to rule the world before the Day of Judgement.
The Koran denies that Jesus died and strictly denies that he spent three days in Hell!
2006-11-28 06:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mehmet Azk 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It helps to know the difference between Biblical peace and world peace. The peace that Jesus gives is not like the peace the world understands.
Jesus knew that many in the world would not accept Him as the Christ, so because of this fact...what He represents brings division between people to the point of hatred. So that is why he brings the sword.
The peace that Jesus brings is hard to explain, but can be described as having calm and assuring knowledge of a few things...knowing that you are loved by God, knowing that He cares and provides for you, and knowing that after this life will be eternal life in heaven. This assurance and hope is in the heart of any believer despite what circumstance they find themselves in...good or bad.
2006-11-28 06:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "sword" is a metaphor. "Division" is a better word. Jesus is acknowledging that his radical teachings could split up families and friendships. The problem with "families" is that they are often a breeding ground of favoritism and coercion. Jesus regarded all people as equals, and that interferes with a lot of cozy arrangements and understandings. To follow him, one would have to care for the panhandler down the steet as much as for one's business partner or favorite sister. Not a popular idea. Jesus wasn't the "family values" guy today's Christians like to portray.
2006-11-28 06:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by skepsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword.
Jesus was a revolutionary. Interpretations of the New Testament and the Koran have corrupted many Christians and Muslims and led them away from the original teachings. Blame it on the priests, not the prophets.
2006-11-28 06:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He brings the sword to take out the those that are combating the peace. also conventional as: convert or kill. both that, or he became possessed with the help of the former testomony contained in the 2d section.
2016-11-27 19:22:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem arises because of the confusion sometimes in understanding terms that were no doubt clearly understood by people of the time and by the translations into other languages. I believe these problems can be used by God to separate those who simply want to believe what they want to with those who want to follow God. In studying scripture it is important to realise that it is necessary to compare scriptures with other scriptures to get a clearer understanding. When Jesus was being tempted by Satan, Satan prefaced his remarks by questioning "has God said"? He even mis-quoted scripture in an attempt to get Jesus to throw himself off a cliff. Jesus response was a model for us. He answered by quoting more scripture to clarify and expose satans deceptiveness. He answered by quoting the bible passage you shall not tempt the Lord thy God. Back to your initial question. The sword Jesus is referring to is the sword of truth. Ephesians 6:17 says the sword of the Spirit is the word of God and Hebrews 4:12 says the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intents of the heart. Jesus also taught my Kingdom isn't of this world if it were then would my servants fight. I am not suggesting it is always wrong to fight. Such as resisting nazi's or ... but we are not to fight for his Kindom. his Kingdom isn't of this world he has proclaimed. Don't be discouraged. I don't understand everything in the bible but is important to excercise some degree of faith and to look for answers as you are doing. Again the bible teaches God wants men to seek him. Knock and the door will be open unto you. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness. Casual seeking or simply accepting God on your own terms can end up with a person being misled. This is why we ae told to love God with all our hearts, soul and strength. Yet he is the one who reveals himself to us.
2006-11-28 06:30:15 · answer #8 · answered by Edward J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any contradictions in the quran, and I'm not confused and misdirected.
2006-11-28 08:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peace wouldn't happen until after His work on the cross, and true peace will not happen until after His return. The "sword" is the persecution and the inner family conflict that believers face.
2006-11-28 06:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by newcovenant0 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋