I'll pray for karma to leave you alone because I am aware that your assault was spurred by pride and ignorance.
Would you say that's pretty close the the prayer that Jesus prayed on the cross? And would this be a reasonable response to someone?
2006-12-30 15:09:48 · 15 answers · asked by your_name_here 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, Jesus didn't address his prayer to karma, an impersonal force, he addressed it to God, whom he viewed as his Father. However you could translate his prayer into a paradigm that does believe in karma, without losing too much in the translation.
It was not a reasonable response, the reasonable response would be to pray for revenge! However, it was a very wise compassionate response, and an example that has inspired many people of many faiths who have found themselves suffering for holiness' sake.
2006-12-30 15:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah, I wouldn't say that at all.
According to various accounts of his last words, his mind was really on his own spiritual consequences. Matthew 27:46, Luke 23:46, and John 19:30 indicate that he was more concerened about something other than the people who had decided to crucify him.
He asked God why God had given him up. He commended his spirit to God, as if he had some choice in the matter, or did something totally different. It depends on which book you want to believe, Luke or John, who said that he simply stated that "it was over."
So no, I wouldn't really say that he prayed for those who put him there, "a reasonable response" because the literature at least says otherwise.
You did say "on the cross," which means after he had had his hands and feet pierced with metal nails, and then stood up for spectators to gawk at. By then he would have ben realizing what a big mistake he had made about claiming to be the Messiah, or Kyrios as the Greeks called him. "Kyrios" and other variations fo the name mean "Master," and is also probably where we got the term "Christ," since "Kyrios" sounds an awful lot like the current name "Chris."
So anyway, Jesus was probably wishing he really was "Kyrios," because "Kyrios the Messiah," wasn't supposed to get killed, and he knew that. The people that decided to kill him knew that too. His words while on the cross indicate that he knew it well.
Sincerely,
Chris
2006-12-30 15:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by ChrisJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't pray for kharma to leave someone alone, because whatever they earned, they will pay for & your prayers will not negate that. It's a nice thought.
2006-12-30 15:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Friend, pray for Christ to enter your heart and give you the grace to forgive...It seems you need to get over the pain of being criticized and rejected...only Jesus can heal that wound...i will pray for you.
2006-12-30 15:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is Jessi! If you want I'll pray the same way you want to pray for you know who!!
2006-12-30 17:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do. Unless you are praying to the Lord our God, keep your prayers to yourself.
2006-12-30 15:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think Karma has anything to do with prayers. At least not in my bible.
2006-12-30 15:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Dumb Dave 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, but unfortunately majority rules.
2006-12-30 15:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you smoking. Leave it alone
2006-12-30 15:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by white dove 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No thanks, I can pray for myself. This is overly righteous and practically blasphemy. Do you think you're God?
2006-12-30 15:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋