I've decided my religious believes incorporate worshipping a fig tree. I think it only fair, the CHristian God chopped down my God, so now I get to chop down their tree of life.
Fair is fair.
Reperations!
2007-03-17 09:24:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's lovely to see so many Christians on here whose senses of metaphor haven't quite developed! "He din' chop it, he cursed it". This is the problem with literal rendering of text. See, everyone, Jesus "chopped" down the fig BY cursing it! Ahhhh, you see? Eureka! Congratulations! This has been your first lesson in the use of metaphor.!
When the Christain tree of life gets knocked down I guarantee more peace on this earth. Chop that tree, Sean. Those bast*rds! They killed... well, they killed a lot of people in the name of God and I'm sure Kenny was one of 'em!
2007-03-17 15:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by Me, Thrice-Baked 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus did not chop down a fig tree that was Geo. Washington chopping down a cherry tree.The fig tree represented Israel.Jesus cursed the fig tree because it bore no fruit.Just as the leaders of Israel didn't listen to His message(a few did and lots of the common folks did)The fig tree wilted just as Jerusalem crumbled under the Romans 40 years later.It was a (one of many) fulfilled prophecy.
2007-03-17 09:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Jesus chopped down a fig tree while nobody else was around. But the real quesiton is, did it make a noise?
Or maybe he made a fig fall on Isaac Newton's head, and therefore Jesus should be credited with inventing physics? Or at least for "Fig Newtons"?
2007-03-17 09:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The unfruitful fig tree represented Israel. Also, Christians do not worship the tree of life, we worship God. I don't think you will have much success trying to chop him down.
2007-03-17 09:31:06 · answer #4 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus didn't chop down he fig tree---he cursed it to death for not having fruit on it when he was hungry.
2007-03-17 09:37:24 · answer #5 · answered by huffyb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a die-hard tree hugger, I protest the chopping of ANY trees whatsoever.. Back OFF Mr. Mayor! I will chain myself to the innocent tree to save it!
2007-03-17 09:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by Kallan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus - did NOT chop down a fig tree.
You are continuing to show your ignorance.
2007-03-17 09:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is your fixation on trees all about. Besides, I think you got Jesus and the fig tree mixed up with George Washington and the cherry tree.
2007-03-17 09:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by Pop D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe He cursed a fig tree because it didn't bear any fruit. I believe It was a symbolic message to believers who do nothing to help the Kingdom.
Jedi--I'd have thought you would use your light saber.
2007-03-17 09:41:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered.
More power to you if you can do likewise to the tree of life. Pardon me if I don't hold my breath, though.
2007-03-17 09:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋