Peaceful Vs Vengeful Jesus

Saint Frankenstein · Nov 21, 2016

idav said:
The sword coming out of his mouth is symbolic for strong words, then says "truth is marching". It's hard to decipher book of Revelation when the whole thing is symbolic. Even hell is really a symbolism for the grave. So saying people will die and not have everlasting life means dying and not being resurrected. Although even then "reborn in spirit" is also symbolic and I don't think it to be a literal physical transformation.

That's nice, but most Christians and denominations believe the world will literally end at some point and people are going to be punished, with Jesus returning in some vengeful fashion.

idav said:
Apparently that is a method for curing a possessed human.

As if that's any excuse for horrible animal cruelty and torture.

ChristineES · Nov 25, 2016

I never saw any of Yeshua's teachings as vengeful. That some people who call themselves His followers are vengeful is not the fault of His teachings.

idav · Nov 26, 2016

Saint Frankenstein said:
That's nice, but most Christians and denominations believe the world will literally end at some point and people are going to be punished, with Jesus returning in some vengeful fashion.

Well I wouldn't be so sure about that. That's largely a US take, for example Canadian and U.K. Christians don't typically take the Bible so literally.

As if that's any excuse for horrible animal cruelty and torture.

If I have to save a human and have some bacon, win win. Sorry if that's a little cruel, I'm not a vegan.

idav · Nov 26, 2016

ChristineES said:
I never saw any of Yeshua's teachings as vengeful. That some people who call themselves His followers are vengeful is not the fault of His teachings.

That's pretty much how I see it also.

Forever_Catholic · Nov 28, 2016

Jesus is infinitely merciful, and his mercy is available to absolutely anyone desiring forgiveness and salvation who will approach him with trust. But when the judgement comes, it will be too late for that. He will impose justice. For more information, google "Divine Mercy."

Kelly of the Phoenix · Nov 28, 2016

Jesus also said we would be judged, essentially, by the measure with which we judge others. So if don't tell people they'll burn in hell for all eternity, maybe just having to write apology letters for a century or so, then you, too, won't burn in hell for all eternity.

meghanwaterlillies · Nov 30, 2016

idav said:
What are thoughts on believers or non-believers that Jesus in peaceful or vengeful.

Are christians scared of muslims because they may or may not believe in a vengeful Jesus? Are non-religious scared of jesus believing religions because in a similar fashion? If it isn't fear is it something else?

Bonus question:
What do religions feel of followers who take gods supposed vengeance into their own hands?

I know He's not vengeful experienced first hand or this idea of peaceful isn't exact either unlike both cant really describe but its not like you think.
something perfect about it.

meghanwaterlillies · Nov 30, 2016

idav said:
What are thoughts on believers or non-believers that Jesus in peaceful or vengeful.

Are christians scared of muslims because they may or may not believe in a vengeful Jesus? Are non-religious scared of jesus believing religions because in a similar fashion? If it isn't fear is it something else?

Bonus question:
What do religions feel of followers who take gods supposed vengeance into their own hands?

and it cant be possible to only manipulate or teach experienced that first hand too, so I at least know even those that don't fit in society no matter how much religion, general rules, or whatever else it's just possible for Him to act.

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