SonOfElElyon
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Would you say "**** THIS" and run (not really an option, although at times he wishes it was) and if not.. what would YOU do?
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If you were Christ and walked into this **** show...
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I'm not a Christian. I haven't really studied much of Jesus. But I've gotten the impression he was a sagacious sort of guy (or believed to be, by those who wrote of his character). I don't think he would be the sort to view the present realm as a "**** show," even sans the un-Christlike vulgar language. He wouldn't be blind to the beauty of the world and would not characterize it so negatively.
But I'm not sure why this is posted in Seekers Circle. Is there some sort of religious guidance you are looking for?
But I'm not sure why this is posted in Seekers Circle. Is there some sort of religious guidance you are looking for?
SonOfElElyon
Member
Thanks for the reply! Not religious guidance no, guidance... yes. I want to see how people see him and what's going on here and what they think they would do if it were their job.
For not being Christian it seems your impression of him is pretty static. What would he having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment or him having the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage have to do with the way he views what's going on here? Wouldn't it have more to do with perspective or expectations?
Lol, un-christlike language. He may not have used the curse words of our day, but he did use "raca" and I don't know if you know what it means but it's a pretty big insult.
It tickles me some people perceptions of Christ. Like he never frequented seedy parts of town or mingled with the prostitutes or gamblers.
I don't think he would be blind by the beauty of the world either, I think he would want nothing more than to go retire on five acres of land with a pond and never see another being again. But, as you climb the spiritual hierarchy, the higher you go the bigger servant you are to others. SO, he doesn't get to be lulled by what is pure, only made more patient by what is ... how can I say it nicely... unfinished.
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BSM1
What? Me worry?
You think this is worse than the times and lives of the Hebrews under the thumb of a tyrannical Roman rule?
SonOfElElyon
Member
Do I think what is worse? Everything in general? Oppression? Sin?
Axe Elf
Prophet
Since God created all of time and space to exist exactly as it exists now, has always existed, and always will exist, I would expect He would be pretty satisfied with His work.
An omnibenevolent God would WANT to create the best of all possible universes, an omniscient God would know HOW to create the best of all possible universes, and an omnipotent God would have the POWER to create the best of all possible universes, so if an omnibenevolent, omniscient, omnipotent creator of the universe exists, we are logically constrained to conclude that we live in the best of all possible universes.
An omnibenevolent God would WANT to create the best of all possible universes, an omniscient God would know HOW to create the best of all possible universes, and an omnipotent God would have the POWER to create the best of all possible universes, so if an omnibenevolent, omniscient, omnipotent creator of the universe exists, we are logically constrained to conclude that we live in the best of all possible universes.
BSM1
What? Me worry?
So what are you asking in your title?
The Romans were hardly tyrants towards the Jews. They were effectively allowed to rule themselves and practice their religion.
SonOfElElyon
Member
Ultimately that's what he's succumbed to.
While we're all gluttons for punishment given the crap we sometimes have to deal with, I for one am not into whips. They only do maybe 1d4 subdual damage. I much prefer my 1d12 banhammer. It does lethal damage, crits on a 15-20, and is vorpal.
SonOfElElyon
Member
My type of man!
SonOfElElyon
Member
Thought.
BSM1
What? Me worry?
Understood, as a long as they behaved themselves. If it were so great I doubt if you would have had a Zealot movement.
BSM1
What? Me worry?
About what?
They were religious fanatics, hence the name.
SonOfElElyon
Member
I get to pick? I was happy settling for any thought of anything, further than "listen>hear>program brain>follow blindly". If I get to pick, well... anything you can source from what you're calling me out on!
If someone is a Christian and believes that there is truth in the Bible, it would be natural to think that Jesus would do today as was done earlier. In other words, what is the modern-day Caesar's and what is God's and render unto accordingly.
This is the easily observable external acts. To me the inner work can be something much more but the basic attitude toward government could be similar.
This is the easily observable external acts. To me the inner work can be something much more but the basic attitude toward government could be similar.
SonOfElElyon
Member
If Jesus is actually the word of God, and the bible was pulled from him... he is the source of the information. He wouldn't be swayed by a book.
I don't know what "what is the modern-day Caesar's and what is God's and render unto accordingly." means, dumb it down for me.