Jesus was a trickster type, imo. Being a trickster can be dangerous, as evidenced by what happened to Jesus. Your mileage may vary.
Ha! Interesting take, but I had in mind more the Raven or Coyote types in some Native American folklore.
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Jesus was a trickster type, imo. Being a trickster can be dangerous, as evidenced by what happened to Jesus. Your mileage may vary.
Mel Gibson has a history of making anti-Semitic remarks. Shapiro is a Jew.
Personally I think he is taking a jab at Gibson.
Not really that funny. i.e. immature joke.
There is also a backhanded reference to Mel Gibson's notorious temper and tendency towards anger to consider.An English word play, double meaning...
1. Jesus won’t be put on the cross again.
...and in English to cross someone means to make them angry..
so 2. Don’t **** off Jesus again, or there will be big trouble.
If it causes offense, then it's offensive, but I see Mel Gibson - or maybe the studio - as the target of the joke.Ben Shapiro has tweeted this today.
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I don't think it is offensive. I am sure our Lord Jesus laughed at it. But some Christians and some American Conservatives I follow, felt offended. Why?
I wonder ... after watching Braveheart...how one can dislike Gibson...If it causes offense, then it's offensive, but I see Mel Gibson - or maybe the studio - as the target of the joke.
The idea of a sequel to The Passion of the Christ reminds me of that Monty Python sketch where Michaelangelo wants to paint the Last Supper with 29 disciples, a kangaroo, a mariachi band, and 3 Christs.
It's pretty easy if you're English and/or a historian.I wonder ... after watching Braveheart...how one can dislike Gibson...
I mean...it is impossible....
Ben Shapiro has tweeted this today.
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I don't think it is offensive. I am sure our Lord Jesus laughed at it. But some Christians and some American Conservatives I follow, felt offended. Why?
It depends on who's playing the devil.
Not much of a joke any way you cut it.
1. Shapiro is a joke.
2. Gibson is openly against Jews, and his father is a holocaust denier. So that’s a pathetic joke.
3. Creating a part 2 after the crucifiction, is kinda....meh. pointless.
4. The original was cited as being very anti-Semitic due to the graphic quality of the whipping/flailing and killing of Jesus, often used as a way to drum up anti-Jewish fanaticism. (i.e. - “those Jews tortured and killed our lord Jesus! Kill ‘em all!)
Which brings us back around to Shapiro and his followers. A fast-talking huckster spewing whatever irrelevance. Plus his comment “He won’t be crossed again.”
An English word play, double meaning...
1. Jesus won’t be put on the cross again.
...and in English to cross someone means to make them angry..
so 2. Don’t **** off Jesus again, or there will be big trouble.
Jesus don't joke, He is crying for people that doesn't come to Him to get salvation.Ben Shapiro has tweeted this today.
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I don't think it is offensive. I am sure our Lord Jesus laughed at it. But some Christians and some American Conservatives I follow, felt offended. Why?
Ben Shapiro has tweeted this today.
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I don't think it is offensive. I am sure our Lord Jesus laughed at it. But some Christians and some American Conservatives I follow, felt offended. Why?
Well...I advise people to go on making jokes about Christianity. Exclusively.
It is safer.
Nice. That was too polite.Ok then:
What has caused it?
A drunk man who smelled like a beer sat down on a subway seat next to a priest.
The man's tie was stained, his face was smeared with red lipstick, and a half empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began to read. After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked 'Say Father, what causes arthritis?' The priest replies 'My son, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap wicked women, too much alcohol and comtempt for your fellow man' 'Well I'll be darned' the drunk muttered, returning to his newspaper.
The priest thinking about what he said, nudged the drunk and apologised. 'I'm sorry to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?'
'I don't have it, Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does.'
Don't look at me...I wouldn't be offended even if I could get the joke. Some Christians make a living out of thinking themselves persecuted.
Nice. That was too polite.
I know meaner jokes about Francis...in Romanesco dialect.