jesus was here??

[BIG D]

what was jesus' purpose on 'earth' if humans haven't changed one bit since his supposed coming??...we had the greatest muder/raping/etc 2000 years[[WWII]] after he 'came'...

 

[sojourner]

what was jesus' purpose on 'earth' if humans haven't changed one bit since his supposed coming??...we had the greatest muder/raping/etc 2000 years[[WWII]] after he 'came'...

I think humans have changed. Most of us just don't know it. The whole gospel message tells us that we are changed, and here's how to act like it.

 

[Rainbow Mage]

Well from a non-Christian perspective Jesus could be a teacher, who taught good things akin to the Buddha or Confucius, and after his death his followers twisted the message. Seeing as the gospels aren't eyewitness accounts, this isn't hard to imagine.

 

[JustWondering]

Well from a non-Christian perspective Jesus could be a teacher, who taught good things akin to the Buddha or Confucius, and after his death his followers twisted the message. Seeing as the gospels aren't eyewitness accounts, this isn't hard to imagine.

Christianity was just a tool to keep the downtrodden masses in line. It continues to be an effective tool for whoever wields it.

 

[no-body]

Christianity was just a tool to keep the downtrodden masses in line. It continues to be an effective tool for whoever wields it.

That's true of most ideologies. It dosen't mean it was created for that purpose or has to be used that way.

 

[sojourner]

Christianity was just a tool to keep the downtrodden masses in line. It continues to be an effective tool for whoever wields it.

Untrue. The early Church had many rich, influential and politically-connected people.

 

[MurphtheSurf]

what was jesus' purpose on 'earth' if humans haven't changed one bit since his supposed coming??...we had the greatest muder/raping/etc 2000 years[[WWII]] after he 'came'...

An excellent and valid question to be sure. The best way to get an answer, if you really want one, is ask the nice people that will be at your door step someday soon. Make sure you ask them and make sure you the time for the conversation. If you don't have the time when they come, make an appointment, they will surely keep it.

 

[MurphtheSurf]

Untrue. The early Church had many rich, influential and politically-connected people.

Yes, and that is one of the primary reasons why christendom is in the mess it is today.

 

[tomato1236]

what was jesus' purpose on 'earth' if humans haven't changed one bit since his supposed coming??...we had the greatest muder/raping/etc 2000 years[[WWII]] after he 'came'...

Why is 'earth' in quotations? Is there really a secret other name for this planet?

Jesus' purpose certainly wasn't to ensure that everyone was perfect on 'earth'. Is that what you think it was supposed to be?

 

[dogsgod]

what was jesus' purpose on 'earth' if humans haven't changed one bit since his supposed coming??...we had the greatest muder/raping/etc 2000 years[[WWII]] after he 'came'...

Reading Mark it appears Jesus was a failed Messiah so nothing has changed.

Mark8Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

 

[ninerbuff]

Untrue. The early Church had many rich, influential and politically-connected people.

Who are the ones, even today, that are/were keeping the masses in line.

 

[sojourner]

Who are the ones, even today, that are/were keeping the masses in line.

Government.