Jesus was a Liberal

[ctanimalhouse1]

It seems to me the Christian Right is off base...with the ppl that Jesus surrounded himself with and the ppl he helped...it looks to me that Jesus, in today's world,would be a Liberal...

 

[AVG-JOE]

It seems to me the Christian Right is off base...with the ppl that Jesus surrounded himself with and the ppl he helped...it looks to me that Jesus, in today's world,would be a Liberal...

Jesus wasn't a 'Liberal' any more than he was a 'Conservative' using today's pigeon-holing system. He would have turned over the money changers tables in the lobby offices of both parties.

-Joe

 

[dilloduck]

It seems to me the Christian Right is off base...with the ppl that Jesus surrounded himself with and the ppl he helped...it looks to me that Jesus, in today's world,would be a Liberal...

ho hum---another attack on Christianity.

 

[rayboyusmc]

ho hum---another attack on Christianity.

What a crock of crap. It is a statement saying that Jesus was for change and did not support much of the established status quo. That is liberal thought.

I don't think he would approve of hating the sinner like some of the right religious do.

In my opinion, too many of those pushing his values are a bunch of hippo crips today. Worry for the foetus, but fuck the poor child who is starving and needs healthcare.

 

[editec]

What was Jesus all about?

I'm not sure.

Her's something to ask yourselves, though...

Where do you think Jesus would have been more comfortable and more accepted?

In an Exxon-Mobil Board of Directors meeting or at Woodstock?

 

[dilloduck]

What was Jesus all about?

I'm not sure.

Her's something to ask yourselves, though...

Where do you think Jesus would have been more comfortable and more accepted?

In an Exxon-Mobil Board of Directors meeting or at Woodstock?

probably Exxon-----the lines to the bathrooms weren't quite as long.
Please--no one know what Jesus would do.

 

[Caligirl]

For that matter the right seems to me more about Paul than Jesus. I could be wrong, of course.

 

[ABikerSailor]

Yo Rayboy, I think ya got it wrong dude. Jesus WAS for change, and DID NOT support the status quo. Remember why he was crucified? It was because the status quo and established leadership wanted Him dead, as he was in the process of telling people how corrupt the Jewish and Roman leadership was. Was He a "liberal"? No. He was a revolutionary.

Besides, He hung out with the less fortunate and fed them (liberal), provided free health care to anyone that asked (liberal), and was killed by the established leadership because they feared what He was doing (liberal).

 

[Gunny]

What a crock of crap. It is a statement saying that Jesus was for change and did not support much of the established status quo. That is liberal thought.

I don't think he would approve of hating the sinner like some of the right religious do.

In my opinion, too many of those pushing his values are a bunch of hippo crips today. Worry for the foetus, but fuck the poor child who is starving and needs healthcare.

You left part of it out ... change for the sake of change is leftwingnut thought being passed off as liberalism in this country nowadays.

You have a good point re: hating the sinner. Apply it to yourself and your rabid, drooling at the mouth attacks and sensationalized, twisted if not flat out lying subject lines in the threads you post.

Not looking REAL good for YOU. But if it makes you feel any better, it DOES make you just as much a hypocrite as anyone you mentioned.

 

[Gunny]

What was Jesus all about?

I'm not sure.

Her's something to ask yourselves, though...

Where do you think Jesus would have been more comfortable and more accepted?

In an Exxon-Mobil Board of Directors meeting or at Woodstock?

I don't think he'd have been caught dead at either place.

 

[Gunny]

Yo Rayboy, I think ya got it wrong dude. Jesus WAS for change, and DID NOT support the status quo. Remember why he was crucified? It was because the status quo and established leadership wanted Him dead, as he was in the process of telling people how corrupt the Jewish and Roman leadership was. Was He a "liberal"? No. He was a revolutionary.

Besides, He hung out with the less fortunate and fed them (liberal), provided free health care to anyone that asked (liberal), and was killed by the established leadership because they feared what He was doing (liberal).

Besides, He hung out with the less fortunate and fed them (socialist), provided free health care to anyone that asked (socialist), and was killed by the established leadership because they feared what He was doing (socialist).

I have taken the liberty of correcting your misuse of the word "liberal" and replacing it with one that better defines your statement.

 

[Silence]

I don't think he'd have been caught dead at either place.

unintentionally funny I'm sure, but funny to me just the same....

I think too often Jesus and/or God is used as a weapon or tool to push the agenda of the Republican party.

 

[ABikerSailor]

I don't think he'd have been caught dead at either place.

Actually, I think He'd be found more at Woodstock than Exxon. After all, He was very much into nature and preserving life (hippie), liked music and parties (hippie), and really enjoyed sitting around and just talking with His disciples (hippie).

Additionally, I'd be willing to say that Yeshua (Jesus) smoked cannabis. Several reasons for that actually, one of them being that one of the primary ingredients of the Holy Annointing Oil was cannabis.

So.....Woodstock sounds like it would have been a good bet. Besides, if He had been at Woodstock, there wouldn't have been people crawling in the mud because He would make it so that it didn't rain.

 

[Care4all]

Actually, I think He'd be found more at Woodstock than Exxon. After all, He was very much into nature and preserving life (hippie), liked music and parties (hippie), and really enjoyed sitting around and just talking with His disciples (hippie).

Additionally, I'd be willing to say that Yeshua (Jesus) smoked cannabis. Several reasons for that actually, one of them being that one of the primary ingredients of the Holy Annointing Oil was cannabis.

So.....Woodstock sounds like it would have been a good bet. Besides, if He had been at Woodstock, there wouldn't have been people crawling in the mud because He would make it so that it didn't rain.

Jesus came to teach and save the sinners on earth, not the righteous....of course he would have hung out with us liberals more!

 

[Modbert]

If Jesus was around today and looked around the world he would have one message.

Holy shit, I died for these people?

Really though, I don't think Jesus would be a member of the right wing party.

First off, he wasn't white. (Though that's not to say that everybody in the right wing party is.)

Second, Jesus doesn't like war at all, rather peace. So he wouldn't of liked George W Bush or any of the other chickenhawks.

Third, I doubt he would like how so many churches, people,etc use his image as a way to express their hate speech towards other.

John Lennon said it best: "Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me."

 

[midcan5]

When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying...

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 

[Care4all]

i was joking above btw.... and Jesus did not involve himself with government or politicians or take any kind of political interest....THIS WAS NOT his purpose of his ministry or presense on Earth....

 

[Care4all]

When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying...

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

guess i should take the one in bold to heart and be happy when posters like the thread starter come along!!!

and good morning midcan!

the sermon on the mount, the beatitudes, Matthew 5....your post...

is one of my favored verses in the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

 

[Gunny]

unintentionally funny I'm sure, but funny to me just the same....

I think too often Jesus and/or God is used as a weapon or tool to push the agenda of the Republican party.

Or used as a weapon to push the agenda of the Democratic party. The premise of this thread being a perfect example.

 

[Modbert]

Or used as a weapon to push the agenda of the Democratic party. The premise of this thread being a perfect example.

Examples?