The Way We Think About The Messiah Is Very Problematic

[skews13]

The arrival of a newborn is always an occasion for celebration and joy. A child’s first Christmas, however, is also an opportunity for family members to project their hopes and unfulfilled dreams onto the next generation. That Harvard onesie or baseball bat under the tree are not-so-subtle hints about the life you want for your child. Just as people heap expectations on new arrivals today, baby Jesus had a lot to live up to.

The Way We Think About the Messiah is Very Problematic

 

[Meriweather]

That Harvard onesie or baseball bat under the tree are not-so-subtle hints about the life you want for your child.

Too cynical. Your "not so subtle hints" for many (and probably most) are what we hope to share with our child. We watch what delights our children the most and the array of toys/opportunities under the tree and are there to cheer them on in the ones they pick.

As for Jesus...he came with gifts for us.

 

[Otis Mayfield]

"The point of all of this is that the celebration of the birth of the Messiah does not need to invoke inaccurate or antisemitic ideas about Christianity’s superiority to and difference from Judaism. Christianity is not uniquely special. On the contrary, our Nativity story is fully embedded in the theopolitical thought of first century Judaism."


I've never understood why the Jews don't claim Jesus as their Messiah.

What other Jew is going to have impact on the world that Jesus did.

 

[Oddball]

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The arrival of a newborn is always an occasion for celebration and joy. A child’s first Christmas, however, is also an opportunity for family members to project their hopes and unfulfilled dreams onto the next generation. That Harvard onesie or baseball bat under the tree are not-so-subtle hints about the life you want for your child. Just as people heap expectations on new arrivals today, baby Jesus had a lot to live up to.

The Way We Think About the Messiah is Very Problematic

"WE"?!?

Speak for yourself, you pretentious, unprepossessing twat.

 

[Baron Von Murderpaws]

I don't think of much about fictional characters.

And I sure as hell despise anyone that thinks it's their business telling ME what I think and how I think about something. THEY are problematic!!!

 

[Meriweather]

I've never understood why the Jews don't claim Jesus as their Messiah.

1. The Messiah the Jews believe is prophesied is a human being who will become a national government ruler in the line of King David. His rule will influence many of the world's nations. His reign will be secular.

2. Jews do not believe a man can be both human and divine, such a thing is blasphemy. This is the line that divides Judaism and Christianity, a line that cannot be crossed, will not be crossed by either side.

Because of this division, Jews cannot truly appreciate the life that Jesus led, his mission, the greatness of his life and the Jewish heritage he brought into our lives.

 

[Winston]

Jesus taught the law of love. The Jews were looking for someone to teach the love of law.