Jesus wanted followers. He had lots of people listening to him and following him. He had 12 initial followers but they were not the only ones. Sadly, The Way didn't last long until people took it and used it for power and glory for themselves. Jesus did what he was supposed to but humans failed...
I don't think the way is Jesus himself, I think it's his teachings. He wanted followers, not robots. Loving god and neighbor as self is more effective in getting people to be better than is preaching that we are to "believe in" or worship Jesus. That is nothing but fire insurance. There's a big...
All humans are composed of good and bad. It just depends on which one we exhibit more. I just want to be the best me I can be. If I compare myself to others, I tend to focus more on my flaws, and it makes me sad, so I try not to do that.
Sadly, I think it's gonna take a while. We seem to be spiritually regressing. I hope people will humble themselves and be servants, and that others will notice that and want to take part.
I do. If he is just a savior, you don't need to know anything but that he died for your sins. You don't need to do anything except for get converts. If you are a followers/ student, which is what he asked for, then you try to act like he did and love god and neighbor. People notice that. People...
Maybe some were not really committed, but many were. Who wants to be part of a religion that doesn't make people act like their teacher? Some people who love Jesus just don't want to be part of a religion that doesn't seem to be transformative.
I hope schools have not gotten that bad. The first half is bogus, but the second half might open some eyes. They will probably put them up anyway, and before they are forced to take them down by a ruling, I am trying to find a positive take on it.