Is The Story Of Jesus Really About A Man 2000 Years Ago?

[SalixIncendium]

You’re not now.

You are correct. But this has nothing to do with my knowledge of the religion.

 

[Jimmy]

You are correct. But this has nothing to do with my knowledge of the religion.

I think it does. The fact that you’re no longer a Christian speaks volumes.

 

[firedragon]

Then why do most Christians say he is alive today?

Good God. Even if he is actually alive today, the story is 2000 years old.

 

[Jimmy]

Good God. Even if he is actually alive today, the story is 2000 years old.

Ok. Clearly you think there’s nothing deeper at play.

 

[firedragon]

Ok. Clearly you think there’s nothing deeper at play.

So what's "Deeper at play"? According to what historical document?

 

[SalixIncendium]

I think it does. The fact that you’re no longer a Christian speaks volumes.

Again, my religious affiliation is entirely unrelated to my knowledge of Christianity, regardless of what you think.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

They don't believe he's alive in the flesh.

They do, just that he is in Heaven, "seated at the right hand of the Father" - body and soul.

 

[Jimmy]

So what's "Deeper at play"? According to what historical document?

Well, I want to get a feel first for what people think and then I’ll share my opinion. Although I’m pretty sure most people here know what I think.

 

[Jimmy]

They do, just that he is in Heaven, "seated at the right hand of the Father" - body and soul.

Care to elaborate?

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

Or is there something a little bit deeper? I’d say there’s something a whole lot deeper.

Why are you being so vague?

Why don't you just say what you want to say instead of asking questions to which you know you won't accept the answers and hint to what you personally believe, such as believing the world began in 1980 (or was it 1979?) and that the world ends and begins with your death? Why not just be direct about it?

 

[firedragon]

Well, I want to get a feel first for what people think and then I’ll share my opinion. Although I’m pretty sure most people here know what I think.

Very good. Cheers.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Care to elaborate?

On what?

 

[Jimmy]

Why are you being so vague?

Why don't you just say what you want to say instead of asking questions to which you know you won't accept the answers and hint to what you personally believe, such as believing the world began in 1980 (or was it 1979?) and that the world ends and begins with your death? Why not just be direct about it?

The thread isn’t about me. I’m interested in hearing the opinions of others.

 

[Jimmy]

On what?

Where this fleshy Jesus is? I know you said the kingdom of heaven, but would you care to elaborate on that?

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Where this fleshy Jesus is? I know you said the kingdom of heaven, but would you care to elaborate on that?

I don't know how to elaborate on that. Christianity teaches that Jesus resurrected from the dead and ascended to Heaven. So he's in Heaven. Not much else to say.

 

[SalixIncendium]

The thread isn’t about me. I’m interested in hearing the opinions of others.

Until you dismiss them because they're not Christian.

 

[Jimmy]

I don't know how to elaborate on that. Christianity teaches that Jesus resurrected from the dead and ascended to Heaven. So he's in Heaven. Not much else to say.

I get it

 

[Jimmy]

Until you dismiss them because they're not Christian.

No offense but I don’t go to a mechanic for a physical.

 

[Jimmy]

I don't know how to elaborate on that. Christianity teaches that Jesus resurrected from the dead and ascended to Heaven. So he's in Heaven. Not much else to say.

Got any ideas on your own?

 

[SalixIncendium]

No offense but I don’t go to a mechanic for a physical.

None taken. Likewise, I don't address the entire Trades Council if I want roofing contractors' opinions on shingling a roof.