Sunday 14 January 2024

Jesus and the Palestinians

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I think the continuing massacre in Gaza is unspeakably wicked and unjustified but Jesus would not be protesting about it were He present in the flesh.

Nor would He protest about the attack by Hamas that was the proximate cause of this latest round of violence. 

He would not have protested against the Israeli occupation of Palestine any more than he protested against the Roman occupation of Palestine. That was Barabbas. 

One can imagine Jews, Muslims and Christians hating Christ, as well as the abortion lobby, feminists, the left, the American right. 

He would hideously embarrass the Church of England hierarchy.

His views on divorce, homosexuality, defence and capitalism and His predilection for the company of drunkards, gluttons and corrupt officials would outrage all the columnists.

Thomas Carlyle imagined the Second Coming thus.

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  1. Sounds like you interpret Jesus and Christianity to suit your own views....including being pro drunks.

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    1. Matthew 11:19
      'The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners.' (New International Version)
      'The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a wine drinker, a friend of publicans and sinners.' (Douay)

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