TJ wrote:
hk wrote:


Besides, if you wanted to know when "Christ" allegedly was born, you'd
have to consult a Hebrew calendar. :)

Ah, the word "Christ" in quotes, in that context. Explains a lot. In
fact Harry, you reveal much more by what you *don't* say than what you do.

I'm curious, Harry. Are all liberals as filled with hatred for those who
disagree with them as you are? If so, I don't think we should elect one.
Sounds like a diplomatic disaster waiting to happen if you ask me.

TJ


I use "Christ" in quotes because I don't believe he was the "annointed"
or "the messiah. For one thing, he did not fill all the stated criteria
of Jewish tradition. Are you aware that Jewish tradition requires that
the messiah be a human being, and not divine? Didn't think so. But I
have many other "theological" reasons.

My disbelief in Jesus as "Christ" is not based upon "hate," as you
simple-minded righties seem to so easily believe. My readings of
religious literature tell me that Jesus was a pretty cool dude. I am
most impressed by his reported compassion for the poorest among us, an
attribute *not* shared by those here who most loudly proclaim their
Christianity.

I have a relative, retired, who really follows the teachings of Jesus.
He and his wife spend almost all their time and most of their spare
money helping the hungry, the homeless, the medically needy and the
lonely, and they're not preachy. I would call him a "Christian." Too
many of the self-described "Christians" here are "I've got mine, so
screw you" Republicans.

Christianity and today's right-wing Republicanism are mutually
inconsistent.