Jesus: Born a Jew, Died a Heretic
It is no secret that Jesus was born into a family with a strong Judaic background, but what happened in his life that transformed him from a good little Jewish boy to a blasphemous heretic and the church’s biggest threat?
Threatened by his sudden and rising popularity, the Pharisees’ (a member of the ancient Jewish sect, distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law) and the Sanhedrin (the highest court of justice and the supreme council in ancient Jerusalem) demanded the trial and execution of Jesus Christ. They threatened Pontius Pilate the emperor of the time with the downfall of the Roman empire if the church ceased to rule the people as they had for so long.
What were the beliefs that were so outrageous he could be labeled a rebel, a heretic and a blasphemous trouble maker, punishable by death? One of Jesus’ teachings was that all people were created equal ~ including women. That the concept and reality of Mother God was as real as Father God. That everyone has access to the kingdom of heaven. And the most blasphemous of all, that God was not to be feared. That God was all loving, all forgiving, and the light in our lives.
This was the teachings of a mad man. The Judaic religion had always been founded on a powerful masculine God, capable of great wrath and vengeance. He had to be strong and ominous to compete with the other Gods in other countries. He had to be the most powerful and fearsome of all to keep the people dependent on the church for continual guidance.
These new teachings were threatening the foundation of the Jewish faith, and for this reason, Jesus was condemned to death. But what about today? What if Jesus came back and tried once again to teach us the knowledge he tried to pass on 2000 years ago? Do you think we are ready and willing to listen? Have we become that open minded, or would the churches step up once again and denounce his divine wisdom as heretical and blasphemous?
Quite honestly, I think that history would repeat itself. There are many people of the Jewish and Christian persuasion that will condemn you on the spot for suggesting such a thing as Mother God or that God should not be feared. It is a sad commentary on the spiritual evolution of man. We really should try to work on that.
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Post CommentSweetgrace
On June 1, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Debbie, you have several misconceptions about Lord Jesus Christ and His death. I can challenge almost everyone of your statement. I propose to write a few articles in this column to apprise you of the real truth. Several people haven’t understood Jesus’s Gospel at all. The New Tesament is not an easy-to- read book. It needs to be read, digested and interpreted correctly.
Regards