(August 5, 2011 at 3:53 pm)Statler Waldorf Wrote: However, I feel that human nature is strong evidence to support scripture. Jesus described the human condition perfectly. If he had said that humans were naturally good creatures who just wanted to get along and do things for others I may be a bit skeptical.
Jesus' accuracy on the human condition says nothing about his divinity. One only needs to spend a day out in the world to recognize the flaws of our species so the ability to notice this is not anything out of the ordinary. I take the Thomas Jefferson approach to Jesus' teachings and believe once you weed out the religious aspect it is a good model for life. Although I think that Buddhism presents a better model for spiritual growth.
The fact that Jesus is worshipped as he is, however, is more indicative of the human need for guidance through life by someone they believe understands life on a deeper level.
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
