RE: Would Jesus promote punishing the innocent instead of the guilty?
August 10, 2020 at 12:09 am
(This post was last modified: August 10, 2020 at 12:12 am by Tulayhah-Asadi.)
(August 9, 2020 at 11:59 pm)Belacqua Wrote:(August 9, 2020 at 11:54 pm)Tulayhah-Asadi Wrote: I've read the Gospels and came to the conclusion that this is the most radical yet profound message. I'm not a Christian, I certainly don't subscribe to the theology. Can someone cite for me similar teachings that predate or are contemporaneous?
That's a big question! The Gospels are a mixture of old and new, and even experts don't agree on a lot of details.
Which message in particular seems radical to you? Could you point to the verses? That would make it easier for people here to address the question.
"My kingdom is not of this world"
"They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely"
"But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first."
"If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
"And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well."
"Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
"it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God"
These are amazing teachings for their time. As far as I know, they have no precedent in any religious scripture that predates. What really strikes me about them is that even Christianity as a religion has never truly appreciated or owned them, that's how radical these teachings are.
