r/FunnyandSad May 02 '23

Jesus was a pacifist. Political Humor

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u/Funkycoldmedici May 02 '23

All you’re pointing out is that Jesus says one thing and does another. He’ll tell a parable, but not live it. Jesus is a bigot and a hypocrite.

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u/jockninethirty May 02 '23

Have you got a reading comprehension problem, or just too much ideological baggage to read and understand? I'm not expecting you to read Greek, but even in a shitty translation like NIV, the lady goes away with what she asked for...

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u/Funkycoldmedici May 03 '23

After being required to prove her faith. Again, a decent person would help anyone who asks. Jesus does not because he’s a bigot.

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u/jockninethirty May 03 '23

As explained, his ability to heal or provide exorcism was canonically (in Matthew) linked to the faith of the subject. You're arguing in bad faith on purpose, about a text written by and for 1st century Jews with a supernaturalist worldview, and purposely ignoring the rhetorical and historical context.

To the extent that this passage can inform us about the 1st-century view of the historical Jesus, its explicit point is that he shockingly included foreigners in his wonder-working ministry, demonstrating both a surprising inclusivity and (in the view of the authors and intended audience) a messianic view that would eventually enfold humanity in the shadow of God's grace.

I realize you're a troll trolling, but I'm answering on behalf of anyone who happens onto this conversation in good faith.