Was Jesus Really Poor?

[Just_Some_Dude]

it's a shame that something such as a person's faith should be reduced to a ridiculous thread as this. the whole thing is disrespectful if you ask me, from every possible angle.

 

[mintymint]

It's a shame someone's faith should be reduced to a drive-by posting on a forum.

 

[SophiaGrace]

lol JSD, it's not so personal if it's on a PUBLIC forum.

 

[cheaptrickfan]

never mind, religious discussions never go anywhere good here...

 

[h i]

I thought jesus came from a family of carpenters, middle class, who did have savings, like most middle class families have saving accounts. but jesus gave these things up to travel, which made him poor, which inspired the other men to leave their possessions behind and accompany him. often relying on the good-will of others to survive and the wisdom jesus had. jesus received donations i believe, but gave them back or gave to others as he didnt want the wealth, which his why his disciples carried his money. the stealing was a lesson of trust, that the disciple was tempted, something jesus never wanted to acknowledge as he didnt want to be tempted by finances either. which is why they didnt check, and was able to forgive him so easily.

 

[oarivan]

never mind, religious discussions never go anywhere good here...

Not just here but in any forum, be it online or in RL.

Some people get so darn defensive.

 

[cheaptrickfan]

never mind, religious discussions never go anywhere good here...

Not just here but in any forum, be it online or in RL.

Some people get so darn defensive.

You're right, and this is why I generally consider religious discussions taboo.

 

[oarivan]

never mind, religious discussions never go anywhere good here...

Not just here but in any forum, be it online or in RL.

Some people get so darn defensive.

You're right, and this is why I generally consider religious discussions taboo.

Funny how most are ok with discussing child porn but religion is completely off-topic

 

[cheaptrickfan]

never mind, religious discussions never go anywhere good here...

Not just here but in any forum, be it online or in RL.

Some people get so darn defensive.

You're right, and this is why I generally consider religious discussions taboo.

Funny how most are ok with discussing child porn but religion is completely off-topic

Child porn and religion aren't even in the same ballpark.

There isn't anything inherently illegal in religion, but religious beliefs do tend to be something that people take extremely personally.

Child porn, on the other hand is unspeakably vile, with no redeeming qualities to it. Is there anyone here who discusses child porn in a favorable way? I must have missed those threads.

I don't get your comparison.

 

[EveWasFramed]

Well, there is the fact that religious debate was banned from this forum AGES ago....

 

[cheaptrickfan]

Well, there is the fact that religious debate was banned from this forum AGES ago....

Which is why I am surprised this one has been allowed to go on as long as it has.

 

[Steel]

Funny how most are ok with discussing child porn but religion is completely off-topic

Well, it's because religion is more controversial.

People will universally (and rightly) condemn child porn, while any forum such as this will have people who believe a wide variety of things when it comes to religion.

 

[EveWasFramed]

lol, well, tbh there really wasn't much of a "debate" going on lol. I must admit though...this is the first time Ive seen a thread that even remotely pertained to religion NOT devolve into a boxing match.

 

[Steel]

Oh, and I don't really see this as religous debate. I see it as people reacting to someone who is attempting to preach at them.

I don't care what people believe; it's all cool with me. But try to tell me what I should believe, and I bristle more than a porcupine with goose-bumps.

 

[EveWasFramed]

Oh, and I don't really see this as religous debate. I see it as people reacting to someone who is attempting to preach at them.

I don't care what people believe; it's all cool with me. But try to tell me what I should believe, and I bristle more than a porcupine with goose-bumps.

Are you saying that the only time you bristle is when someone tells you what to believe? lol

 

[cheaptrickfan]

Funny how most are ok with discussing child porn but religion is completely off-topic

Well, it's because religion is more controversial.

People will universally (and rightly) condemn child porn, while any forum such as this will have people who believe a wide variety of things when it comes to religion.

You said it better than I could have.

lol, well, tbh there really wasn't much of a "debate" going on lol. I must admit though...this is the first time Ive seen a thread that even remotely pertained to religion NOT devolve into a boxing match.

lol

Oh, and I don't really see this as religous debate. I see it as people reacting to someone who is attempting to preach at them.

Was this the first religious spammer?

 

[Steel]

Errrrrr.

No.

I could bristle for my country.

 

[Minus]

Yeah it is just a misguided attempt to spread the word, or whatever they call it. Not a debate and not raising money.

 

[cheaptrickfan]

Errrrrr.

No.

I could bristle for my country.

Like if the French launched an extensive campaign of taunting?

 

[Steel]

Like if the French launched an extensive campaign of taunting?

Yes, but I wouldn't know what to do if a cow was thrown at me.