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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Precisely.
Personally, I believe that the vast majority of Christians miss the point altogether when it comes to who Jesus was and what he accomplished. Jesus was never about establishing a new religion. He was a Jew, and only ever engaged with fellow Jews, so all of his own teachings were limited to what happens within Judaism.
"Christianity" was essentially invented by Paul and the Apostolic fathers out of their devotion to Jesus. Jesus himself probably cared less about whether one practiced Christianity, or Judaism, or any of the Greek and Roman cults. While we really do not have any evidence for this, it is quite interesting that in his parable about the Good Samaritan, he contrasts different forms of religious observance and tradition—his conclusion has NOTHING to do with religious belief and observance, but everything to do with right conduct. Perhaps with the benefit of several centuries, this parable could be re-written to feature a Christian, an Orthodox Jew, and a Shi`ite Muslim. Would Jesus conclusions be any different?
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Its always so wonderful to have logic introduced from your viewpoint...you are a man that could change things for the better...get with it!!
As to Jesus the Good samaritan...I agree...
IF there was a Jesus then this is the most likely story and the one that should be told. It should also be told that there were countless other good samaritans, who had great messages of love and peace long before...and long after JC.