Jesus not a unique suffering Messiah - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

aklim · #9 07-11-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerry

I also think it tries to answers metaphysical questions about the source of the universe and whether or not we exist beyond this physical existence.

It is a means of escaping social pressures, perhaps best typified by monks who shirk most socially productive activity and escape to meditiation and prayer in isolation.

It also serves as a source of moral values in addition to providing social authority.

In this instance of Jesus as Messiah, it appears to provide a hope for relief from political oppression.

But are those the right answers or just answers? Question: What is 2+2? You can give any number you want as an answer. Only 1 is right. So, in this case, is this the right answer that it gives or just an answer?

You are beginning to make it sound like drugs and alcohol. Both of which can provide you an escape from the problem.

Can't our laws do that just as well? We agreed to follow those laws if we want to live in this society because it needs order. Why do we need a supernatural being for authority?

But does it provide an oppression of it's own?