I was kind of joking around tonight (and this is absolutely horrible of me on Easter), and I was thinking that it's not a stretch to say that Jesus lived a life similar to some modern-day celebrities. In joking around, I said he lived a little like Snoop Dog. Both were noted for doing something that was somewhat radical (Snoop with his rapping, Jesus with his preaching). Both were involved in shady relationships (Jesus and Mary Magdeline...spelling?....Snoop and Girls Gone Wild, among others). Some research suggests Jesus used mar1juana in his healings. There is no doubt Snoop Dog uses mar1juana. Both were kind of despised by authorities. The list goes on and on. As a disclaimer, I realize the examples I'm using are, for the most part, a huge stretch. Realize, this isn't meant to be a true D&D discussion. It's mostly just a whimsical pondering on my part. I realize it's not exactly proper of me to be thinking these things on a day like today, either. I just want some opinions... If Jesus were around today, who would he be comparable to, how would he be viewed, would he catch mainstream? If he truly has a second-coming, in what form do you believe he will come back in? Will it be a preacher, or something very deliberate and obvious, or will it be someone who is the opposite extreme, very smart, methodical, but not widely accepted, like say, a Snoop Dog (once again, just an example...extremely whimsical)? Or will it be something in between?
If Jesus were alive today, right wing talk radio would crush him. He'd definitely be more popular on say... Art Bell's show.
Jesus is around today. He's doing a lot more than existing. He's reigning at the right hand of His Father. And there is no one like him. He is the only begotten Son of His Father but the firstborn of many brethren.
My guess if Jesus walks the earth, He'd be helping the poor while not asking for any name or recognition. I think He would serve a different capacity versus Jesus the Savior who returns on the day of reckoning.
If Jesus were here in the flesh, I think a small, but nevertheless significant portion of people who worship Him would wake up and find out that in reality, Jesus is the person they have always feared and as a result, always ridiculed.
If Jesus were alive today you guys would try and put him in an insane asylum. That is if the government didn't burn his home to the ground first.
The paparazzi would be all over him. Well, only if people believed it was really him. He would have to do something amazing first to make people believers.
Not one person who has ever lived is comparable to Jesus. Jesus lived the only perfect life.. ever. Scorned by the ones he came to save.
You are saying that Jesus does not exist today? I think the Christians will disagree with you. He is probably sent by His Father to another planet and try to save the people there from their sin. Lets face it, Earth is heading for its destruction (according to our dear Leonardo di Caprio), the civilisations are in a big mess, different cultures clashing and warring with each other, poverty, diseases and ill health... We are beyond help. Perhaps when the Earth is due for a reformat, Jesus will be the one who would answer "Yes" to the "proceed" question. Perhaps global warming is just a tool that He uses, much like a "wipe your harddisk completely clean" kind of tools. Sorry, my HDD crashed recently and the recovery session of the OS didn't work, I just can't think of anything else.
To me, most American conservatives are the furthest thing from Jesus. As such, he'd be labled a lunatic and outcast in society. Case in point: Would Jesus oppose immigration so workers can earn a better life for their family? Would Jesus support our troops in Iraq? Would Jesus wage a war to "protect American interests" (ahem ...oil) Would Jesus ignore active genocide in Darfur? Would Jesus support or oppose water-boarding tortue? Would Jesus oppose public transit projects by justifying it saying Houstonians just like to drive their cars? Would Jesus actively oppose Affirmative Action? Would Jesus try to oppose all forms of stem cell research? Would Jesus deny global warming is a possibility? Would it have taken Jesus one week to show up in New Orleans if he had a private jet on standby? Would Jesus support "education vouchers" which would essentially decimate poor school districts? Would Jesus support or oppose gun control? Would Jesus give tax breaks to corporations while denegrating all forms welfar? Yea, Jesus would have been a really popular guy this past 8 years.
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I would like to add that both breathed oxygen, walk bipedally, had facial hair and were male, the list goes on and on... My guess is if Jesus lived today he would probably be preaching on street corners and/or to migrant workers rather than in Lakewood church. He would likely be the guy arrested outside of Lakewood Church causing a disturbance. He would probably eschew mass media but would be something of an internet sensation due to his followers posting videos on YouTube.
i think he'd most resemble mother teresa. she really dedicated her life to the down trodden and unwanted.
You know, the first person I often think of when comparing historical figures to Jesus is Snoop Dogg.
Jesus, I am overjoyed to meet you face to face You've been getting quite a name, all around the place Healing cripples, raising from the dead And now I understand "You're God!" At least that's what you've said. So if you are the Christ, yes the great Jesus Christ Prove to me that you're devine Change my water into wine That's all you need do and I'll know it's all true C'mon King of the Jews. I only ask things I'd ask any superstar What is it that you have got that puts you where you are? I am waiting, yes I'm a captive fan I'm dying to be shown that you are not just any man. So if you are the Christ, yes the great Jesus Christ Prove to me that you're no fool Walk across my swimming pool If you do that for me, then I'll let you go free C'mon King of the Jews! ...could you imagine the uproar today if someone had the temerity to pen such a thing about Mohammed?
That's a shivering thought. That "cartoon picture" (or was it a comic) suddenly sprung to mind. If such a thing was indeed pen'ed in, even an unassuming character like me will be at risk. Back to how closely Snoop Dog resembles Jesus...
