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joyflower Since: Dec, 1969
#1: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:42:15 PM

On this thread I notice a lot of you prefer Jesus to his followers and thats understanding.I was thinking what if Jesus was born in the modern world and what would you think of him.

whaleofyournightmare Decemberist from contemplation Since: Jul, 2011
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#2: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:45:31 PM

I knew who made this thread before I clicked on it but I think if Jesus lived today, people would either treat him like some kind of L.Ron Hubbard guy or something far worse. I don't think anyone would treat him like a Messiah.

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BobbyG vigilantly taxonomish from England Since: Jan, 2001
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#3: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:47:06 PM

I think it would depend partly on how He acted. L Ron Hubbard's behaviour caused a lot of people to distrust him. Jesus practiced what He preached.

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lordGacek Since: Jan, 2001
#4: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:49:27 PM

To see Richard Dawkins explain the loaves and fishes thing would have been gold. cool

joyflower Since: Dec, 1969
#5: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:50:19 PM

I would also see Jesus hanging with all the people that are kinda low in life and having a group of followers that would resemble the 12 disciples occupations in life.

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#6: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:51:47 PM

He'd hang out with The Buddha.

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lordGacek Since: Jan, 2001
#7: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:53:27 PM

Well, it's obvious Buddha will hang out with the Christians. Among Buddhists, he would never feel safe. cool

[edit reason: oh, you spell it with a big 'B'?]

edited 22nd Sep '11 1:54:02 PM by lordGacek

pagad Sneering Imperialist from perfidious Albion Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
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#8: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:56:30 PM

He'd probably get denounced as a communist.

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#9: Sep 22nd 2011 at 1:57:39 PM

...assuming he preached roughly the same things, but adjusted for modern times?

He'd be looked at as a radical Leftist by the Religious Right and an uncompromising firebreather by the Left.

In other words, he'd be treated like shit, just like he was in the Bible...

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#10: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:01:58 PM

Then Catholic schoolgirls would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks.

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Pentadragon Since: Jan, 2001
#11: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:02:29 PM

I knew who made this thread before I clicked on it but I think if Jesus lived today, people would either treat him like some kind of L.Ron Hubbard guy or something far worse. I don't think anyone would treat him like a Messiah.

I did as well.

I imagine he is pretty alarmed at suddenly being transported 2000 years into the future. People are also going to have a hard time believing that this weird Arab guy is Jesus. That is, if they understand Aramaic.

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#12: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:03:31 PM

wild mass guess Jesus started the Arab Spring wild mass guess

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#15: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:07:21 PM

...

HOLY FUCKING SHIT IT ALL MAKES SENSE.

Wow. Jesus came back as a flaming fruit vendor and nobody even noticed. My world is complete. evil grin

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#16: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:09:10 PM

He does.

And he hath many forms.

edited 22nd Sep '11 2:10:47 PM by TheBatPencil

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#17: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:10:14 PM

@7: You're also supposed to have a definite article: The Buddha. A Buddha would be anyone who achieves enlightenment and stays on Earth to help others on their journey (IIRC.) The Buddha is Siddharta Gautama. (Probably spelled that wrong.)

I seem to recall a comedian saying that if Jesus had been born in the modern times and in Texas, he would've been electrified or lynched before he became famous. Don't remember who it was, though...

To see Richard Dawkins explain the loaves and fishes thing would have been gold.

If Jesus could prove that he could do miracles, Richard Dawkins would believe him. If Jesus could prove the God hypothesis correct (making it the God theory,) Dawkins and any other dedicated scientist would accept it. Dawkins makes this point in The God Delusion.

He also says, though, that he's seen Penn and Teller perform a trick involving catching bullets with their teeth that Dawkins really doesn't know how to explain it; but he comes to the conclusion that it's more reasonable, in that particular case, to take the trick as evidence that Penn and Teller are very talented illusionists, rather than that magic is real. Still, if they could perform the trick in an environment in which all kinds of tests were made to determine the trick behind their ...trick, and if the evidence would point to the existence of magic, then the magic hypothesis would have to become the magic theory.

(Obviously, magicians generally don't willingly subject their tricks to scientific testing, and neither does the audience desire that; the whole point is that you're left in awe of the trick but also knowing that it's just that: a trick. Most stage magicians would never seriously claim that what they're doing is magic; instead, as they'll say in a serious context, it's illusions for the purpose of entertainment. If you do tricks and claim they're real magic, you get James Randi after you. He already busted Uri Geller, so unless you're absolutely fantastic, at that point you've no hope.)

edited 22nd Sep '11 2:12:17 PM by BestOf

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Justice4243 Writer of horse words from Portland, OR, USA Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: Brony
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#18: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:33:14 PM

Siddharta Gautama. (Probably spelled that wrong.)

Yes, but you where very close. You just needed another 'h' after the first t.

And me? I can't spell "quoteblock" consistently to save my life.

edited 22nd Sep '11 2:33:51 PM by Justice4243

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#19: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:35:31 PM

You can also spell it Siddhatta Gotama! WHOO INDIA.

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FFShinra Since: Jan, 2001
#20: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:35:47 PM

If Anna Hazare can get a Gandhi-like following in this day and age, so can The Jesus.

But yeah, to answer the question seriously, if Jesus walked in this day and age, what would happen would depend on where. Gimme a location OP.

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#21: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:36:23 PM

Among Buddhists, he would never feel safe.

Heh, subtle.

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#22: Sep 22nd 2011 at 2:39:42 PM

[up]I can't believe I missed that...

Oh, and I've a sneaking suspicion that the comedian who said Catholic girls would have little silver electric chairs around their neck was Bill Hicks.

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AinSophAiur Since: Dec, 1969
#23: Sep 22nd 2011 at 3:09:22 PM

He'd probably fare about as well as Franz Bardon.

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#24: Sep 22nd 2011 at 3:16:08 PM

He would found Christianity. Definitely. People never change, when a guy starts performing miracles, people pay attention.

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Erock Proud Canadian from Toronto Since: Jul, 2009
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#25: Sep 22nd 2011 at 3:23:05 PM

He would be reborn and everything gets real.

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