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You know, I've always heard Christ had to suffer all the trials of humanity, including being betrayed by a friend. I was just wondering while I was reading it WHY Judas? Why not John, James, or Peter - his inner cirlcle? Seems like to suffer the worst, it would have had to come from one of them.
posted by
TooeleWriterGal
on March 6, 2004 at 2:11 PM
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Tongue in cheek
Actually, I was being facetious. I think you may have (note may have) wrongly associated God and His word with religious. I don't subscribe to senseless tradition anymore than any man. But, alas I love the truth, and when it rings my heart always responds...
Religion is what man does or doesn't do.
Christianity is what God has done in Christ for man... (A better place to dwell)
posted by
Tone
on March 3, 2004 at 9:47 PM
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Tone
How are you 'most non-religious guy (I) ever didn't want to meet'? You are more religious than I, that is for sure. Although I do find that an interesting take on the story.
posted by
kooka_lives
on March 3, 2004 at 6:53 PM
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Couldn't resist it
Ok here's the scoop from the most non-religious guy you ever didn't want to meet. Judas actually betrayed Jesus because he thought he could force the Messiah into kicking ass by turning him over. Jesus was prophesied to be a mighty man, a ruler. Judas was tired of the religious boys burdening everyone down so in his own logic he concluded that he could force Jesus into action. While the result was good for you and I, his motive wasn't based on that particular good.
Simply stated, his logic concluded that if Jesus wouldn't kick ass on his own, maybe he needed encouragement.
Conclusion: Everyone has some good reason for the wrong they are doing. It pays not to judge, but rather seek to understand. My method is to have compassion and forgive, not because I'm a wimp for Jesus, but because I'm always clear on what God has (and is) forgiving me for...
posted by
Tone
on March 3, 2004 at 6:12 PM
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Studying the Bible in the original Hebrew is best - especially if you know the historical and cultural context. But, for most of us who do not know all that, there are lots of books and commentaries which make very good sense at sorting through these issues.
It was the Father's plan for Yeshua to die as a once and for all passover lamb for the remission of sins. It's a cleansing of the the person by faith. People's hearts are changed by this simple story. There is no denying that.
The infilling Holy Spirit is what makes us able to walk in relationship to God. Many Christians are not sensitive to the Spirit and try to live their life on their own. Making a mere pretense of their religion. Key here is POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST. He is the one who helps you begin to make sense and accept the mysteries of our incredibly stupendous life on this planet.
PREACHER'S OVER. 
posted by
cmoe
on March 2, 2004 at 3:55 PM
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I Know that you are not a man that backs down easily
if at all. I was curious to see if this movie might penatrate your armour. Not likely but I have heard reports that men actully go to that open space under the screen and kneel down and pray. Men submitting themselves in public to God. People crying and praying out. What kind of movie is this? I still have not seen it yet.
posted by
cantey
on February 29, 2004 at 11:15 PM
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Not yet
Have not had the time.
It also is not at the top of my list for movies to see.
posted by
kooka_lives
on February 29, 2004 at 8:39 PM
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Did you see the movie?
noi dont expect you to convert to christianity. I was interested in your opinion.
posted by
cantey
on February 29, 2004 at 6:19 PM
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