You can read a story literally ( as you seem to have done) or metaphorically, as most others have. 'Black' as in 'blackened' by being 'other', and repudiated for it, refused entry for it. The current church (Catholic, Anglican, non-conformist) has 'othered' a great many people who believe themselves Christian- see Ukraine right now.
Excellent satire, as always! Right wing Americans are members of the Church of the "Free" market. They certainly don't want some brown Middle Eastern dude spoiling it all with his teachings about feeding people and loving your neighbour.
That peskie Palestinian refugee freedom-fighter: turning over the money-lenders' tables, handing out free healthcare, catering at weddings, inciting empathy... Jesus H Christ!
Peskie Palestinian who sought refuge on a low-rent cross was "Smart-Ah as Dei say...." cuz he played both sides in taking a Roman muddle name: Horatio! Our loser of a Commie Christian Presidential candidate dba 38th VP & Fast-Rising Collapsable Napalm-maddened Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, Jr of Minnesota pulled the same stunt!
If Jesus descended to Earth today, they'd lock him up for being a Commie, pinko, fag-loving, do-gooer, illegal alien bastard, before deporting him. So there!
But totally understandable. When all else fails, religion gives comfort, calms the fears and supplies a sense of belonging when the world seems incomprehensible. For myself, I've never believed in the supernatural since I was a small child, the universe supplies more than enough awe for me.
Make them up? No, I don't think so, for example, consider his view on stock exchanges (money changers) or his view of the rich (eye of the needle etc). I think he'd be locked up sharpish and he would say, 'but I don't understand'.
There was, sorry to sound judgmental, but a mouthy little Rabbi with anger issues, who said:
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.
Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are.”
The original Jesus was literally a communist leading an anti-class, anti-empire movement. Converts had to give their wealth away to join the--wait for it--"commune", to enter into "communion". Modern Jesus is more descendant from the Roman empire's reinvention of Christianity as a national, imperial religion.
"Who the hell are we gonna blame for the failures of capitalism, if not the most desperate people on earth?"
There's the thrust of this. We've gotta keep all those refugee and other poor folks desperate so we capitalists can use them as scapegoats, don't you know... It's what Jesus would have wanted. None of that "Blessed are the poor" stuff anymore! We need Pope Donald the Orange! *satire*
Jesus sees a black man weeping outside a Church door.
'What aileth' he asks
'They won't let me in'
'I wouldn't worry. They have not let ME in for decades. Now I prefer to stay outside. Come'
It is good go with Jesus!
Must be a typo. "Current Dei Christians are the stupidest people in his\herstory of Christian humanity...."
Tio Mitchito
Nothing more valid than absolutes, “opinions” that calcify in the mind of the holder, allowing for no OTHER (inferior) thoughts… 🤦🏻♀️
How many blacks are thrown out of majority white churches in the US? I would think that such a thing would be very rare.
You can read a story literally ( as you seem to have done) or metaphorically, as most others have. 'Black' as in 'blackened' by being 'other', and repudiated for it, refused entry for it. The current church (Catholic, Anglican, non-conformist) has 'othered' a great many people who believe themselves Christian- see Ukraine right now.
Ukraine is ruled by a corrupt perfidious jew.
The bible is Allergorical NOT literal.
Yes Metaphorical, Symbolic and mythology, no one lived in the bible.
While Catholics, like everyone else, are sinners, IMO it is unlikely that any Catholic congregation excludes anyone.
I believe you.
If humans had eyes that see then they would automatically see God in everything.
Seen this?
Excellent satire, as always! Right wing Americans are members of the Church of the "Free" market. They certainly don't want some brown Middle Eastern dude spoiling it all with his teachings about feeding people and loving your neighbour.
That peskie Palestinian refugee freedom-fighter: turning over the money-lenders' tables, handing out free healthcare, catering at weddings, inciting empathy... Jesus H Christ!
Absolutely!! :))))
Peskie Palestinian who sought refuge on a low-rent cross was "Smart-Ah as Dei say...." cuz he played both sides in taking a Roman muddle name: Horatio! Our loser of a Commie Christian Presidential candidate dba 38th VP & Fast-Rising Collapsable Napalm-maddened Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, Jr of Minnesota pulled the same stunt!
Tio Mitchito
Yes ..Lip service is comforting to the credulous, isn't it?
https://www.courageouslion.us/p/a-blue-eyed-baby-boy-in-a-manger
These documents are fiction from the fifth century or later. They were debunked centuries ago. They’re also pure racism.
You are sadly either delusional or brainwashed!
If Jesus descended to Earth today, they'd lock him up for being a Commie, pinko, fag-loving, do-gooer, illegal alien bastard, before deporting him. So there!
And murder him as a Palestinian terrorist, like before.
But totally understandable. When all else fails, religion gives comfort, calms the fears and supplies a sense of belonging when the world seems incomprehensible. For myself, I've never believed in the supernatural since I was a small child, the universe supplies more than enough awe for me.
He didn't, he never lived, Jesus is a personification, Metaphor, for the Sun in the sky as translated by the Greeks.
I'm sure you're correct, however, it doesn't really change much does it, a metaphor for the ages.
They would have to make up all those charges. Well, I guess that's the point.
Make them up? No, I don't think so, for example, consider his view on stock exchanges (money changers) or his view of the rich (eye of the needle etc). I think he'd be locked up sharpish and he would say, 'but I don't understand'.
But what of Liberation Theology? Do you condemn it too?
And hasn’t Christ been demoted by MAGA for being too woke.
Replaced by Trump.
There was, sorry to sound judgmental, but a mouthy little Rabbi with anger issues, who said:
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.
Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when you have succeeded, you make them twice as much a child of hell as you are.”
Fortunately, Homeland Security got him.
PS: That would mean Catholics can call JD Vance “Child of Hell II”
Rabbi? He was a carpenter. And he was against the "rabbi's" of the day. Oh wait, more satire. I get it. I think.
In the Gospels, His followers address Him as “Rabbi”.
👏👏👏🙏
As pope, Trump would make a Borgia blush
Laura, you will always be the Virgin Mary to me. Love to the little Messiah ❤️
Is he good news for Palestine or too close to the US position?
That is the foremost question in my mind.
I wonder about his stance on Palestine too. Is he calling the last remaining church in Gaza every night like Francis did? That would be a good sign.
He should be excellent news for Palestine. He was Francis’ protege.
Wow! An outstanding, well written essay, and an engaging article about the Pope, Trump, and Catholicism. Great piece of writing.
Ooof! A biting article. Very good. I love the irony of this whole true story. It’s good to have a bit of divine intervention in the midst of it all
The original Jesus was literally a communist leading an anti-class, anti-empire movement. Converts had to give their wealth away to join the--wait for it--"commune", to enter into "communion". Modern Jesus is more descendant from the Roman empire's reinvention of Christianity as a national, imperial religion.
"Who the hell are we gonna blame for the failures of capitalism, if not the most desperate people on earth?"
There's the thrust of this. We've gotta keep all those refugee and other poor folks desperate so we capitalists can use them as scapegoats, don't you know... It's what Jesus would have wanted. None of that "Blessed are the poor" stuff anymore! We need Pope Donald the Orange! *satire*
No wonder America loves Jesus. Wasn’t Christianity invented to boost the economy in December?
There’s unfortunately quite a bit of truth in what you say.
You can’t handle the truth!
Love this post and restacked it with a note. Thanks for the laugh!
Perfect
Agreed. Except his name prior to being a Pope was Robert Francis (yep!) Prevost (not Provost).