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Pendrench

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33. Hi Major Nikon - Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment.

Sun Jun 2, 2019, 08:24 PM

Jun 2019

As I mentioned, I believe that Jesus was both true god and a true human (in all things except sin).

So (based on that belief), as a true human, Jesus would also be susceptible to human emotions, including fear and doubt. As I see it, if Jesus was not subject to human suffering - whether it be physical or emotional - then his decision to accept his fate to sacrifice himself for others would be diminished.

I know that we do not agree on this, but I appreciate the opportunity to share and discuss this with you.

Thank you again - wishing you well and peace

Tim

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Jesus died for your sins [View all] Major Nikon Jun 2019 OP

More "insight". guillaumeb Jun 2019 #1

It was probably a metaphor, anyway. The Genealogist Jun 2019 #19

Evidently all the parts which make no sense are really metaphorical Major Nikon Jun 2019 #30

Math is hard. AtheistCrusader Jun 2019 #61

But he didn't stay alive for very long, either. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #2

According to those who claim to have special "insight" he's still alive and well Major Nikon Jun 2019 #3

This sounds like a general attack on theists. Calling theists delusional. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #8

illogical nt msongs Jun 2019 #11

Denial? guillaumeb Jun 2019 #13

It's not all that illogical if you consider the benefit of pretending to be a victim Major Nikon Jun 2019 #14

It is not an attack on theists at all. MineralMan Jun 2019 #28

You just don't understand Major Nikon Jun 2019 #31

Non-theists are an important part of the Democratic coalition, too. trotsky Jun 2019 #35

Who ever said otherwise? guillaumeb Jun 2019 #43

I'm glad you can finally admit your posts about the Chinese government are a distraction. trotsky Jun 2019 #46

True to form on your part. eom guillaumeb Jun 2019 #48

Indeed, calling out your hypocrisy every single time. trotsky Jun 2019 #49

I am certain that you feel that is what you are doing. eom guillaumeb Jun 2019 #50

And I'm certain that you recognize it's what I am doing. trotsky Jun 2019 #51

Sounds like privileged whinging. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #39

Says the US citizen. guillaumeb Jun 2019 #44

Less than you I'd wager. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #45

Are you not also one such citizen? Do tell... MineralMan Jun 2019 #53

He might only be a Canadian citizen. trotsky Jun 2019 #54

Well, perhaps so. For some reason, I thought he MineralMan Jun 2019 #55

Whatabout those other privileges? Major Nikon Jun 2019 #59

Do you have privilege? guillaumeb Jun 2019 #57

I never denied that. MineralMan Jun 2019 #58

How many broken records CAN you play simultaneously? AtheistCrusader Jun 2019 #62

He played the role of universal scapegoat so that humans would stop scapegoating applegrove Jun 2019 #4

If I may I'd like to use this for one of my MEME threads underpants Jun 2019 #5

... Major Nikon Jun 2019 #7

While I understand your point and often enjoy your posts tymorial Jun 2019 #6

Betrays a much simpler explanation Major Nikon Jun 2019 #12

You speak as if no one else has ever suffered things like that. Mariana Jun 2019 #22

to say that he experienced the full range of human suffering... uriel1972 Jun 2019 #32

Evidence is sketchy. dchill Jun 2019 #9

Assumes that Jesus was a real historic person, vlyons Jun 2019 #10

Metaphorical Jesus has far more super powers Major Nikon Jun 2019 #15

But... czarjak Jun 2019 #16

Some are more susceptible to charlatanism Major Nikon Jun 2019 #17

That claim is pretty much an impeachable offense jmowreader Jun 2019 #21

Justification for their hateful ignorance, period. czarjak Jun 2019 #23

Yes, but there was probably a bowl game or something that weekend. n/t The Genealogist Jun 2019 #18

Football is done by Easter Major Nikon Jun 2019 #20

I will defer to the great prophet edhopper Jun 2019 #24

Hi Major Nikon - Thank you for initiating this discussion. Pendrench Jun 2019 #25

How can someone who is allegedly a deity have doubt? Major Nikon Jun 2019 #29

Hi Major Nikon - Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. Pendrench Jun 2019 #33

The question still stands unanswered Major Nikon Jun 2019 #34

Hi Major Nikon - Sorry for the delay responding (I was out most of yesterday and this morning) Pendrench Jun 2019 #37

So he was showing us that he could reach out to himself? Major Nikon Jun 2019 #38

Yes...that is another way of restating what I said. Pendrench Jun 2019 #40

Sounds like multiple personality disorder Major Nikon Jun 2019 #41

Could be - definitely a possibility. Pendrench Jun 2019 #42

The stories definitely portray Jesus as having fear and doubt. Mariana Jun 2019 #47

The stories also say nothing to incriminate Rome. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #52

It was a bit dicey, after all at the time Voltaire2 Jun 2019 #56

Especially when one considers they'd just murdered god. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #60

Thanks jesus, for giving up a weekend. Farmer-Rick Jun 2019 #26

Ha! I'm keeping that. shanny Jun 2019 #27

What about the poor saps edhopper Jun 2019 #36

Not even a weekend DavidDvorkin Jun 2019 #63