Friday, January 27, 2012

Seemingly Random Question

Let's play a little game. There's a point to this, really, but before I talk about the point I want to run this little test.

It's really simple. All you have to do is describe Jesus to me. The first things that come to your mind. Not just physically, but personality traits, anything.

Go.

6 comments:

  1. I'll just do this as a couple of lists because I'm not sure if you mean to include both of these categories, and most people probably wouldn't make the distinction at all.

    The Historical Jesus
    Jewish teacher
    Palestinian
    Pharisaic teachings
    Big emphasis on repentance, simple faith, and forgiveness
    Healer/miracle worker

    The Mythical Jesus/Christ
    Dionysian
    Demigod (or god in flesh, sort of the same thing in my mind)
    Savior
    Alchemist (in a more cosmic/mystical sense than the gold sense - turning wine into blood spiritually, changing people's hearts, etc.)

    Amber, I know you probably already know "mythical" doesn't mean "false," but clarifying in case other readers don't. They're also not necessarily separate, but I make the distinction because I think the mystical/mythical side potentially belongs to many beings and just happens to also fall on Jesus in the Christian tradition.

    (PS: Did you know you can't underline things in the comments? o.o I thought that was basic html, but Blogger's making me fix it.)

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    1. I meant whatever you wanted to include. That's why I tried to leave the question as open as I could.

      PS: I've never tried to underline things in comments. Good to know. :)

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  2. peaceful, humble, loving, mild-mannered, relaxed, thoughtful

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  3. loved to serve
    knew serving brought true heart contentment
    a teacher
    lead by example not exceptions
    caring
    moved with compassion
    action-oriented (a doer)
    loved people
    didn't care about your status in society
    friend of sinners
    enjoyed children
    purposeful
    enjoyed fellowship with all sorts of people

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  4. true
    pure
    forgiveness
    gift
    perfect

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