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.
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.
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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.)
I meant whatever you wanted to include. That's why I tried to leave the question as open as I could.
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peaceful, humble, loving, mild-mannered, relaxed, thoughtful
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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
true
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forgiveness
gift
perfect
can I add peace?
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