Jesus considered a false prophet... (Baptist, bible, quote, faith)

[Richard1965]

Mandaeans maintain that Jesus was a mšiha kdaba "false messiah" who perverted the teachings entrusted to him by John. - https://www.quora.com/

I wonder how hey came to this conclusion?...

[TroutDude]

Have to give email in order to read the link? No thanks.

[jonesg]

Originally Posted by Richard1965

Mandaeans maintain that Jesus was a false prophet

I wonder how hey came to this conclusion?...

I thought jesus didnt exist, cant keep up with the baloney these days.

[nateswift]

As in "John the Baptist?" I agree with da Dude: no e-mail given out ya wanna fill us in a bit? Google Mandaeism

[303Guy]

Originally Posted by jonesg

I thought jesus didn't exist, can't keep up with the baloney these days.

I don't think we are saying Jesus didn't exist - we are questioning whether Jesus actually existed. Speaking for myself anyway.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by 303Guy

I don't think we are saying Jesus didn't exist - we are questioning whether Jesus actually existed. Speaking for myself anyway.

That's a valid position to take.

My position is a little different. I think Jesus probably existed. Or at least I'll give the christians that. He probably even preached.

But all the magic? No. I don't think so. Somehow that part all reminds me of "The Piper" by ABBA.

[treemoni]

The person existed. Whether his name was "Jesus" is another story. The miracles, to me, appear allegorical. They are understood by those who seek to understand.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by treemoni

The person existed. Whether his name was "Jesus" is another story. The miracles, to me, appear allegorical. They are understood by those who seek to understand.

I'm sorry, but I know many christians who out and out believe that the miracles of the bible are absolute fact. Again, christians need to get their act together and decide what their faith really believes before they set out to convert others.

[treemoni]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

I'm sorry, but I know many christians who out and out believe that the miracles of the bible are absolute fact. Again, christians need to get their act together and decide what their faith really believes before they set out to convert others.

I agree with you. But that's what happens when you don't read the Bible. For Jesus to literally "cast out devils" is, IMO, witchcraft...and that's forbidden by God. So it has to be allegorical...otherwise Jesus is a hypocrite and not pious enough to hold his position.

[phetaroi]

Originally Posted by treemoni

I agree with you. But that's what happens when you don't read the Bible. For Jesus to literally "cast out devils" is, IMO, witchcraft...and that's forbidden by God. So it has to be allegorical...otherwise Jesus is a hypocrite and not pious enough to hold his position.

There's something seriously wrong here if we agree on something!