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fusnik11 · 12-12-2005, 09:37 PM

different than the jesus portrayed by prophets and his church?

it seems as if the jeus in the mortal probation is portrayed as a god much more willing to forgive and look past the sin, than the god that orders men and nations to be killed through his church and prophets.

it almost seems as if there is a disconnect between the mortal jesus and his church, a disconnect of compassion, understanding and love.

on one hand youll have him championing the life of a harlot in real life, and than through his church and prophet emma smith is threatened with hell because she is uncomfortable with polygamy.

anyone else see this?

ute4ever · 12-12-2005, 10:18 PM

Jesus didn't fill the temple with a bunch of old people standing around pointing, feeling like they have a purpose. Rather, he created a ruckus, throwing things around.

All-American · 12-12-2005, 11:55 PM

So wait, are you saying that our interpretation of the bible may not be spot on?

Frankly, I think the fact that Jesus allows many of the buffoons in our ward speak on Sundays without killing the bishop is pretty darn merciful.

Also remember, while on earth Jesus had no earthly authority. He was in no position to condemn any in a temporal sense. The woman taken in adultery that I believe you are referring to, correct me if I'm wrong, is a prime example. Once he disposes of the people who are trying to trip him up, he simply says "Neither do I condemn thee; go thy way and sin no more."

Not "I forgive you," but rather that he himself was not a witness to the event and thus could not substantiate the claim. So saying, emphasized his limited earthly authority and acknowledged that he had no right to prosecute and sent the woman away.

12-12-2005, 09:37 PM	#1
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	does anyone else find the jesus of the bible in the flesh... different than the jesus portrayed by prophets and his church? it seems as if the jeus in the mortal probation is portrayed as a god much more willing to forgive and look past the sin, than the god that orders men and nations to be killed through his church and prophets. it almost seems as if there is a disconnect between the mortal jesus and his church, a disconnect of compassion, understanding and love. on one hand youll have him championing the life of a harlot in real life, and than through his church and prophet emma smith is threatened with hell because she is uncomfortable with polygamy. anyone else see this?

12-12-2005, 10:18 PM	#2
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Jesus didn't fill the temple with a bunch of old people standing around pointing, feeling like they have a purpose. Rather, he created a ruckus, throwing things around.

12-12-2005, 11:55 PM	#3
All-American Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,420	So wait, are you saying that our interpretation of the bible may not be spot on? Frankly, I think the fact that Jesus allows many of the buffoons in our ward speak on Sundays without killing the bishop is pretty darn merciful. Also remember, while on earth Jesus had no earthly authority. He was in no position to condemn any in a temporal sense. The woman taken in adultery that I believe you are referring to, correct me if I'm wrong, is a prime example. Once he disposes of the people who are trying to trip him up, he simply says "Neither do I condemn thee; go thy way and sin no more." Not "I forgive you," but rather that he himself was not a witness to the event and thus could not substantiate the claim. So saying, emphasized his limited earthly authority and acknowledged that he had no right to prosecute and sent the woman away.