What If I Told You....

Libertarian Jesus

Ivan Illich (September 4, 1926 – December 2, 2002)

Jesus was an anarchist savior. That's what the Gospels tell us.
Just before He started out on His public life, Jesus went to the desert. He fasted, and after 40 days he was hungry. At this point the diabolos, appeared to tempt Him. First he asked Him to turn stone into bread, then to prove himself in a magic flight, and finally the devil, diabolos, "divider," offered Him power. Listen carefully to the words of this last of the three temptations: (Luke 4,6:) "I give you all power and glory, because I have received them and I give them to those whom I choose. Adore me and the power will be yours." It is astonishing what the devil says: I have all power, it has been given to me, and I am the one to hand it on — submit, and it is yours. Jesus of course does not submit, and sends the devilcumpower to Hell. Not for a moment, however, does Jesus contradict the devil. He does not question that the devil holds all power, nor that this power has been given to him, nor that he, the devil, gives it to whom he pleases. This is a point which is easily overlooked. By his silence Jesus recognizes power that is established as "devil" and defines Himself as The Powerless. He who cannot accept this view on power cannot look at establishments through the spectacle of the Gospel. This is what clergy and churches often have difficulty doing. They are so strongly motivated by the image of church as a "helping institution" that they are constantly motivated to hold power, share in it or, at least, influence it.
Ivan Illich

If Only....

Jesus - Over the Top

Hipster Jesus

The Rapture DID Happen

The Rapture DID happen. All the true followers of Jesus have vanished.

Optical Illusion

Joseph of Nazareth

/hat tip to Radio Free Babylon.

Jesus Saves

Is Batman a better guy than Jesus?

Batman, the Caped Crusader, has always been one of my favorite heroes. If you were hanging from the side of a building, and needed a strong hand to lift you up, you know Gotham's Dark Knight would be there to save you.

Now, you and I know Batman is really billionaire Bruce Wayne in disguise, but that doesn't matter, whether you know who he is or not, he'll be there, yanking you up. Many people do not believe in costumed vigillantes, but no matter what, batman will save you.

Now,let us look at Jesus according to some Christians. Unless I know Him, unless I declare Him my Lord, unless I accept Him, He will let me fall, and burn in Hell for all eternity.

According to that line of reasoning, Batman, or heck, any firefighter or cop, is superior to Jesus Christ. I find that hard to believe.