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I’ve been thinking about this from a philosophical and cultural perspective. Jesus' original diet was very simple and Mediterranean (fish, bread, figs). If He were here today, do you think He would be interested in things like plant-based meat substitutes (out of care for creation) or global street food? How do you think He would view our modern food culture? What kind of foods 🍰 and drinks 🍷 would He try? And what about His clothing style, what would that be like? 🤗

Looking forward to your insights (please be kind)!💖

Hi everyone🥰

To start off, I want to clarify that I personally only care about Jesus Christ and the words He spoke Himself🤗 I don't care about the rules the church, the Vatican, or later biblical writers made up over generations (such as claiming that abortion and homosexuality are sins).

However the Bible stories with Jesus in it, consists of some controversial text (especially the Old Testament) such as metaphors with slavery like Luke 17:7-10, the command to put God first and then family, and something about disabled people not being allowed to become priests in Leviticus 21:16-23 where Moses said that God told him this. Jesus didn't say this, but He did say in Matthew 5:17-18 to follow the Torah (Old Testament), so He sort of agrees to it then?

There is also the idea of exclusivity in salvation, where it feels like you must explicitly claim you love Jesus to enter heaven, and that passages like John 14:6 mean only people who believe in Christianity go to heaven. Furthermore, I truly believe in my heart and soul that all living creatures are equal, but in the Bible, it sometimes feels like Jesus or Scripture explicitly says this is not the case. Also the thing with blood sacrifices seems like something a loving God would not ask for in my eyes (but I could be wrong).

Personally, I do find it difficult to hear stuff like this and it completely goes against my own morals. So I'm curious, how do you guys handle all of this? Do you choose your own morals and heart OR the Bible and Jesus' words?

Thank you so much for your thoughts and guidance.

Hi everyone!

I am new to the show, and I still have to watch it. However, I have a quick question: do I need to have read the Bible to fully understand and follow the storyline? To be honest, I only know the absolute basics: Mary and Joseph having a baby in a Bethlehem stable, the three wise men bringing gifts, an angel appearing, and Jesus being crucified later in life because His ideas were too advanced for His time. Will I get lost, or does the show explain everything well enough for a casual viewer?

Also, I just have to say that I find the relationship between Jesus and John absolutely adorable and beautiful. Those sweet, soft, and tender glances and moments between them are so heartwarming! For those who know what's coming: without giving away major spoilers, can I look forward to a lot more of these touching moments between the two of them in seasons 6 and 7? It gives me something wonderful to look forward to!

Thanks in advance for your answers 😄

Hi everyone,

I am a Hindu, but I’ve been reading a lot about Jesus lately and reflecting on his teachings. I wanted to get your input on a tension I’ve been wrestling with.

When I look at Jesus in the Gospels, I see someone who is incredibly radical, loving, and inclusive. His treatment of women was revolutionary for his time (like the wealthy women who financed his ministry out of their own means). He never spoke about homosexuality or abortion. To me, it feels like Jesus himself constantly undermines the strict, rigid, and often exclusionary rules of mainstream, conservative Christianity.

Yet, a lot of the heavy restrictions and conservative theology come from the letters of Paul, and over the centuries, the Vatican and various churches turned his faith into a massive political, institutional power structure.

Coming from a Hindu background, I am fascinated by Jesus himself, but I struggle to understand why so many Christians take these strict institutional rules as absolute truth, rather than focusing purely on Jesus' message of love.

How do you view this tension? How do you separate Jesus from the "Vatican/political machine" and the strict rules found in Paul’s letters? Am I reading or interpreting this wrong from an outside perspective, or is this a view shared here? Or am I missing something? Did Jesus actually have a stricter, more rigid side to him that aligns with Paul and the Vatican, and I am just misreading it? Also, was Paul a 'vessel' for the ideas of God?

I would love to hear your insights, because I find Jesus such a nice person to believe in. Thank you!

I have two related questions about the possibility of new historical discoveries regarding Jesus:

1. The likelihood of a new discovery: From a historical and archaeological standpoint, what is the actual probability that we will find a new, authentic ancient text with groundbreaking evidence about Jesus's life or something significant enough to completely challenge traditional Church teachings or Vatican doctrines?

2. Hidden texts: Is there any serious belief among historians or archeologists that such texts already exist, but are being actively suppressed or kept hidden by institutions (like the Vatican) to protect the orthodox, established narrative of Christianity? Or is that strictly the stuff of fiction and conspiracy theories? If you believe they might keep things hidden, what do you think it could be?

It would be SO cool if something like this would happen, though!!! 🤗

I’ve noticed that many movies, books, and popular theories suggest that Jesus fell in love with, had a romantic relationship with, or felt lust toward Mary Magdalene.

Where does this idea originally come from? Is there any historical or textual basis for it in ancient writings (like the Gnostic gospels), or is it mostly a modern invention by Hollywood and fiction writers to make the story more dramatic? I'd love to understand the history behind this common trope.

Hello everyone :)

I’ve been reading fragments of the Bible and watching videos online, and to be completely honest, I am feeling very confused and overwhelmed.

For context, I am a Hindu, but I have become deeply interested in Jesus. When I look at Jesus in the New Testament, I see a God of pure love, empathy, and grace. I am not really interested in organized religion or "the church," but I am drawn specifically to the actual quotes and words spoken by Jesus Himself. I love how He stood up for women, embraced people with disabilities, and broke down religious barriers. The God I imagine and want to believe in looks exactly like Jesus (in spirit).

However, when I read the Old Testament (like Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Samuel), I see things that genuinely scare and hurt me. I read about laws that exclude people with disabilities from the altar, laws that feel very unfair toward women, and instances of severe judgment and violence. I know these were written by men in the Bronze Age, but it is often presented as the literal word of God (through Moses, for example). And if I'm not wrong, Jesus Himself also said that he believes everything in the Old Testament (I'm not sure, though).

I am really struggling to connect the strict, harsh God of the Old Testament with the loving, beautiful character of Jesus. To me, Jesus feels so much kinder.

I want to support Jesus and follow His message of love, but I feel like I just want to completely ignore the Old Testament and focus strictly on His words.

• Is it wrong or bad to just focus on the quotes of Jesus, while completely putting the Old Testament aside? I have to admit, I find it difficult to do that since Jesus said Himself that He did not come here to get rid of the Old Testament and that He believes what is written in there.
• As Christians, how do you reconcile the beautiful, inclusive love of Jesus with the harsh laws of the past?

I would love to hear your thoughts and perspectives. Please be kind, as I am genuinely trying to understand and find peace in this. Thank you!