This "came" to me today, and I would like to share a little thought with my Orthodox Chaverim on this website. We have hashed and rehashed about exactly how well Yeshu failed as a prophet. The Olivet failures, etc., really only show the tip of the iceberg, in my opinion. Here is my question:
Since the inception of Christianity, per se, in the fourth century c.e., there has been little but tragedy invoked in his name. Let's get down to it, shall we? I read Christian after Christian claiming "oh, that's just the early church", or, "that's just the Catholics", or "that's just the Protestants."
If Yeshu was either the Messiah, a Prophet, or, somehow, an aspect of God himself, how come he didn't know that his name would lead to 1700 years of torture, murder and genocide? Doesn't this ignorance or future use or misuse of his teachings prove his teachings were worthless? I demand an answer!
Since the inception of Christianity, per se, in the fourth century c.e., there has been little but tragedy invoked in his name. Let's get down to it, shall we? I read Christian after Christian claiming "oh, that's just the early church", or, "that's just the Catholics", or "that's just the Protestants."
If Yeshu was either the Messiah, a Prophet, or, somehow, an aspect of God himself, how come he didn't know that his name would lead to 1700 years of torture, murder and genocide? Doesn't this ignorance or future use or misuse of his teachings prove his teachings were worthless? I demand an answer!
