Expert: Richard Aberdeen - 3/30/2004

Question
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Followup To
Question -
I am a dihard Christian and I found your "expertise" under the subject 'Christian Humor.'  Why did you do that?  Do you think it is funny to be a Christian or are you even a Christian?  Jesus would kick your ass if he read your humor.  I hope God smites you.
Answer -
    Having studied a lot of history and read the Bible several times, as well as several works of history surrounding the Bible, it is my personal conclusion that Jeshua of Nazereth (Jeshua is Hebrew for the common name Joshua--Jesus is Greek for Jeshua) is the founder of Human and Civil Rights.  I do not believe he would be very approving of Christianity if he were walking the streets of America or Europe today.
    It may interest you to know that Paul, a major author of the New Testament, referred to himself several times as a member or follower of "The Way"--he never once referred to himself as a Christian and he wrote negatively about religion in general and making a religion out of God.
    I have written considerably about Jesus and Paul, which you can find some more information on my views at the following three links:

Revolution
http://richardaberdeen.com/uncommonsense/revolution.html

The Way; A Theory of Root Cause
http://richardaberdeen.com/uncommonsense/theway.html

Perspectives of a Very Great Light
http://richardaberdeen.com/uncommonsense/perspectivesofaverygreatlight.html






 I dont think you even read my question, I asked if you think its funny to be a Christian.  I dont care what you wrote, I want to have your "expert" advise on this subject (the subject you are listen under).  Do some more research and you will find that God smites, and that you just might be smiten if you think Christianity is funny.  Thanks,  Jamil.

Answer
    I tried to explain my position to you the best I know how.  I do not think Christianity is funny--I think it sadly, very much in the way of helping the sick and poor, as well as it causes educated persons to confuse the very liberal Jesus with the utter hypocrisy of the conservative so-called "right".  I feel sorry for someone like you who would assume to have the power to condemn someone else, as if the Creator would somehow listen to your petition to "smite" a fellow human being.