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JcP · 10-16-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tricto

One thing that i want to know about modern Christianity is where the old testament comes into the whole equation? Whenever i bring it up to a Christian they say that Jesus basically said that it was incomplete or not the real thing, and that's why he came out with the new testament, what gives with that?

I ask because there's some pretty hateful things in there that i'm sure you've all probably read already, which to me seems to directly conflict with the tenants of peace and love for everyone that i thought Christianity was about.

Anyone care to share what the deal is?

The New Testament is the chronicle of the new covenant. Basically God made a covenant with the Jews in the old testament, and Jesus' virgin birth, teaching, and death/resurrection represents a second new covenant with God.

Think of it like the second episode of a mini-series. Same show, but the message has changed. eye for an eye ----> turn the other cheek. etc etc.

You also have to remember that the Old Testament was REVOLUTIONARY in its time. While it seems obscenely barbaric to us now (enough with the burnt offerings already!), at the time it would be the equivalent of like...universal healthcare. Very progressive.

I forget where I read this, but I like it...the three modern monotheistic religions of Abraham can be defined as:

Islam: enlightenment is found in submission.
Judaism: enlightenment is found in tradition.
Christianity: enlightenment is found in compassion.

PS--- if you're curious, do some research about how Judaism was the manifestation of the age of Aries (the ram), while the age of pisces followed (the fish) it. The astrological parallels to our religious evolution is shockingly obvious to me after even a cursory exploration into it.

Verk, what was the website for that video? www.pharmacraticinquisition.com? something like that.
edit: yup. that.