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Dressed in a long white robe and wearing long hair and long beard, the white “Jesus”, who was later on established to be an Italian tourist named Antonio Boretti, drew people’s attention because of his garb. His entire appearance resembled that of the Western image of Jesus that has been engraved in most people’s minds, leading most Christians in Zambia to believe that he was “Jesus” coming back for the second time to judge the world.

The local people followed him and and some even worshipped him, showering him with gifts.

It must have been very confusing for the poor tourist who seemed like he did not understand what was going on but enjoying the attention nevertheless, when he saw people following him. Some believed it was Judgement Day and went to the extent of asking him to forgive them their sins.
[http://thisisafrica.me/lifestyle/jesus- ... ta-zambia/]

It may sound funny (and it is!) but think about it: Would you recognize Jesus if He came to Earth again? Would you recognize Him if you lived when He lived? Would you see what was in front of you? How many of us are ready to hear the teaching of a poor man with nothing to wear, with no food to eat, with an eagerness to cast a doubt on everything you held dear and on everything you believed in?

Would you be able to hear the teachings of a pariah while passing by him with your expensive car?

What do you think?

PS. The question is mainly targeted to people who believe, but of course atheists could have some insights on this as well. Remember: we are not discussing if Jesus existed, just if one could see his true nature if he happed to walk by Him.

I think christianity has turned Africans into total retards.

Of course, Jesus is the one with the blond hair and the blue eyes!

Of course we'd recognize him. He's an olive-skinned, middle-aged political protester with mace-damaged eyes, rotting in some Texas prison these past ten or so years. He's the one teaching constitutional law to the wrongfully-sentenced coloured inmates. 'Course, it could be a woman this time...http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update ... test-video

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The answer to the question is, "Yes."

“There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." -- Luke 21:25-27

skakos wrote:

Dressed in a long white robe and wearing long hair and long beard, the white “Jesus”, who was later on established to be an Italian tourist named Antonio Boretti, drew people’s attention because of his garb. His entire appearance resembled that of the Western image of Jesus that has been engraved in most people’s minds, leading most Christians in Zambia to believe that he was “Jesus” coming back for the second time to judge the world.

The local people followed him and and some even worshipped him, showering him with gifts.

It must have been very confusing for the poor tourist who seemed like he did not understand what was going on but enjoying the attention nevertheless, when he saw people following him. Some believed it was Judgement Day and went to the extent of asking him to forgive them their sins.
[http://thisisafrica.me/lifestyle/jesus- ... ta-zambia/]

It may sound funny (and it is!) but think about it: Would you recognize Jesus if He came to Earth again? Would you recognize Him if you lived when He lived? Would you see what was in front of you? How many of us are ready to hear the teaching of a poor man with nothing to wear, with no food to eat, with an eagerness to cast a doubt on everything you held dear and on everything you believed in?

Would you be able to hear the teachings of a pariah while passing by him with your expensive car?

What do you think?

PS. The question is mainly targeted to people who believe, but of course atheists could have some insights on this as well. Remember: we are not discussing if Jesus existed, just if one could see his true nature if he happed to walk by Him.

Per la verità Antonio Boretti non è "solo" un turista di passaggio, è anche un aspirante attore. ( really Antonio Boretti isn't "just" a tourist passing, he is also an aspiring actor).
He made it on purpose. But I think this is a sign, people need Jesus today much more than two thousand years ago.

Immanuel Can wrote:The answer to the question is, "Yes."

“There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." -- Luke 21:25-27

Most probably we would just crucify Him again...

That would be the "sign".

Most probably we would just crucify Him again...

Anyone who thinks they can is welcome to try.

And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses. From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:11-16)

The problem with you religious dweebs is that you believe some things are more powerful than they actually are. Would a supreme being place themselves in a body with all the cheat-codes, invunerable to their toys? Some beings also tend to boast at times, to make themselves look better. This particular creation is not really something I would enjoy taking credit for...Perhaps she didn't know what she was doing...Perhaps she is sorry...Perhaps there are others greater than her, elsewhere...

We shall see.

Shouldn't this be on some religious nut-job site?

vegetariantaxidermy wrote:Shouldn't this be on some religious nut-job site?

Probably but philosophy forums are the new religious nut job site, so, it's possibly in the right place. Although I will have to trust the irony is not wasted on you.