Moksha Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I was just pondering how much different Jesus would sound today if he were here in person and his words could be recorded so there could be less misinterpretation of them. I think that all the wisdom that has transpired since the Age of Enlightenment would be included in his speech and he would talk explicitly about tolerance, acceptance and making this a peaceful world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hmmm....I wonder if anyone would even listen to him. He wouldn't fit most people's image of Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted August 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hmmm....I wonder if anyone would even listen to him. He wouldn't fit most people's image of Jesus.Good point. He might have to find a new audience. I do suspect though that his ministry would be taken once again to the poor and outcast of society. I have wondered before how soon after arriving on Temple Square he would be off to the rescue mission. Maybe after a bite to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightbearer Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hmmm....I wonder if anyone would even listen to him. He wouldn't fit most people's image of Jesus.Probably the same ones who listen to Him at General Conference...the words of His servants the Prophet and Apostles are the words of Christ to the world. Many listen and give heed, but many mock and reject His word because of the weakness of His servants.(D&C 1:38) "What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same."I hope we will all listen to His voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Pa Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hmmm....I wonder if anyone would even listen to him. He wouldn't fit most people's image of Jesus.The world would try to kill him again...Pa Pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I have wondered before how soon after arriving on Temple Square he would be off to the rescue mission. Maybe after a bite to eat.Perhaps grabbing a bite to eat at some point in the future at food court in the Gordon B. Hinckley Mall, across the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aluwid Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Perhaps grabbing a bite to eat at some point in the future at food court in the Gordon B. Hinckley Mall, across the street?It is harder to picture him living today than in his time isn't it? I think that is part of the reason why it is difficult for many to accept prophets today. The Bible talks about them living in the wilderness, but today we see them eat at McDonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 It is harder to picture him living today than in his time isn't it? I think that is part of the reason why it is difficult for many to accept prophets today. The Bible talks about them living in the wilderness, but today we see them eat at McDonalds.McDonalds perhaps, but I see Jesus as gravitating toward the sushi rolls at the Edo.A loaf of breada jug of wineand Sacrament in the wildernessah, paradise enou! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 So back to Jesus walking down to the Rescue Mission from Temple Square. Do you think any of the General Authorities would follow him in their limos? Elders Bednar and Uchdoff could keep up as could some younger Seventies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiJolly Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 So back to Jesus walking down to the Rescue Mission from Temple Square. Do you think any of the General Authorities would follow him in their limos?Elders Bednar and Uchdoff could keep up as could some younger Seventies.Yechy tone, Moksha. Ugh. HiJolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I doubt Jesus would go alone when he could have disciples following him. He seemed to like it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seraphim Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 So back to Jesus walking down to the Rescue Mission from Temple Square. Do you think any of the General Authorities would follow him in their limos?Elders Bednar and Uchdoff could keep up as could some younger Seventies.Moksha,This is a board for congenial discussion. It is not a debate board. Your sarcastic remarks and criticisms of our General Authorities are not welcome here. Seraphim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sorry, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnzy Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 yay, that would never have happened at LDS Talk! Thanks for doing your jobs mods, it is appreciated. I think what someone said before about listening at General Conference has alot to do with it... The Lord says his word through his prophets, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Elphaba Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Well, where do you think Jesus would be then? I don't see what was so offensive. I think it's a valid question. I'm not a member, but if it turned out Mormonism were true, I imagine He would join with the GAs and take over the head of the First Presidency, with President Hinckley, of course, standing directly next to Him. I suspect Jesus would dress to fit in our modern society, and that He soon would act much as President Hinckley does today. Of course there are prophecies that need to be filled that you members know more of than I. But I don't think He would be walking down the sidewalk in robes and a beard. That would likely catch the eyes of police officials as they would be concerned he might be a Brian David Mitchell wannabe. At the very least, a man in robes and a beard walking the streets in 2007 would not be condusive to making friends and spreading the word of the gospel. But, then, you never know. Maybe it'll be exactly the opposite, and President Hinckley and the rest of the GA's will be the ones making the major changes. How long do you think it would take for them to all grow beards? :) Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted September 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 But I don't think He would be walking down the sidewalk in robes and a beard. That would likely catch the eyes of police officials as they would be concerned he might be a Brian David Mitchell wannabe. At the very least, a man in robes and a beard walking the streets in 2007 would not be condusive to making friends and spreading the word of the gospel. ElphabaToo bad the barbershop at the Deseret Gym is no longer available. What about a short sleave white shirt and a black tie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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