Jesus Christ Graces the Cover of Newsweek
- Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:25am by
Billy Hallowell
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Newsweek’s cover story is all about Christianity. Writer Andrew Sullivan stakes the claim that Christianity has been “destroyed” by politics, evangelists and priests. The article, which starts by examining Thomas Jefferson’s views on faith and the Bible, delves deeply into all that Sullivan sees wrong with Christianity in America.
Below, see the Newsweek cover image featuring Jesus:
After stating his belief in “Jesus’ divinity and resurrection,“ Sullivan goes on to urge a ”return to what Jesus actually asked us to do and to be.” Jefferson, who the writer claims was for a “simpler, purer, apolitical Christianity,” would have stark differences with the worldview embraced by modern-day Christianity. Here’s how he summed up the situation in America:
On one side, the Republican base is made up of evangelical Protestants who believe that religion must consume and influence every aspect of public life. On the other side, the last Democratic primary had candidates profess their faith in public forums, and more recently President Obama appeared at the National Prayer Breakfast, invoking Jesus to defend his plan for universal health care. The crisis of Christianity is perhaps best captured in the new meaning of the word “secular.” It once meant belief in separating the spheres of faith and politics; it now means, for many, simply atheism. The ability to be faithful in a religious space and reasonable in a political one has atrophied before our eyes.
While Sullivan tackles these issues and seems to call for changes to the way that Christians handle controversial issues like abortion, The Christian Watershed blog takes a different stance on his commentary, writing:
Ultimately, however, what Sullivan is calling for is nothing more than a private faith that is a step below the Social Gospel. Yet, the “Social Gospel” movement has failed and will continue to fail in every manifestation, even ones that are watered down. When we rob the Gospel of its power and reduce it to nothing more than “Take care of the poor,” then the movement will fail because it lacks the power of the Holy Spirit behind it. This is not to say that we shouldn’t take care of those who need it – I’ve been very clear on this issue in my writings – rather that we should realize that the Gospel extends beyond just helping the poor, and goes to bringing people to Christ. It also means we stand up for social justice, that we aren’t “apolitical,” but follow a politic that fits within the ideals of Christianity.
It seems that Sullivan thinks Christians should remain quiet on issues such as abortion, but would he say the same thing for Christians involved in movements to end sex-trafficking or slave-labor overseas? Should we not petition our government on these issues? Should William Wilberforce have simply shut his mouth on the issue of slavery? Should the Christian civil rights activists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s have simply lived the “way of Jesus” rather than petitioning the government and society itself to change how it viewed minorities? I’m sure that Sullivan would rightfully applaud these efforts, but in doing so he would negate his entire stance; these efforts weren’t brought about by individuals following the way of Christ (solely), but instead by entire churches mobilizing against what they saw as an injustice.
Read the rest of Sullivan’s article, below. The piece — and the hipster Jesus cover — comes at an interesting time, as Editor-in-Chief Tina Brown has been fending off reports that the Daily Best-Newsweek partnership has actually lost millions for the venture. Perhaps this was an opportunity (some may call it a ploy) to boost readership.
According to Folio, putting Jesus on a magazine cover could, as The Atlantic reports, cause a major (45 percent) increase in sales (to add to the intrigue, Sullivan wrote for The Atlantic before leaving for The Daily Beast in early 2011).
This, of course, isn‘t the first time that Son of Man has graced Newsweek’s cover. You can see seven other past issues that Jesus appeared on here. Also, it’s not the first time that a well-known individual has been Photoshopped in an interesting light. Recall Brown’s aging of Princess Diana not long ago.
(H/T: BuzzFeed)
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momrules
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:39pmSo are Christians supposed to just sit down shut up and stay poor to be “good” Christians?
My faith is simple. Jesus Christ was born, lived and died for me. I love Him.
No one will ever be a “perfect’ Christian because we all sin every day but I really do get tired of folks telling me how I should behave because I am one.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:00pmGood for you, MOMRULES!
JESUS is the ONE to WHOM we answer. All the rest is smoke and mirrors.
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT!
Report Post »AndYetItMoves
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:17pmExcept the dinosaurs, they answer to no one.
Report Post »Locked
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:25pm“So are Christians supposed to just sit down shut up and stay poor to be “good” Christians?”
I didn’t get that from the article at all, @Momrules
I think the author has a point; too many seem to associate good fortune and positive outcomes with religious devotion. Jesus promises nothing of the sort in this life. Certainly, living according to Biblical principles may help procure good fortune materialistically, but many of His teachings do exactly what the author says: giving up our possessions and following Christ (see the example of St. Francis). Material benefit is a secondary effect, if it’s related at all.
Do any of us truly believe that God loves the rich the most and that‘s why they’re successful? And how do you feel when churches complain that they’re bankrupt while their pastors drive sports cars and have multiple houses? I think that’s what the author is getting at; these folks aren’t following Christ, they’re using Him to dupe others.
That’s what I got out of it at least. Just like the Bible, you’ll read what you will.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:40pm@JBLAZE
Good comments my friend. I too am sick and tired of these pics depicting Jesus, like some sort of long haired rock and roll freak. There is also a trend to make him look weak. IT all fits this new wave “******* jack box” christianity that has no real substance to it. The whole mega church thing, where they rock the congregation with heathen music, and then preach little weak sermons that do not offend, or preach on sin.
40 days in the wilderness does not make one look weak, it is the sort of thing that hardens people.
He physically threw the money changers out of the temple. Not something a weak person would do.
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:50pmHmmmm, the word C R A C K E R is not allowed on the blaze
Report Post »Politryx
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:59pmMomrules. Don’t sell your salvation through Jesus Christ short – you ARE a perfect Christian if you have been washed in His blood! God no longer sees your sin, He sees Jesus in your place. Don’t confuse what the “world” defines as perfect with God’s definition. Matthew 5:28 “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Perfection is attained in Christ Jesus – none other. Remember, this is a spiritual truth/concept that those outside of Christianity can not understand without the Holy Spirit. (You WILL be attacked for saying such things) I Corinthians 2:14 “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”
Report Post »ravendoe
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:46pmAmen @momrules
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:43pmWe all KNOW, it’s about mammon. And newsweek (as they call themselves) is a ‘business’. Business “IS” about manipulation and marketing (redundant) for the purpose of gaining mammon. Marketing makes fools out of everyone, sooner or later and cashes the checks at the end of every day.
If you aren‘t smart enough to see that you’re being manipulated, you are who newsweek “IS” looking for. Pay the cover price and go home and try to salvage some pride from your ‘conquest.’
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:14pm.
Report Post »Yeah, like Newsweak wants people to follow Christ.
Is there a story about mountain property in Key West in this issue too?
Goldomark
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:31pmYou are tired of people telling christians how to act? I am tired of christians telling me how to act.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:36pmChristian is a verb not a noun, you are only Christian when you are doing
Report Post »Christ like actions.
VoteBushIn12
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:37pm@MOMRULES
Yeah I like to interpret the scripture my own way also. Like, for example, I’m not to keen on the parts where it tells me to give to the poor and treat my neighbor as myself, but I do enjoy that parts where it says Women are subservient and and gays should be stoned in the street.
I think picking and choosing what to follow and what not to follow are what makes Christianity great! Jesus Schmezus. He gave to the poor so I don’t have to. I can horde my wealth all I want as long as I thank him for his sacrifice!
Thanks Jesus!
Report Post »jhp230gr45
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:57pmKeep your head up Momrules…If we were all perfect there would have been no reason for Jesus to come to Earth as God in human form and become the living sacrifice for our sins…Stay Blessed…
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:14pmOur GOD is an AWESOME GOD, HE REIGNS from HEAVEN ABOVE with Wisdom, Power and Love, our God is an AWESOME GOD.
Silly little ants, swarming around the foot of an ELEPHANT. You cannot demean OUR GOD. You’d better get to know Him. He owns it all, even the computer you are typing on…it’s all His. Silly little ants.
Report Post »INTHEBROTHERHOOD
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 9:27pmDo not be concerned with things of this world……in the end He is going to gather all His churches…so render to ceaser what is ceasers, and render to God, what is Gods
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 8:37amVotingBush12
Do you realize how many charities the world over are from Christian churches and organizations?
When is the last time you ran across the Muslim or atheist charity?
Welfare is not charity as talked about in James 1:27. Government redistribution that creates leaches is not charity, it is socialism.
Report Post »VoteBushIn12
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 4:09pm@RangerP
Ummm… Plenty
http://islam.about.com/od/activism/tp/charities.htm
http://www.squidoo.com/Atheist-Charities
But as if that has anything to do with my comment… Stop reading what you want to read and start reading what I wrote. Do the same with scripture.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:39pmthats not jesus…..thats a progressive with thorns on his head…jesus is coming soon and from all signs…he,s pissed…dont look for a smiling christ
Report Post »momrules
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:58pmJesus came the first time as a teacher, servant and sacrifice. I’m with you, I think He is coming back soon and this time He will be coming as a warrior King and judge. It isn’t going to be pretty for a lot of folk.
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:06pmYes he is pissed…. at all you Blaze/Beck fans who think you have a copyright on religion. REPENT!!
momrules
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:07pm@majasdad……….are you a Christian?
Report Post »iampraying4u
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:19pmnothings wrong with christianity if you no that jesus is king
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:24pm@Momrules
Sure am… what’s your point? I’m dying to know.
Report Post »momrules
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:41pmMajasdad………..My point is that you seem to have judged everyone on this site as being unChristian. I really don’t care if you are or not as we each have freedom of choice in this area. You also come across as a very angry person. If not, I apologize and say to you God’s blessings on you.
Report Post »commonsensefreethinker1
Posted on April 3, 2012 at 3:44pm@COOK,
Report Post »yeah, and I suppose he has some beef with Texas today so he decided to destroy
your christ like peoples houses with tornados just because. Wake up!!! YOU ARE RAISING DEPRESSED, SUICIDAL ,MISINFORMED, DELUSIONAL CHILDREN.
christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:39pm……FILTH……666 followers,,,surely you will be getting your RFI chip/Beast patch 666 soon..FOO
Report Post »christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:30pmAlso +JESUS+GOD+ is not still wearing the crown of thorns the Roman Government put on +JESUS+GODS+ HEAD+ +GOD+ used to send +HIS+ Angel Michael to earth to do +HIS+ will now since +JESUS+GOD+ died for everyone’s sin all +JESUS+GOD+ sees is +JESUS+GOD+ Blood,,,making it possible for +GOD+ to come here at any time and make sure +HIS+ will is complete,,,also answering +HIS+ believers Prayers,,,possibly frighting and should be to all non believers,,,forget be careful of what you wish for,,non believers should be afraid of what Believers in +JESUS+GOD+ Pray for +JESUS+GOD+ does answer our prayers.TA
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:59pmOn Sunday mornings what you have in churches is NOT the assemblying of the saints. What you have is “gatherings programmed by man”. Judgement start first at the house of God and at us. God is going to gather the tares into bundles to be BURNED, then, the wheat gathered into the barn! That will be the true assemblying of the saints. What you attend Sunday mornings is a very watered down poor counterfeit that is has an organized social club.
Report Post »EndTheGOPTEA
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 7:03pmlol.. Oh, wow you all are total Psychos.. How old are you all?
Report Post »Santa Claus? Really?
NewLife56
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:38pmMy thoughts
Love your Lord your God with all your Heart, your mind, and your strenght, Obey his commands, and Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
By the way I learned that in a Church and actually reading the Bible. Peace to you all.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:59pmGood Thoughts… simply do not work in a War!
Report Post »christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:37pmThat picture does not resemble +JESUS+GOD+ at all.Shows the ignorance of News Week,,,+JESUS+GOD+ said the world would always have poor people but the world would not always have +JESUS+GOD+,,,,+JESUS+GOD+ would not approve of your PATHETIC New World Order,,,Perverting the +HOLY SCRIPTURES+ evidence you are outside of the Grace +JESUS+GOD+ offers,,,Arrogant Utopian Pilferers,,your plans won’t work +JESUS+GOD+ has already conquered the Devil/Beast whom you follow.
Report Post »SoNick
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:57pmAnd what would jesus look like, according to you? do you think the historical jesus looked anything like the renaissance pictures that eventually became the norm? Do you think he had blues eyes and fair skin? Come on… hipster Jesus is no more blasphemous than the Jesus who is depicted in 99% of the world’s christian churches
Report Post »db321
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:09pmIf you plan to become part of the Liberal Media or a Democrat – here what you must do first:
You must turn against the teaching of the Bible, give up your belief in God, and give up your promise of life in eternity. If you do these things – then you can then opening distort, use bias, or prodigious in reporting the News in order to promote your radical beliefs.
If you do not do these things – then you will be torment by the Holly Ghost everyday of your life. It’s called accountability.
My Grandfather and Father as Businessman would never lie, cheat or steal because they believe they would one day be held accountable on Judgement day for their every word and deed.
Liberals and Atheist have kicked God out of our Schools, Government and Country – by doing so they have allowed “if it feels good do it” attitude in America. God calls it the removal of Lawlessness!
Before you decide to kick God out of your life in order to promote your cause – asks your self – does your actions please God or does it please yourself or Man!.
If it pleases God – you’ll be fine – if it pleases Man – enjoy your eternal swim in the lake of fire.
Don’t get mad at me – I’m in sales – Gods in Management!
Report Post »christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:12pmThe difference is some painters where inspired by the living +JESUS+GOD+ like Warner Salllmans painting and the one from News Week was not,,,do you actually believe there are not people living today who do not know what +JESUS+GOD+ actually looks like,,,and the +HOLY Angels+ on earth right now do not know what +JESUS+GOD looks like,,explanation your not a believer in +JESUS+GOD+ ,,,,Pray On..
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:13pm@Christos
Report Post »You’re not religious, you’re nuts. Ask Jesus, I‘m sure he’d agree and gladly give you the number to a good shrink.
majasdad
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:35pm@DB321
“My Grandfather and Father as Businessman would never lie, cheat or steal because they believe they would one day be held accountable on Judgement day for their every word and deed.”
So, what your saying is that they would have lied, cheated and stolen had they not believed in God the stern judge? That’s not a very flattering thing for you to say about your loved ones.
Report Post »christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:39pm@MAJASDAD—Never claimed to be RELIGIOUS,,,but I believe in +JESUS+GOD+ and I am sealed with the +HOLY SPIRIT+ as for any of your concerns of me you can take that up with my Doctor +JESUS CHRIST+GOD+JEHOVAH SHAMMAH+ sounds like your into controlling free speech,,,too bad,,,maybe moving to a communist country would solve your problem…TA
Report Post »SoNick
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:40pm@Christos
Report Post »I’m sorry, I could not identify a single coherent point in the word salad you just served us. And you want to use Walter Sallman as an example of someone who accurately portrayed Jesus? Really? He imagined the whitest, least credible Jesus ever painted! The fact that his images were printed a gazillion times does not make them more real…
christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:53pm@MAJASDAD—Sounds like your talking about the White Thrown Judgement seat,,that is the Judgement for those who don’t believe in +JESUS CHRIST+ as for the Judgement Seat of +JESUS CHRIST+ that is the Beama Seat where +JESUS+ hands out our Crowns,,,the only way to +GOD+ is through +JESUS CHRIST+ ,,,,sounds like you don’t know +JESUS CHRIST+
Report Post »christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:55pm@SONICK—Your time wold be better spent drinking Kombucha,,,sounds like your neurons need untangling,,,TA
Report Post »christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:59pm@SONICK—Your a person of reason correct,you don’t understand me is because we are on different wave lengths I have +JESUS+GOD+ living in me,,,you don’t,,simple,,,I’m alive your NOT.
Report Post »SoNick
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:12pm@Christos
Report Post »I just checked my pulse and can confirm that I am very much alive, but I thank for your concern…
American Cherokee
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:30pmRight. Is odd that the picture actually is dressed like an older babyboomer from the 80s. The group that loved the show Whiney Something because it’s selfish verbally abusive tantrum throwing unappreciative meanness was just like some of them. Sure their parents bought them clothes and cars but they had to wait tables at 21, so everyone else had to pay for that horror. And their kids would have to wait because their European wine tasting vacations came first. So their kids raised themselves and some are messed up and they can’t figure out why. If that attire is supposed to be contemporary then that says a lot about the article and lack of awareness or reality. Whether featured Aol or whatever 9/10 Sullivan articles are outright prejudiced anyway.
Report Post »Also the picture potrays Jesus as a victim of international powers which is what they’d like Christians to be. He’s not! If Andrew belives in “the divinity and ressurection” shouldn’t the picture show him with a halo. But of course the article really says Christians should sit and be quiet little Christians. Shouldn’t they be standing and speaking for ALL Who Are Mistreated; And for LOVE and GOODNESS. As Jesus did and tells people to!
Also I’m tired of bigoted comments about beautiful portrayals of Jesus. Where do you think some blue blond people came from. Not just from 2000 years kidnappings for sex trade but some Jews Kurds Arabs have blue or green eyes and blonde or brown hair. Many are fair. Jesus could look any way.
christos
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:00pm@SONICK—Having a pulse is a physical sign of life,having +JESUS+GOD+ in your heart is a sign of being Spiritually Alive,,,the Bible–King James says if you are not Spiritually alive you are dead…Sorry pulse is irrelevant,,,
Report Post »yohannbiimu
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:26pmSullivan uses a straw-man argument when he says “the Republican base is made up of evangelical Protestants who believe that religion must consume and influence every aspect of public life.” That is BS. If he’s basing the discussion on something that is patently false, then he can arrive at any conclusion that he wants. “The Republican base” wants a government based upon the structure explained in our founding documents, and in getting away from a government that is in control over every aspect of our lives. Christians who are a part of that base know the difference between “the kingdom of God,” and what is explained in the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution. Andrew Sullivan needs to be slapped down for this crapola.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:55amThe Liberals/Progressives/Marxists want God out of everything, yet they don’t hesitate to use Jesus when it suits them, most of the time erroneously, but still try to use Him. Hypocrites, all of them. And I am tired of being lumped into this “Christians don’t act very Christian” mentality. Who the heck knows what most Christians act like. You certainly don’t know what I act like or how my faith guides my life.
Report Post »ashestoashes
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:10pmWho has led America? Would it be Hollywood..who tells the people and the children what is acceptable? Illegal drugs..fornication..adultery..murder…homosexuality..drunkeness..reviling (partying), and idolatry..all of which the YHWH says will keep one from entering the kingdom of God..Where are the movie channels featuring the right ways to live..things of the heart..biblical stories and teachings? Many are called..but few are chosen.
Report Post »Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:42pmObama is losing his support from the Catholic Church. 77 million strong in this country. When you consider the red vs blue state traditially, you will see some changes in Nov. Christ comes first…..Nation comes last,
Report Post »Jaycen
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:50pmThank goodness Sullivan is re-defining words for us. I thought Secular meant “non-religious“ or ”of no particular relgious affiliation”. Whew, I’m glad people at Newsweek are doing our thinking for us.
I‘m REALLY glad to know they’ve got a lock on what it means to be “Christian”. Wow, how we‘ve all strayed from Sullivan’s ideal visions of Christendom. You Christians had better get back into line. Try e-mailing Mr. Sullivan for some tips on being better Christians.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:04pmNo, we want God where he belongs, in Church and in your private prayers.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:42pmso you are claiming somehow that speech concerning God or speech to God is no longer considered protected free speech? Is there some fine print in the 1st Amendment that only you and the rest of the liberals / atheists can see? Is there some other fine print in there about protected hearing – that you have a right not to hear certain speech?
Here is a news flash. Prayer anywhere is Constitutionally protected speech. Prayer is talking to God and talking is protected – there is no except for clause no matter how many ways you want to spin it
Report Post »completehorsesense
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:52amJesus Christ did say, fish from the rightside of the boat.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:58amWell, to be fair, the boat was still docked (tied up on the left side… it was in bondage… not much has changed in 2,000 years.
Report Post »TheObamanation
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:36pm@soul … I believe the first time they fished off the right side of the boat … they went out to sea after the crowd surrounded Jesus … and made them a fisher of men … the second time … peter swam back to shore … while Jesus waved to them … after the resurrection … while cooking fish by the fire … The mention of fishing off the right side … and the fire that reminded Peter of when he denied Jesus … caused him to jump into the water and swim to Jesus by faith alone.
Report Post »amerbur
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:52amThats right, turn to the state but stop pretending your God is Jesus. The ruler over the earth is Satan, has been and will contiue to be. The State does not = Jesus fools.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:46amShamelessly transparent, newsweek is hoping christians will buy their magazine (sales are in the dumpster) people are no longer buying it with the picture of the left’s messah (obama) on it so to make a buck they will try another (just long enough to pay for the DNC donations they promised). The kenyan will soon be back on the cover.
Report Post »ijava44
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:56amAndrew Sullivan is the moron who claimed trig was not sarah palins son. Enough said.. the guy is a liar and a media whore for any left wing stupidy, half truths and distortions, worse he writes for newsweek, I give this story zero credebility. It is nothing but the war on religion by the left.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:45amAnyone who would speak or type the words “forget the church” does not know or understand Jesus who: “…loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:25)
They encourage disobedience to Scripture. “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25)
They do not recognize that the church is the personal work of Jesus Christ Himself. “…I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18)
I applaud anyone who cries out for purity among the believers. How we need a return to true transformational faith and holiness! But to lead the Newsweek article with “forget the church” is worse than just careless authorship. It goes against the heart of Christ.
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:50amThe translation that they come up with, “church” is a very wrong translation. It should have been translated The Body. I don’t believe in going to “church” on Sundays. We are to be the Body of Christ. There is no such thing as going to church. It is a man made tradition that has made the word of God of non effect. Organized religion is a business. It is a travesty and a disgrace and abomination to the Lord. I am happy to say that God is in the process of separating the sheep from the goats. Men behind pulpits who do it for a paycheck are most probably at the point where they cannot even repent. They are cut off from God and don’t even know it.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:56amTheo philius, two thumbs up… theo = god and philius = lover? (god lover)… nice touch.
Report Post »usedCZARsalesman
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:13pmJez, are you saying that all preachers that get paid to do it are going to hell? I’m pretty sure the VERY FIRST generation of Christians met together DAILY to sing and pray and worship together…not saying organized religion doesnt have its problems (the Catholic church is the prime example of the lack of Godliness by an org religion), but to label the entirety of it as “ungodly” is a pretty tough charge.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:40pm@ Soul Leister – thanks!
@ usedCZARsalesman – I agree.
@ Jezreel – you wrote: “We are to be the Body of Christ.” May I ask, how you are a “body” when you aren’t connected? The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 1 Corinthians 12:21
You wrote: “I don’t believe in going to “church” on Sundays.” And yet Jesus made it his practice to attend regular worship meetings. “…and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom.” Luke 4:16
Also the early believers began meeting on Sundays to worship – as it marked the day Jesus conquered death. “On the first day of the week we came together to break bread…” Acts 20:7
How can you encourage other believers if you never meet with them? 1 Thess. 5:11
I’m curious about your statements because there are so many direct and indirect scriptures that speak to the importance of building a faith community, an “ecclesia”, a church, a body of believers who are vitally connected. We need each other. And I would submit that there are people who need you, but are missing out because of your isolation.
Report Post »girlnurse
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:07pmYes the liberal athiests would love to “forget the church” wouldnt they?
Report Post »I agree with you..the translation was bad and we (Christians) are the church not a building.
Another amazing fact that makes me a believer. The gates of hell will NOT prevail; against me or my fellow believers. It is impossible to snuff out Christianity. IMPOSSIBLE. Because it is real, it is true, it is spiritual, and divinely inspired. I also believe we need to encourage each other. Took me awhile to get this, but when I go to church, I am not there to get oput of it what I can, I am there to bless others. Here in America we have been spoiled and we haven’t needed much but there will come a day when all heck breaks loose and we “need” each other…..Don’t have to obey the law, just follow Jesus commandments: “Love God with all you heart, mind, and soul, and love your neighbor as yourself”.
SquidVetOhio
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:08pm@JEZREEL
You must have never read the New Testament if you don’t believe in a physical church. Also, Paul said that to the Phillipian church that pastors deserved to be paid but he didn‘t accept it so his motives weren’t questioned but, Paul was an evangelist, not a pastor. “Forsake not the assemblying of yourselves together.“ ”On the first day of the week (Sunday), let eveyone of you lay be them in store…….(church tithing and offerings)” Paul started churches and wrote most of the New Testament to churches. Jesus in Revelations addressed the 7 churches. Biblical neophites should not be telling everyone else what the Bible says.
Report Post »sandy21957
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:45amNewsweek has been scrapping the bottom for a very long time. Andrew Sullivan would be the last troll I would accept religious advice from. This does look like an OWS person. I would envision Christ trying to get the OWS to do like the he told the harlot….get up, go they way, and sin no more. I seriously doubt he would be embracing this nonsense. He cleansed the Temple of cr*ap like those folks. Shame on Newsweek for pandering to those who want to deminish Faith by false embrace.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:44am.
Report Post »I was expecting a picture of Obama…………
whatthecrazy
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:55amGood one
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:56amGood one SPANK
Report Post »I was expecting a pic.of
Charlie Manson at Obo’s left hand
lhills
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:43amIf you can separate your Christianity from the rest of your life, you’re not a Christian. Period.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:01pmThere you go! <
Report Post »ravendoe
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:52pmSo true. You are either with God or you are not.
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”
Report Post »Revalation 3:15-16
00gabooga
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:40amNotice the blurb in the corner, “Will the Supreme Court Betray Us?”
So upholding the Constitution is considered a betrayal now?
Report Post »TheObamanation
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:40amI wonder how a Christian can be liberal … when liberals endorse killing babies in the womb
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:41amIt’s impossible, really.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:06pmThe Obummer Campaign will keep claiming they have gained the WOMEN’S VOTE
so I ask my fellow Catholic females to stand against Obummer’s attack on religious freedom and VOTE HIM OUT!!!!
WHO READS NEWS-SPEAK?
Betrayal by the Supreme Court as a side headline?
Paul Begala is a known progressive moonbat.
Are all these people DELUSIONAL?
OMG 2012!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:56pmSo gays should not go to church?
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:38amChristianity has not been destroyed by anybody. We are all responsible for ourselves whether we make good or bad decisions. The church is the gathering of people having fellowship with the others. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God and died for our sins. We have the freedom to think and do what we want and if it is wrong we are held responsible whether by man or by God.
We can see the hatred in the world and what has happened in the last few years this is not a Christian thing to do but we should all love not hate, follow the ten commandants and peace would do wonders for all.
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:45pms/b ……..Commandments
Report Post »Al J Zira
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:38amGreat! I agree that Christianity has been ruined by ““The Church”. This is just what we need. Let’s all take our lessons in Christianity from Newsweek. After all, they are the guardians of religious beliefs.
Someone posted on here a quote by Ghandi that said: “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.”, That is soo true these days.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:54amthe chistian messiah lied about being buried three days and three nights… crucified the day before the sabbath (the only sabbath back then was saturday), according to John Nicodemus took him off the cross that night… and all four gospels tell us when the WOMEN went to check on him sunday morning (while it was still dark, at the break of dawn, as the sun was rising, very early in the morning AFTER THE SABBATH… SUNDAY MORNING) he was already gone…one day and parts of two nights… not three and three… game set match… then again according to Matthew he was not gone as he was mistaken for the gardener (in disguise) and told Mary to have his posse hook up with him in Gallalee (90 miles to the north of the tomb)… odd that’s not in the other three versions of what happened… read the book and stop carrying it around pretending to have read it… the movie does’t match the book.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:01pmclassic, drapes don’t match the carpet… don’t be fooled… read the book (take notes if it helps) and then throw that bag of lies away.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:01pmclassic, drapes don’t match the carpet… don’t be fooled, again… read the book (take notes if it helps) and then throw that bag of lies away.
Report Post »Soul Leister
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:02pmclassic, drapes don’t match the carpet… don’t be fooled, again… read the book (take notes if it helps) and then throw that bag of lies away.
Report Post »SquidVetOhio
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:23pm@SOUL LEISTER
You’re a dolt. The bible never claim Jesus was crucified on a Friday. That was invented by the Roman church. Jesus was crucified the morning before the passover that started at sundown because the jews wanted his body removed so as to not defile the holy day. Most likely, it was a Wednesday. Wed night to THurs, Thurs to Friday, Friday to Sat, he arose before daylight on Sunday. There’s your 3 days and 3 nights. The Bible names the people who seen Him and said that over 500 other people seen Him after the resurrection so that the people in Corinth could ask them about it! Man, learn something from the actual Bible than spouting nonsense you’ve been told!
Report Post »mandmsgirl
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 4:05pmactually, the passover that year was Thursday, not Friday, it was changed by the catholic church many years ago for convience, mystery solved
Report Post »digitaldisaster
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:37amWow, how appropriate that Newsweek‘s ’Jesus’ would be an Occupy slacker of Irish(?) descent…
Here’s a clue for you morons: Jesus was Jewish
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:36amJESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD have mercy on those who don’t have a clue about YOU. For those of us who do and remain silent, pox on us.
JESUS probably isn’t looking for namby-pamby, brain and soul dead church goers, but for HIS brothers and sisters out laboring in the fields. It’s a travesty to mock my sweet KING JESUS. One of these days, one of these days…… look out world, HE IS COMING back and HE IS GOING to do some damage to those who have led the innocent astray. Count on it.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:36amAwww .. yes .. those Christians might actually organize themselves and threaten the power that be .. we can’t have that. Going to call on Muslims to stop going to the Mosques? .. didn’t think so.
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:32amRidiculous!
Report Post »black9897
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:42amAs much as I love Thomas Jefferson, he’s not exactly a good person to look to on viewing the Bible or Jesus. He didn’t even believe Jesus was the son of God or in the trinity.
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:56amThomas Jefferson is not a person true Christians accept as an authority on faith issues. Newsweek is irrelevant also.
Our Lord Jesus, the Christ is our authority.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:30amThat guy doesn’t even look Jewish, he looks like an Occupy Wall Streeter.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:46amhairy head- the dude looks like a freaking long haired greasy hippy just like you!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 12:32pmSteely, when will you learn that avatars are often not a picture of the actual poster?
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:03pm@STEELHEAD
And he is not a hippie
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 1:13pmCant believe steelhead doesnt recocognize his uncle ted
Report Post »riseandshine
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 2:07pmI think the guy looks a bit like Ron Howard with hair.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 3:51pmI can‘t believe people don’t know uncle Ted either Burnteye.
Report Post »JVicinanzo
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:30amFalse dichotomy.
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on April 2, 2012 at 11:28amI thought this was the issue with the worst dressed list.
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