Does it matter what Jesus looked like?

Cmass · Post by **Cmass** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:40 am

I did a bit of research this evening concerning what Jesus might have looked like if he had existed as a historical figure and it got me to thinking a bit about the depiction of Jesus and the whole scene back then. There is some recent work that has been done in this area that concludes a rather homely savior:
* A bit over 5' tall, 110lbs, very dark sun dried skin, short & dark wiry hair. All in all, a small, scrappy, gnarly dude. I don't want to debate the science that went into reconstructing Jesus. It was extensive and has not been the basis of great challenge by most Christians.
But ultimately, it should not matter should it? It should only be a matter of curiosity but not really make any difference in our faith.....right? Why then do we - especially in the West - make Jesus in our own image?

The Jesus TV channels do this to the extreme. Last Xmas I watched the story of Joseph & Mary on the local Jesus channel and was happily appalled that Mary looked to be about 5' 10", long, slender shaven legs, long blond hair, clean, pearly white teeth, a perfect figure, high cheek bones and beautiful sparkling blue eyes. She was absolutely hot and no amount of sack-cloth garments could hide it. Same with Joseph (Of Malibu?).
But why? Why not make them more realistic? I have yet to see ONE Chrisitian-made film where the main characters have rotten teeth, scraggly hair, flies buzzing around their unclean backsides. And they all speak proper Elizabeathen English - even though rarely quoting the bible (only words from the bible; what a horrible screenplay that would be!) with American accents and communicate with typical modern gestures and expressions.
Why?

Cmass · Post by **Cmass** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:52 am

I just awarded 25 tokens to Wizanda - the most I have ever given away! Partly because, by the looks of it, he just may actually be Jesus and I want to cover my bases. But also because he appears to be writing in tongues and has me absolutely flummoxed.

Keep 'em coming Wizandra! (wink, wink, nod, nod...Jesus)

Cathar1950 · Post by **Cathar1950** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:55 am

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wizanda · Post by **wizanda** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:13 am

Ok can I back up the whole African nation now with what Eshu did if we get the name write....

You see Yeshua is a form of Eshu....I will quote it shortened and to the point...of the prophecy contained in many African cultures on the point of him darker skin....

You see Eshu told people what he would do is set a test to trick the nations and have on a funny colour hat, one side was black and one red or in some white as the story has been passed down.... (We could have yellow, green, red and black with the final white as written in other places if you check the causes of these.)
The hat you see though Eshu came to speak many of the people saw the hat and presumed him this colour or that and so fooling the nations...

Now if we look that straight after an Indian prophet emerges after Israel runs off there after the abomination of desolation...wonder whose child that was...funny how they ban the Da Vinci code in them parts...

Now this little list becomes a very large one of a said poetic prophet returning or being born in each culture and colour...the best he quotes this mustard seed in each books...Upanishad, Gita, Quran, bible...even the Tao Te Ching cross references why the wood cutter or carpenter as written would also be the judge of the nations...

So ask you’re self as I have when I found this prophecy concerning Yeshua being black to begin and indeed testing the nations as let look at them colours and horse men...

The green is the eating of meat that is condemned by the bible yet in the name of said Jesus half of our nations were force fed to eat meat....

Then red skins is clear even to this day as we have foot ball team named after them and in the name of Jesus they took the land and then murdered so indeed the land is full of blood....

The black nations where it is know Abrahams tribe came from and Yeshua along with this process and what has happened on returning with this name Jesus they murder and sell all the wealth of this nation in the name of Jesus again unbalance scales are called and quite clear again.

The last horse is white and white does usually signify peace…yet many don’t see it this way as the Armageddon syndrome got everyone shame it isn’t translated correctly…as its true meaning is this Armageddon is a Hebrew word to begin Megiddo. now Megiddo is a place…yet in all place names through out the Bible that signifies also a figurative speech so if we check what Megiddo means “those who shout out” as we find people doing across the net and in their life’s.
“we will speak on lightening across the world”

Those who stand by on the other hand and watch all the destruction going on prove them self’s time and again, and stated near by each will be judged by their works…why I have spent so long opening all these books, yet to find this the mustard tree didn’t need a book in which to grow to begin with it was taught and knew how to grow so indeed the light was there.
If we stopped looking at the hat and understand where the speaking came from to begin with.

Cmass · Post by **Cmass** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:37 am

The green is the eating of meat that is condemned by the bible yet in the name of said Jesus half of our nations were force fed to eat meat....

Whoa!
I have a problem with insomnia and just took a full dose of Ambien....as I nod off into a hypnotic dream state I think I am beginning to understand this:

As well as this:

Then red skins is clear even to this day as we have foot ball team named after them and in the name of Jesus they took the land and then murdered so indeed the land is full of blood....

Cathar1950 · Post by **Cathar1950** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 1:40 pm

The only part I have understood was the first ladies of football.
I think I need to find some good stuff to smoke.

Cathar1950 · Post by **Cathar1950** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:48 am

I think baby Jesus looked like the baby only darker.

Me singing baby to sleep.

Lets see if this works Cmass.

Cathar1950 · Post by **Cathar1950** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:58 am

Me 40 pounds lighter and 10 years younger.
Ladies I am available.

Cmass · Post by **Cmass** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:17 am

Now we have TWO people who look like Jesus to contend with!
Wizandra has a classical 60s hippie Jesus vibe while Cathar (with baby) has a definite Burl Ives meets Santa Claus Jesus vibe.
Be careful of photos of atheists cradling babies - it ruins the whole image of the dark, brooding atheist with his chemistry set.

Cmass · Post by **Cmass** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:42 am

I found Jesus!:

FiredUp4jesus · Post by **FiredUp4jesus** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:22 pm

Cmass wrote:Now we have TWO people who look like Jesus to contend with!
Wizandra has a classical 60s hippie Jesus vibe while Cathar (with baby) has a definite Burl Ives meets Santa Claus Jesus vibe.
Be careful of photos of atheists cradling babies - it ruins the whole image of the dark, brooding atheist with his chemistry set.

This whole thing is so hilarious! Thank you Cmass for pointing out how ridiculous the common portraits of Jesus are. However, there is one thing that you have failed to notice. Good looking people are better actors! That's the real reason they get all the choice parts in the movies! Ugly people just don't make it in the acting business so the only people left to play Jesus are good looking.