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merrily

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1. To Mr. Dickey. If the Jesus described in the OT never existed, you

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Mon Jul 28, 2014, 05:43 AM

Jul 2014

may as well ask what Tinkerbell would do in Gaza.

If the Jesus described in the Bible existed, or someone close to him, at least as a historical figure, then comparing him to Pope Francis flatters the Pope considerably.

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What Would Jesus Do in Gaza? The Tears of Pope Francis Point the Way [View all] cbayer Jul 2014 OP

To Mr. Dickey. If the Jesus described in the OT never existed, you merrily Jul 2014 #1

Since the early 300's Jesus has gone to war, frequently on both sides of the conflict. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #2

I think humanity will reach a positive turning point when we can answer that question by saying... trotsky Jul 2014 #3

Today is the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. Jim__ Jul 2014 #4

Yes we have or at least relearned it, Man is just a bloodthirsty savage who will use any Leontius Jul 2014 #5

Well nothing like skipping that whole "glass is half empty" outlook and just knocking it over... trotsky Jul 2014 #6

Jesus would say put down your weapons. I join the pope in prayers for peace. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #7

Seriously tho, the RCC is the last place I'd seek advice on what to do in the Holy land Lordquinton Jul 2014 #8