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History Sees a Man

The cross is a symbol
of abject suffering
and base brutality,
lacking humanity.

Jesus nailed to the cross,
is a vile depiction of
cruelty and torture
causing anguish and death.

I find it curious
that Christens would select
such a gruesome image
to symbolize God's love.
 
How many innocent
souls have died on the cross
in the name of Jesus,
by so-called popes and priests?

A crucified figure
hanging in agony,
in no way represents
a caring, loving God.

Through His own testament,
Jesus was born a Jew,
and He prayed to Yahweh,
His one and only God.

Although a great healer
and a Jewish Rabbi,
history sees a man
and sadly, so do I.


(Quatrain)


11/4/2017

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Line Gauthier March 17, 2018 at 1:58 PM Curious indeed, Emile. Emile Pinet March 17, 2018 at 5:25 PM Thanks so much Line, I truly appreciate your comments and support my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton November 4, 2017 at 8:14 PM You are right Emile, he was Monotheistic as a Jew, Not til 300 years later the doctrine of the trinity was affirmed by Constantine. No where in the Bible does it use the word trinity, it is of pagan origin look it up in the Catholic encyclopedia, while there look up the origins of the cross, Christmas etc it's all there! However we disagree, I believe he was God's son our saviour, but worship only goes to Yahweh (hebrew) the father, Jehovah(English) Thanks for this interesting post! Emile Pinet November 5, 2017 at 6:10 PM Thanks John, as always your comments are most welcome my friend, Emile.

Sunlite Wanter November 4, 2017 at 6:54 PM At his baptism, God's voice according to the bible, said "This is my beloved son..." Emile Pinet November 4, 2017 at 8:08 PM Thanks Sunlite, your comments are always welcome my friend, Emile. Sunlite Wanter November 4, 2017 at 6:56 PM As far as the cross, it reminds us how far he went to forgive us.

Eileen Manassian November 4, 2017 at 3:11 PM This is a though provoking write, Emile. Yes, the cross was a symbol of shame, and perhaps Christians do place too much importance on it as a symbol. However, I believe that Jesus was so much more than just a man. That changes the meaning of the cross for me. There are Messianic Jews, Jews who accept Him as the Anointed one. For me, someone who knew of his impending death and was willing to go through with it is someone who deserves to be loved. Emile Pinet November 4, 2017 at 4:36 PM Thanks Eileen, yes I whole heartedly agree he deserves our love... but does he deserve our worship? Your comments are must appreciated my friend, Emile.