Re: Would Jesus have been a Republican or a Democrat?

On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:41:08 -0500, "Joe S." <anon@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

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>> My personal opinion is that Jesus would have been a Liberal Democrat.
>> Here's why:
>> 1. He spoke up when he saw injustice.
>> 2. Had blue-collar friends, and empathized with their problems.
>> 3. Lived a simple life.
>> 4. Had a laborer's job as a carpentar.
>> 5. Told stories/parables which seem to epitomize the Democrat's ideals
>> of unity, inclusiveness, and compassion.
>> 6. He taught people his lessons in much the same way that a professor
>> would have taught their lessons. Most academics tend to be Democratic.
>>
>> What do you think?
>>
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>No doubt about it. In fact, Jesus was a radical, liberal revolutionary.
>That's why the religious and political powers of his day conspired to kill
>him
>
I think you are right.


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