[E-rundbrief] Info 1815 - Jesus Was Born in a Police State

[Matthias Reichl]

E-Rundbrief Info 1815 - John W. Whitehead/ The Rutherford Institute 
(USA): Jesus Was Born in a Police State.

Bad Ischl, 26.12.2018

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Jesus Was Born in a Police State

By John W. Whitehead

December 18, 2017

(Extract)

     “Jesus is too much for us. The church’s later treatment of the 
gospels is one long effort to rescue Jesus from ‘extremism.’” — author 
Gary Wills, What Jesus Meant

December 23, 2018 "Information Clearing House" -    The Christmas 
narrative of a baby born in a manger is a familiar one.

The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a 
census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary traveled to the 
little town of Bethlehem so that they could be counted. There being no 
room for the couple at any of the inns, they stayed in a stable, where 
Mary gave birth to a baby boy, Jesus.

Unfortunately, Jesus was born into a police state not unlike the 
growing menace of the (US-)American police state. When he grew up, he 
had powerful, profound things to say—things that would change how we 
view people, alter government policies and change the world. “Blessed 
are the merciful,” “Blessed are the peacemakers,” and “Love your 
enemies” are just a few examples of his most profound and 
revolutionary teachings.

When confronted by those in authority, Jesus did not shy away from 
speaking truth to power. Indeed, his teachings undermined the 
political and religious establishment of his day. It cost him his 
life. He was eventually crucified as a warning to others not to 
challenge the powers-that-be...

(Full text: http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50828.htm ,

The Rutherford Institute, 
https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/john_whiteheads_commentary/jesus_was_born_in_a_police_state)

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