Posted by
Scribbler on Sunday, November 26, 2006 6:41:27 AM
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time for the annual Christmas look at Jesus by the MSM. Time magazine will have a "Jesus The Man" article and Newsweek, not to be undone, will counter with something like, "Jesus: The Superman." Television will contribute the same slant on the One who many of us consider the true Son of God who came to save us from our sin because we couldn't /can"t do it. Those same "experts" will crawl out of the murky shadows to offer their theories on "Jesus: Myth or Messiah." They will have advanced degrees, prestigious awards, and books to push. They will also share something else: A complete disbelief in who He was and what He was all about. They will all agree that He was a good man full of truth and honesty. That always struck me as kind of funny. He said he came to be the Savior of a lost mankind. If he wasn't that, then he was a liar and full of blasphemy,not honest or truthful. Some will say he was misguided and a naive politician, not really able to play the role of a savvy Messiah. They will attempt to bring Jesus up-to-date: "What does Jesus Have To Say to Modern Man?" There will be a wish by some ( perhaps, on a Bill Moyers special ) to promote a world religion; "Why can't we combine the teachings of Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, Budda, and others into a plan to promote peace and understanding for all of mankind?" This will also be an Oprah line.There will be no mention of the role faith played in the founding or the success of our country. The Christian and Jewish influence on America will not be mentioned. Some will have their doubts confirmed by these "scholars " while others will be intimidated into a shaky disbelief. Then Christmas will pass and they will return to the cozy protection of their leafy campuses, accepting the handshakes of their colleagues, anxious for the day when they return to the spotlight and brief us on "What Really Happened at Easter."