t-shirt theology

While I realize this isn't the point, could yo...

2010-06-08T18:09:31.806+01:00

While I realize this isn't the point, could you tell me where I could buy that tshirt?

chris@firebugwebdesign.com

Great post

2009-08-28T08:34:27.651+01:00

Great post

Pauline tried to comment, but couldn't so mess...

2009-08-11T15:05:31.635+01:00

Pauline tried to comment, but couldn't so messaged me instead - here's her comment.

Hi, Jon,

I tried to post a comment- but I can't seem to get the hang of these accounts Google account .etc.. I tried to set one up- and all I got was a Google Chrome icon on my desktop, but still can't post comments!!!!
Anyway- this is what I said-

"Quote- "When I read those stories and try to imagine airbrushed, blue-eyed Jesus having that done to him it doesn’t really add up. There’s something deeper going on, as if Jesus takes that intimate – and slightly disturbing – action and transforms it into something beautiful."

I agree with this! I don't know if this anything I say is a valid comment, as, apart from going to Bible Study and helping a theological student structure his assignments, I have no qualification in theology.

People would not have been drawn to a slightly autistic spooky Jesus. I feel that Jesus in his human form would represent all that is positive in normal human emotion.(Note I say FEEL- I can't prove or argue from a theological standpoint.)

He got angry- but it was valid anger. He didn't convey the message, "anger is BAD." He showed that anger is valid on behalf of others, whether they had been judged by the hypocritical, or set up stalls in the temple to do their dodgy deals in God's House. Not only that, as we learned at Bible study- the outer courts where the traders had set up stalls were the only place where the gentiles could go, at that point, to worship. Jesus was also angry that the "den of thieves" had defiled the only place permitted for these people to meet with God.

He was accused of being a drunkard and a glutton because he enjoyed relaxing with friends. I can picture him smiling and relaxing and enjoying being with friends. He showed the value of just "being" and saw listening and conversation as a "gift" as much as "doing". He challenged the po-faced assumption that you have to be grim faced and rushing round like Martha all the time, to avoid being labelled as "lazy"!

I can picture Jesus with twinkling BROWN eyes, and dark Jewish looks, having a line in gentle humour. As you so rightly say, he was and IS concerned about the ordinary, worrying things that concern people- tax returns..etc... He can't have floated through his earthly life, unblinkingly detached from the concerns of ordinary people.

It wasn't only by his sacrifice on the cross that he redeemed us. As you so rightly point out, he changes things that seem "wrong" and embarrassing to those whose hearts are set in the stone of hrash, judgemental religion, and makes them into something beautiful. Therefore, I see a redemptive process going on throughout Jesus life on earth.

It is a far cry from the portrayls in the films.

Pauline

Another great post. I definately agree with 'c...

2009-07-17T10:14:49.918+01:00

Another great post. I definately agree with 'character matters more than the faith someone claims to represent'. There are many 'christians' I wouldn't pay a moments attention to, and many 'non-christians' who have encouraged/blessed me so much.

Oh - the credit goes to Rascal Flatts (you need to...

2009-06-16T17:41:06.576+01:00

Oh - the credit goes to Rascal Flatts (you need to have seen the Hannah Montana movie to appreciate this...)

Suggestion for t-shirt 4: 'I wanna still be ru...

2009-06-16T17:40:11.988+01:00

Suggestion for t-shirt 4: 'I wanna still be running when the sand runs out'

I know that there is nakedness on different levels...

2009-06-10T11:45:06.268+01:00

I know that there is nakedness on different levels, spiritual/physical as you say. Adam and Eve had no problem being naked but then they didn't know what nudity was. If they hadn't broken the rules and eaten the mango/kiwi/banana would we all be naked now and not ashamed of it? Would it be a naturel thing and clothing simply for warmth?

To be quite honest, having seen various body parts bulging out of clothing everytime the sun shines, Eve should have eaten the whole thing not just a bite!

A great post, seriously. Quite thought provoking.

2009-06-09T21:05:22.169+01:00

A great post, seriously. Quite thought provoking.

This is an amazing site Jon, such a great idea. Yo...

2009-06-04T05:19:48.294+01:00

This is an amazing site Jon, such a great idea. You should really think about making a book from the ideas.

Very cool, Jon! Love the style of this blog, and t...

2009-06-03T12:48:00.923+01:00

Very cool, Jon! Love the style of this blog, and the whole idea really. Will look forward to more... :)

Loving the site so far. It's a great idea and ...

2009-06-03T10:01:26.297+01:00

Loving the site so far. It's a great idea and I look forward to reading what your thoughts are on more t-shirts - can people suggest t-shirts?