Don’t Bow To God’s Bullies
Rev. Jim Rigby, posted to AlterNet
If you want to know why Americans are so frightened and why we attack anything that challenges our dominance over others, read the Bible.
Excerpt:
To picture God in terms of power is also one of the great bait-and-switch gimmicks of all time. People within the power hierarchy proclaim that God is the ultimate authority, and then appoint themselves as God’s interpreters and enforcers. They are God’s humble bullies. It has been one of the most successful con games of all time.
The real Jesus was born illegitimately. He called himself “the human one.” Just like Buddha, his authority came from truth, not power. He taught whoever has love has God. He said those who work for the common good are his church.
The real Jesus was an anarchist. He spent his life refusing to claim power over anyone. He said that God is understood in terms of love not power. We add nothing to the majesty of “the human one” by adding a throne or a crown. If he did not want to rule over others in life, why should he want it in death? That is why Jesus is called “lamb of God”; he spoke not as the king of the universe, but from its heart.
You really need to read this article, no matter what your faith. This is an important message. As I have said before, Jesus would not recognize what has been made of his teachings.
The Rev. Jim Rigby is pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Tx. He can be reached at jrigby0000@aol.com.
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