Thessalonians and the New Testament

Mark used the theology of paul, it would seem, in constructing his concept of jesus and jesus. Com john takes it further with the concept that jesus is the lamb of god that takes away the sins of the world. That's based on the concept of animal sacrifice to please god. It's not an attractive religion, no matter how much you try to paper over it with love,. On the surface, that's superficial. I was always struck by the fact that god simply didn't blink forgiveness into existence. But somehow he requires blood to be spilled to pay for the sins of human kind. And that sets into motion the meat grinder of the crucifixion