Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Do Fundamentalists (actually) Follow Jesus?
Mar 12, 2024
Delving into the alignment of fundamentalist beliefs with Jesus' teachings, exploring the revolutionary ethical teachings of Jesus, universal commandment of love, and the discrepancies between fundamentalist beliefs and Jesus' teachings. Discussion on promoting love in Christianity, frustration towards lack of research in writing, and the importance of personally studying Jesus' teachings.
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- Fundamentalists prioritize conversion over Jesus' core message of love and selflessness.
- Scholars overlook research on memory, impacting the accuracy of interpretations.
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Fundamentalist Ethics and Jesus' Teachings
Fundamentalists claim to follow Jesus, but their ethical agenda doesn't align with his teachings. While they emphasize doctrines and social issues, Jesus focused on selflessness, loving others, and preparing for God's kingdom. Fundamentalists prioritize converting others and overlook Jesus' core message of love and selflessness.
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