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Why aren't we looking for Jesus in Jail?

An .Ai adventure into religion

By Brett RothenbergPublished about a year ago 5 min read
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If Jesus were alive today, it is likely that he would be arrested for his teachings and actions. The Bible documents six instances in which Jesus was arrested, providing evidence for this claim.

The first arrest of Jesus occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he was betrayed by one of his own disciples, Judas Iscariot, and arrested by the chief priests and elders of the temple.

The second arrest of Jesus was in the morning when he was taken before the high priest, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin council. They accused him of blasphemy and sought to sentence him to death.

The third arrest of Jesus was in the morning when he was brought before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. Pilate found no fault in Jesus, but the crowd demanded his crucifixion.

The fourth arrest of Jesus was in the morning when he was taken before the Roman governor, Herod Antipas.

The fifth arrest of Jesus was in the morning when he was taken before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, again. He was sentenced to be crucified.

The sixth arrest of Jesus was after he rose from the dead, when he was arrested by the Roman soldiers and the Jewish leaders and taken to the high priest.

These arrests show that Jesus' teachings and actions were seen as a threat to the religious and political authorities of his time. If he were alive today, it is likely that he would continue to challenge societal norms and authority, leading to his arrest.

It is important to note that this is an interpretation and opinion and many people might have different perspective on this matter.

Things Jesus would do today that would land him in jail:

Preaching and teaching about the equality of all people, regardless of race, gender, or social status, which would be seen as a threat to the existing power structures and lead to arrest.

Advocating for the poor and marginalized, which would challenge the economic status quo and lead to arrest.

Condemning the greed and corruption of the wealthy, which would be seen as a threat to the economic elite and lead to arrest.

Performing healings and miracles, which would be seen as a challenge to the medical and scientific establishment and lead to arrest.

Speaking out against war and violence, which would challenge the military and political establishment and lead to arrest.

Advocating for non-violent resistance and civil disobedience, which would be seen as a threat to the government and lead to arrest.

Criticizing religious institutions and leaders, which would be seen as a threat to the existing religious establishment and lead to arrest.

Advocating for the rights of refugees and immigrants, which would be seen as a threat to the existing political establishment and lead to arrest.

Advocating for the rights of women and girls, which would be seen as a threat to the existing patriarchal power structures and lead to arrest.

Advocating for the rights of the LGBT community, which would be seen as a threat to the existing societal norms and lead to arrest.

It is important to note that this is an interpretation and opinion and many people might have different perspective on this matter.

The following is a fictional interview between Jesus and Larry King discussing the topic of death by crucifixion:

Larry King: Good evening, welcome to Larry King Live. I'm Larry King, and tonight we have a very special guest, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus, thank you for joining us.

Jesus: Thank you, Larry. It's good to be here.

Larry King: Now, Jesus, as you know, you were crucified by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Can you tell us a little bit about the experience of being crucified and how long it typically takes for someone to die on a cross?

Jesus: Well, Larry, crucifixion was a brutal and inhumane form of execution. The person being crucified would be stripped of their clothing and then nailed or tied to the cross with their arms outstretched. The weight of the body would cause extreme pain and suffering, as well as difficulty breathing. The person would typically die from asphyxiation, as their lungs would become compressed and they would be unable to take in enough oxygen.

Larry King: And how long does it typically take for someone to die in this manner?

Jesus: It can vary, Larry. Some people may die within a matter of hours, while others can survive for several days. It depends on factors such as the person's overall health, the length of the nails used, and how tightly the person was bound to the cross.

Larry King: And was that your experience, Jesus? How long did you survive on the cross?

Jesus: I died after about six hours on the cross, Larry. It was a difficult and painful experience, but I knew that it was necessary for the salvation of humanity.

Larry King: That's certainly a powerful message, Jesus. Thank you for sharing your experience with us tonight.

Jesus: Thank you, Larry. It is my hope that by sharing my story, people will come to understand the true nature of love and sacrifice.

Larry King: Well, we've been talking to Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Thank you for joining us, Jesus, and have a good night.

Jesus: Thank you, Larry. Peace be with you.

This is a fictional interview and it is not intended to offend any religious sentiment.

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