Blasphemy's a funny thing, it's assumed to be objectively definable because it presupposes the offense of a deity whose nature and will can be comprehended, yet it depends entirely on the culture and politics of the time. At one time, merely owning a Bible printed in the King's English was the vilest of offenses. Yet I doubt one could find many modern Christians who would condemn their ability to read their own Bibles as a clear heresy, and submit themselves to the stake forthwith for a proper burning.
I would even go so far as to submit that blasphemy is a part of the natural evolutionary process of any religion, as each generation comes to terms with the outdated assumptions and propaganda of the prior order. What did Jesus mean when he (supposedly) said the Sabbath was meant to serve man, instead of man to serve the Sabbath? I suspect that some people take religion way too seriously and need to lighten up.
It was meant for hypocrites like Pharisees of the day. And to make His point He also said, who if their donkey or oxen has fallen in pits will not pick them up immediately on Sabbath day. It was meant for the people who were using religion as cover for their own agenda and these are the same people who crucified Jesus. Jesus said this not for evolution, it was meant to show the truth.
I doubt anyone following Jesus wants to see him as profane, pot-smoking, alcohol-drinking character. That is how this series portrays him. This does not look evolutionary by any means, it is blasphemy.
dang|11 years ago
Religious flamewars of any kind are off topic here.
rorydh|11 years ago
and secondly, to be honest, I can't wait to watch this.
kar2014|11 years ago
api|11 years ago
krapp|11 years ago
I would even go so far as to submit that blasphemy is a part of the natural evolutionary process of any religion, as each generation comes to terms with the outdated assumptions and propaganda of the prior order. What did Jesus mean when he (supposedly) said the Sabbath was meant to serve man, instead of man to serve the Sabbath? I suspect that some people take religion way too seriously and need to lighten up.
kar2014|11 years ago
kar2014|11 years ago
mahdib|11 years ago