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what would jesus buy for christmas?

freeheeler
freeheeler
I'm being serious here. What would a loving saviour want us to buy each other for christmas?

This is actually the title of a tongue in cheek new documentary about a preacher who rails against our hyper consumerism.

I think Jesus wanted to really shake things up, wanted to change what was then a very corrupt and self centered society.

Hmmm, he healed the sick and fed the hungry. If I could, I'd buy health insurance for my fellow uninsured bps for christmas.

Also, in a world where platapuses and flatulence exist, I'm betting that God has a sense of humor. So, I'd buy whoopie cusions all around. Laughter is joy and joy is one of the greatest gifts we have.
deleted_user
deleted_user
what more could he give?
deleted_user
deleted_user
join all the landmasses - love thy neighbor!
deleted_user
deleted_user
He spoke to me and told me to tell you that you should buy me a real, brand new Lexus. He says that he leaves the type, color, and extras up to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i think Jesus would continue to offer His free gift which is Eternal Life in Heaven..........He's done it the same way for years.
deleted_user
deleted_user
a new pair of sandles?
Shelly4
Shelly4
I dont so much think He sees things in respect to buying but giving. Giving alms to those who need as you mentioned, like the insurance. What a great idea you have. If we only could. The greatest thing we can give one another is love and respect. I think He would like to see us give beyond our means where it is a sacrafice. In sacrafice we respect that which He gave us and we help others. But, I think He would like to see us do this all the time and not just at Christmas. These are just my thoughts. I would never be so presumptuous to say "I know" cuz I dont. Great post and you are a sweetie. Hugs
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Jesus would be so cool if he were among us today. He would drive a fuel efficient station wagon with lots of leftist bumper stickers on it and he would be a vegetarian and wear holy (hahahahahaha) jeans. Jesus is the bomb.
freeheeler
freeheeler
ok, you are right cam and worried. But if he were here with us, if he'd returned, would he shop at walmart, would he be a copious consumer?

The idea of this movie and this question is to get us thinking... Should we buy stuff for other people that they'll never use? I mean, does the world need another George Foreman grill or pet rock? Is buying unnecessary junk for folks a good way to celebrate the birth of a savior?
deleted_user
deleted_user
He would buy us all books, probably the Koran?
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Actually, I need a George Foreman grill. If anyone has one. Cause it gets too cold to grill outside, LOL.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Jesus gave us hope for eternal life. What more can you do for a friend but lay down your life?
freeheeler
freeheeler
Right lindel. Ok then, what do you think he'd have us buy for each other? Should we buy clothes from Costco that were made by chld sweatshop labor in Bangladesh? Should we buy cameras from walmart that were made by polluting factories in china?

I'm just asking...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Free, Jesus never celebrated His birthday or anyone elses. This tradition came up well after His death and look at the materialism in it now. I'm not a person who dosn't enjoy giving but the material world said you have to. Alot of us participate in traditions with out never really knowing the origin of them.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Porn, I think...he told me so.
deleted_user
deleted_user
lou, be nice!!! ;)
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