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| − | '''Jesusism''' is a [[neologism]] meaning a [[spirituality|spiritual]] and [[political philosophy]] committed to observing the teachings of [[Jesus]] | + | '''Jesusism''' is a [[neologism]] meaning a [[spirituality|spiritual]] and [[political philosophy]] committed to observing the teachings of [[Jesus]], but not at the expense of [[empirical|empirical reasoning]]. |
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| + | From the perspective of the Jesusists, [[Christianity]] is an artifice designed to exploit the masses through indoctrination into a framework of [[logical fallacies]]. Example given, the argument for Scriptural authority: the Scriptures are the word of God | ||
| + | because the Scripture itself says so ("All Scripture is God breathed" 2Tim.3:16), yet this was allegedly said by Paul even before Paul's own epistle was considered Scripture. | ||
| − | + | An important etymological distinction between Jesusism and Christianity is that ''Christ''ianity derives its name from Jesus ''Christ'' (the annointed), whereas ''Jesus''ism acknowledges the profound contributions of ''Jesus'' (the man and/or myth) to pursuit such peace and kindness, but does not demand his elevation to supernatural status for his teachings to have meaning. | |
Jesusism is [[iconoclasm|iconoclastic]] in nature, but does not necessarily encourage [[atheism]] or [[agnosticism]]. Instead, it values rational thinking as a source of truth, while allowing for faith-based conclusions as long as they are not prioritized. For example, the [[intelligent design]] theory of [[creationism]] intended to disregard scientific proof of [[evolution]], not just as the origin of life, but as an undeniable biological phenomenon. Jesusism acknowledges that evolution probably explains the origin of life and it may be that God used it as a method for creation. On this point, it is similar to [[Deism]], however a belief in God is not a requisite for Jesusism. Extending pursuit of rational thought to the political arena, followers of the philosophy seek to recognize [[demagogues]] who spread fear to further their ambitions. | Jesusism is [[iconoclasm|iconoclastic]] in nature, but does not necessarily encourage [[atheism]] or [[agnosticism]]. Instead, it values rational thinking as a source of truth, while allowing for faith-based conclusions as long as they are not prioritized. For example, the [[intelligent design]] theory of [[creationism]] intended to disregard scientific proof of [[evolution]], not just as the origin of life, but as an undeniable biological phenomenon. Jesusism acknowledges that evolution probably explains the origin of life and it may be that God used it as a method for creation. On this point, it is similar to [[Deism]], however a belief in God is not a requisite for Jesusism. Extending pursuit of rational thought to the political arena, followers of the philosophy seek to recognize [[demagogues]] who spread fear to further their ambitions. | ||
Revision as of 07:22, 23 July 2009
Jesusism is a neologism meaning a spiritual and political philosophy committed to observing the teachings of Jesus, but not at the expense of empirical reasoning.
From the perspective of the Jesusists, Christianity is an artifice designed to exploit the masses through indoctrination into a framework of logical fallacies. Example given, the argument for Scriptural authority: the Scriptures are the word of God
because the Scripture itself says so ("All Scripture is God breathed" 2Tim.3:16), yet this was allegedly said by Paul even before Paul's own epistle was considered Scripture.
An important etymological distinction between Jesusism and Christianity is that Christianity derives its name from Jesus Christ (the annointed), whereas Jesusism acknowledges the profound contributions of Jesus (the man and/or myth) to pursuit such peace and kindness, but does not demand his elevation to supernatural status for his teachings to have meaning.
Jesusism is iconoclastic in nature, but does not necessarily encourage atheism or agnosticism. Instead, it values rational thinking as a source of truth, while allowing for faith-based conclusions as long as they are not prioritized. For example, the intelligent design theory of creationism intended to disregard scientific proof of evolution, not just as the origin of life, but as an undeniable biological phenomenon. Jesusism acknowledges that evolution probably explains the origin of life and it may be that God used it as a method for creation. On this point, it is similar to Deism, however a belief in God is not a requisite for Jesusism. Extending pursuit of rational thought to the political arena, followers of the philosophy seek to recognize demagogues who spread fear to further their ambitions.
Further Reading
- References the term "Jesusism." (.PDF) Template:Verify credibility
- Article by Thomas Moore from Tikkun, a leftist-progressive Jewish magazine that describes Jesusist philosophy. (.PDF)
- Article from the BBC on Christian Atheism.
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