Theology!

Easter celebrates Jesus' supernatural resurrection from the dead, which is one of the chief tenets of the Christian faith. Paul writes that, for those who trust in Jesus's death and resurrection, "death is swallowed up in victory." The First Epistle of Peter declares that God has given believers "a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead". Christian theology holds that, through faith in the working of God, those who follow Jesus are spiritually resurrected with him so that they may walk in a new way of life and receive eternal salvation, and can hope to be physically resurrected to dwell with him in the Kingdom of Heaven.Easter is linked to Passover and the Exodus from Egypt recorded in the Old Testament through the Last Supper, sufferings, and crucifixion of Jesus that preceded the resurrection. According to the three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus gave the Passover meal a new meaning, as in the upper room during the Last Supper he prepared himself and his disciples for his death. He identified the bread and cup of wine as his body, soon to be sacrificed, and his blood, soon to be shed. This is what Catholics celebrate together during the holy mass.

There was a Great Article in the press 23rd November 2024...................The title was..........

Revealed: The 7 most astonishing pieces of evidence that Jesus left behind

I loved reading the following reader's comment

Bexhill, United Kingdom

I'm no philosopher and follow no particular religion, but what fascinates me about the stories around Jesus, is how modern he was.  In a time which could be brutal and narrow in it's perceptions, he apparently befriended low status women, as well as beung friends with hated tax gatherers, told positive stories about reviled sectors of society (the good Samaritan), helped anyone who asked regardless of creed( the centurion and his servant), showed a sense of fun (turning water into wine) and demonstrating a very human bad temper and outbursts of irritation.  There are stories and incidents, especially humble ones that just ring true when you read them. Regardless of the confusion caused by the many legends and rewritings of the New Testament, i believe there WAS a man who was a wonderous storyteller, was utterly charismatic who could present the very best of the human condition and who was someone very very special.  He deserves respect.  How much of his story is confused with other great philosophical and historical figures such as the Buddha or apollonius of Tyrene whose teachings bore many familiarities to his, remains to be seen, but to my mind many of his teachings are as meaningful today as they were back then.