We know from characters like Joel Olsteen that some people are fully ruthless enough to use the beliefs of their followers to gain power for themselves.

It looks like Jesus might have attempted to do the same, to gain power, wealth and influence. Unfortunately for him, the Romans were having none of it.

He may have existed. Perhaps in the glorified evangelist, snake oil will heal you kind of way. I also believe mental illness existed. So was Jesus and his homies all a part of writer’s imagination, or perhaps it was real and events were exaggerated to set guidelines and manipulate behavior to a specific point of view? Could be. But I could be wrong.

It has been shown he was a historical figure. His true self and his movement has been embellished and greatly exaggerated for political purposes.

He was born a Jew, lived as a Jew and died as one. He never started a new religion.

Jesus was a Buddhist monk who also was a prince, he was crucified by the Romans but didn't die, then ran back to his home in India.

I think he’s a historical figure that was used to create a bs religion.

According to the Bible, Jesus of Nazareth was a teacher. Was he the Messiah? Maybe, and what is messiah really mean? I don't think it means a divine supreme being. Someone of great character, maybe. A leader, maybe; just not an eternal, omniscient, omnipotent being.

A myth...

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Fictional character in a very old book of fiction.

He really hurt me... I'm sure he is the story of him. I imagine hes hurt a lot of people asking why.