what if Christ was learned to be a [definite] agent of an alien civilization?

[Xen]

say thanks for trying, they were good teachings I'll still try to follow anyway.

considering you can find those sam precepts elsewhere, why would you want to continue yourself with a "false" religion whos basis is that of extraterrestrial manipulation? Thats more or less the core of what i'm trying to get here- not only what you would do, but why you would do it as well.

 

[Irish Caesar]

If the God of Abraham is the God of other planets as well, then Islam works just fine.

But in that case, so does Christianity.

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

That's what I'm thinking, except that Christianity doesn't just say that Jesus is a prophet, but the son of God sent to redeem us from sin. I don't know how that fits with the hypothetical scenario here.

 

[Evil Tyrant]

H'm, you guys have got a point about Islam, how does Shinto sound? Either way, I am wearing a tin foil hat. So Perfection made a smart business move.

 

[Eran of Arcadia]

Shinto would be good. Or Buddhism. Actually, there are a number of religions that I respect and that I think could be true, but I believe that Jesus is the savior so I am a Christian. Take that away and I would probably find another one.

 

[El_Machinae]

I'd publically convert, just for fear of reprisals, and I would likely seethe on the inside.

 

[blackheart]

Shinto would be good. Or Buddhism. Actually, there are a number of religions that I respect and that I think could be true, but I believe that Jesus is the savior so I am a Christian. Take that away and I would probably find another one.

There IS a sect of Christianity called Zen Christianity that combines Christian with Buddhism.

http://www.spiritbride.com/Zen Christianity/2.html

 

[Elrohir]

What if a cow in Romania farted, and the Earth blew up?

Honestly I think that question is about as intelligent as this one.

 

[Xen]

What if a cow in Romania farted, and the Earth blew up?

Honestly I think that question is about as intelligent as this one.

I dont care

 

[Elrohir]

I dont care

I'm so glad.

 

[Sahkuhnder]

How hard would it really be to convince the people of 2000 years ago that you were a god if you had even today's level of technology available, let alone future tech?

Claiming to be god sounds like a good way to get the local population to cooperate. Perform a few 'miracles', smite a few skeptics and watch the rest fall into line.

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke

 

[Elrohir]

Maybe if there was any real evidence that aliens existed, you'd have a better argument.

 

[Yuri2356]

Maybe if there was any real evidence that aliens existed, you'd have a better argument.

The Scenario assumes that such evidence exists, as per the OP. "What Ifs" are kind of pointless if you don't accept the "If" being discussed...

 

[Irish Caesar]

Maybe if there was any real evidence that aliens existed, you'd have a better argument.

Nobody has ever alleged that the OP is a realistic scenario.

 

[MattJek]

what if Christ was learned to be a [definite] agent of an alien civilization?

I dont care

 

[Bozo Erectus]

An agent like 007? "The name is Christ, Jesus Christ. I prefer my Holy Water shaken, not stirred."

 

[Aramazd]

I would patent the tin-foil hat and sue anyone who made it without giving me massive royalties

 

[Perfection]

I would patent the tin-foil hat and sue anyine who made it without giving me massive royalties

Hey, step off! I already made metallic foil hat reference!

 

[Quasar1011]

what if Christ was learned to be a definite agent of an alien civilization?

What do you mean, what if? The Bible already says that Christ- and Christians- are aliens on this Earth.

Hebrews 11:13 NIV
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.

1 Peter 2:11 NIV
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.

 

[Perfection]

Well, Quasar, I always thought Christians were from another planet...