Hindu woman claims to be Jesus

Forty-Two · 24th May 2006, 06:08 PM

Thirty-five year old Hindu woman claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.

Here's an interesting convergence of opposing religious beliefs.

Nex · 24th May 2006, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Forty-Two

...interesting convergence of opposing religious beliefs.

Quite. The birthday message from god is a new one, isn't it? Can't say I've heard that before.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give her a 6.8. I've seen more thought-provoking claims, and definitely more exciting ones, and even one or two that have really made me wonder, but she's at least got a little creativity going for her.

Dicon · 24th May 2006, 08:05 PM

She should put herself on eBay! I mean, if someone will pay $25,000 for a grilled cheese sandwich, think what they'd pay for the real deal.

andyandy · 26th May 2006, 03:19 AM

she can't be jesus.....i am

UndercoverElephant · 26th May 2006, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by Forty-Two

Thirty-five year old Hindu woman claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.

Given the basic claims of Hinduism, this is not remotely surprising. I suspect the reaction from many other Hindu's will be: "Are you? Good for you!"

Forty-Two · 26th May 2006, 09:13 AM

I just think it's interesting when you have two different religions go head to head like that.

Hindu: Jesus was a well-respected man in our faith, people can be reincarnated, and I am a reincarnation of Jesus.

Christian: You can't be! There is no reincarnation, and even if there were, Jesus is our Savior and therefore off-limits to you.

Hindu: But look! I've had stigmata and all these divine signs assuring me that I am Jesus!

Christians: We only believe divine signs when they're found by our followers and don't challenge our dogma. Oh, look! This bagel looks just like Jesus!

I know I'm putting words in their mouths, but there's something about some Christians' ability to selectively accept outrageous claims (The Virgin Mary statue is crying!) and reject others (God's written a blessing on her arm? But she's a heathen!)

I fear somewhat for her mental health, but a lot depends on how this experience affects her. If believing she's Jesus has led her to be a kinder person, then it's no more harmful than any other religious belief. If believing she's Jesus has led her to do "miracles" for money, it's no less harmful than any other religious belief.

brodski · 26th May 2006, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by andyandy

she can't be jesus.....i am

no, I'm Jesus, and so is my wife.

Meffy · 26th May 2006, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by andyandy

she can't be jesus.....i am

andyandy -- the mashiach so nice they named you twice!

Zbu · 26th May 2006, 05:00 PM

Sorry, but I'm the real Jesus has I have long brown hair and am incredibly pompous. In your face!

24th May 2006, 06:08 PM	#1
Forty-Two The Answer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Carpinteria, CA Posts: 912	Hindu woman claims to be Jesus Thirty-five year old Hindu woman claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Here's an interesting convergence of opposing religious beliefs.

24th May 2006, 07:43 PM	#2
Nex Forum Turnip Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SC upstate Posts: 1,666	Originally Posted by Forty-Two ...interesting convergence of opposing religious beliefs. Quite. The birthday message from god is a new one, isn't it? Can't say I've heard that before. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give her a 6.8. I've seen more thought-provoking claims, and definitely more exciting ones, and even one or two that have really made me wonder, but she's at least got a little creativity going for her.
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26th May 2006, 03:19 AM	#4
andyandy anthropomorphic ape Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: up a tree Posts: 8,192	she can't be jesus.....i am
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26th May 2006, 05:24 AM	#5
UndercoverElephant Pachyderm of a Thousand Faces Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 9,060	Originally Posted by Forty-Two Thirty-five year old Hindu woman claims to be the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Given the basic claims of Hinduism, this is not remotely surprising. I suspect the reaction from many other Hindu's will be: "Are you? Good for you!"
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26th May 2006, 09:15 AM	#7
brodski Tea-Time toad Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 15,080	Originally Posted by andyandy she can't be jesus.....i am no, I'm Jesus, and so is my wife.
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24th May 2006, 08:05 PM	#3
Dicon is not a radish Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grumpy in Seattle Posts: 2,969	She should put herself on eBay! I mean, if someone will pay $25,000 for a grilled cheese sandwich, think what they'd pay for the real deal.

26th May 2006, 09:13 AM	#6
Forty-Two The Answer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Carpinteria, CA Posts: 912	I just think it's interesting when you have two different religions go head to head like that. Hindu: Jesus was a well-respected man in our faith, people can be reincarnated, and I am a reincarnation of Jesus. Christian: You can't be! There is no reincarnation, and even if there were, Jesus is our Savior and therefore off-limits to you. Hindu: But look! I've had stigmata and all these divine signs assuring me that I am Jesus! Christians: We only believe divine signs when they're found by our followers and don't challenge our dogma. Oh, look! This bagel looks just like Jesus! I know I'm putting words in their mouths, but there's something about some Christians' ability to selectively accept outrageous claims (The Virgin Mary statue is crying!) and reject others (God's written a blessing on her arm? But she's a heathen!) I fear somewhat for her mental health, but a lot depends on how this experience affects her. If believing she's Jesus has led her to be a kinder person, then it's no more harmful than any other religious belief. If believing she's Jesus has led her to do "miracles" for money, it's no less harmful than any other religious belief.

26th May 2006, 10:51 AM	#8
Meffy Anthropomorphic Skunk Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Unincorporated Territory of Croatan Posts: 4,232	Originally Posted by andyandy she can't be jesus.....i am andyandy -- the mashiach so nice they named you twice!

26th May 2006, 05:00 PM	#9
Zbu Critical Thinker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 466	Sorry, but I'm the real Jesus has I have long brown hair and am incredibly pompous. In your face!