Vincent Vega Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey everyone, I was thinking about this today. What was Christ like, as a person. Of course he was infinitely loving, compassionate, and merciful, but I'm talking about more 'human' traits (and this is all completely speculative, of course, and not intended to be blasphemous or anything of the sort). Do you think Our Lord would have been able to appriciate a joke? I'd like to think that my Saviour could come up with a few one liners, because I'm the jovial type, but I never have heard of him in a lighthearted manner. What do you think? And if this is 'over the line' and/or offensive, please delete it, and I give you my sincerest apologies. Cheers! Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariahLVzJP2 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Good question, I've wondered the same thing. The Passion of the Christ showed that he was a bit playful when he splashed Mother Mary with water from the jug ..so thats pretty much all I have for now...hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nleyetn Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Yeah, I was thinkin of that same example. I really liked how Jesus was portrayed in that scene. Showing that he could have had that same joking relationship people can have with their parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkerlina Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi Mitch, I love this idea and have often wondered about it myself. From the Bible it's hard (for me at least) to get a sense of Jesus's personality. I like to think he had a sense of fun/humor etc but it is hard to picture because we're so used to thinking of him as solemn, removed and all of that. I think pondering this is a good way to become closer to Him. Katie [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1445884' date='Jan 15 2008, 12:03 AM']Hey everyone, I was thinking about this today. What was Christ like, as a person. Of course he was infinitely loving, compassionate, and merciful, but I'm talking about more 'human' traits (and this is all completely speculative, of course, and not intended to be blasphemous or anything of the sort). Do you think Our Lord would have been able to appriciate a joke? I'd like to think that my Saviour could come up with a few one liners, because I'm the jovial type, but I never have heard of him in a lighthearted manner. What do you think? And if this is 'over the line' and/or offensive, please delete it, and I give you my sincerest apologies. Cheers! Mitch[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I think he was magnetic. (Not literally, silly jokers. Though he probably could get metal to stick to himself if he wanted to.) -- I mean it's just that when some people enter a room, or you meet someone, you just really know there is something really dynamic and special about them. John Paul II is a good example of a magnetic person. Wise, holy, but also had his moments of wit. There is a part in the bible where Jesus asks the disciples if they caught any fish yet (knowing full well that they didn't) -- a priest I knew thinks that Jesus was possibly ribbing or teasing them a little during this incident. Which I find pretty funny to think about and certainly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna311 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' post='1445985' date='Jan 15 2008, 07:06 AM']I think he was magnetic. (Not literally, silly jokers. Though he probably could get metal to stick to himself if he wanted to.) -- I mean it's just that when some people enter a room, or you meet someone, you just really know there is something really dynamic and special about them.[/quote] That is always what I think about when I read in the Gospels about Jesus calling the Apostles--all He had to do was say "come, follow me," and they dropped absolutely [i]everything[/i]. Everything about Him must have been so magnetic and compelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catholictothecore Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [img]http://markmoore.terapad.com/resources/3577/assets/images/jesus_laughing.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 When I tried to imagine it, I imagined the people I have met in my life who were the most loving, most authentic and happy. I imagine that he live life to the fullest, probably had a great sense of humor, and had to have engaging personality. I've often pictured Peter as this grizzled old fisherman, and he probably told some salty stories, and I can visualize Jesus laughing until wine came out of his nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Of course he has a sense of humor. How do you explain laughing hyenas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 or my dating life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [quote name='hot stuff' post='1446073' date='Jan 15 2008, 11:05 AM']or my dating life?[/quote] totally true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamity Calamity Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 And I think he was happy most of the time so he probably was always smiling. I bet he was the kind of person who could have a conversation with someone from any social class and on any subject. ie he could talk about the packers game with one guy and go over some of emersons writings with another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [quote name='Spamity Calamity' post='1446083' date='Jan 15 2008, 01:25 PM']And I think he was happy most of the time so he probably was always smiling. I bet he was the kind of person who could have a conversation with someone from any social class and on any subject. ie he could talk about the packers game with one guy and go over some of emersons writings with another[/quote] The Packers weren't established until 1921. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks for the insight, guys. I'm glad that it went over well (the topic). As I continue to ponder it, taking into account what some have said, I agree that considering that He was perfect, he probably is alot like the best people one's ever met, embodying their best qualities, of course. As Tinkerlina has said, I agree that it's really hard to see His playful side from the scriptures...all the more reason to be excited for the world to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 In a recent private conversation I was putting forth the view that the Gospels show that Christ was a master of sarcasm (mostly in dealings with the Pharisees). A lot of it is pretty idiomatic so some of the brilliance and bite is lost in English translation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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