Jesus died for your sins

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25. Hi Major Nikon - Thank you for initiating this discussion.

As a theist (Christian/Catholic) I believe in the duality of Jesus - in that he was true god and true human (in all things except sin).

So as to his human nature, I believe that Jesus not only suffered physically from the beatings and crucifixion, but he also suffered with fear and doubt. Therefore, when I think about the story of the crucifixion, what stands out for me is the fact that his love for us was greater than his fear and his doubt (i.e., that his faith was misplaced and there would not be a resurrection). In the end, perhaps his resurrection was not so much a triumph over death, but a triumph over fear and doubt.

For those of us who believe, perhaps this is the lesson we should take from all this - that we should to try to conquer our own fears and doubts, and to strive to put the needs of others before our own comfort and desires. I know in many ways I still fail to do this...but I hope to change so that I don't turn away from those who are truly in need, just because it is inconvenient or difficult for me to do so.

Anyway, those are just my thoughts on this.

Thank you again for posting/sharing!

Wishing you well and peace

Tim