Quotes With Meaning
But Jesus makes his appearance here only as a corpse; the living man, the wine-guzzling vagrant and precocious socialist, is never once mentioned, nor anything he ever had to say. Christ crucified rules, and it may be that the true business of modern Christianity is to crucify him again and again so that he can never get a word out of his mouth.
But Jesus makes his appearance here only as a corpse; the living man, the wine-guzzling vagrant and precocious socialist, is never once mentioned, nor anything he ever had to say. Christ crucified rules, and it may be that the true business of modern Christianity is to crucify him again and again so that he can never get a word out of his mouth.
This quote critiques how modern Christianity often focuses on the death of Jesus rather than his life and teachings. Ehrenreich suggests that the image of Christ as a crucified figure overshadows the vibrant, rebellious man who advocated for social change and freedom. By continually emphasizing his suffering, the church may prevent his messages of growth and liberation from being heard. The living Christ, who challenged societal norms and inspired action, is effectively silenced in favor of a narrative centered on sacrifice. This dynamic raises important questions about how religion is practiced today and what messages are prioritized. In essence, it challenges us to consider whether we are allowing the essence of Christ's teachings to be overshadowed by the tradition of his death. The takeaway is that true understanding of spirituality involves embracing the life and lessons of Jesus, not just his martyrdom.