[TalonDJ]

It is in context and beyond serious dispute.

It was not IN context because you did not GIVE context.

He was talking about people saying things in favor of Christ, not people claiming they were Christian being derogatory. Since that billboard could be taken as being 'against' then the quotation most certainly does not apply. The passage you posted was specific. Just as you claim, it was not metaphoric. It said 'he'. It did not say 'anyone'. You are taking a specific direction about a specific instance and applying it broadly. And you are doing it in the face of other passages that ARE written broadly and contradict the sentiment you are trying to assign that passage. Jesus NEVER watered down his message or was self deprecating to attract followers. He did not seek to joke his way into their friendship or avoid offending those that did not agree.

[DieHard the Hunter]

> Jesus NEVER watered down his message or was self deprecating to attract followers.

How do you respond to this:

"And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God." (Mark 10:18)

To me, that sounds like self-deprecation. If I had time I would find other passages. Recall that Christ was, above all, meek and humble.

> He did not seek to joke his way into their friendship or avoid offending those that did not agree.

See what you think to this: A Lenten Commentary on Humor, Laughter and Frivolity.