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Are you a Christian?

Posted by The Pope on February 13, 2026, 4:17 am

Are you one

NO. I am Jewish.

Posted by DFM on February 15, 2026, 9:48 am, in reply to "Are you a Christian?"

Strangely enough, I agree with ALMOST ALL of Christian morality, but NOT Christian theology. I simply CANNOT accept the idea that a human being was God. It seems to me to be a category error.

From Google on "Category Error".

A category mistake (or error) is
a semantic or ontological error where properties are falsely assigned to an object, person, or concept that cannot logically possess them. Coined by Gilbert Ryle, it involves misplacing a concept into the wrong category, such as asking what "team spirit" looks like after viewing players.
Key Types and Examples of Category Mistakes
Category mistakes often occur when mixing logical, physical, or abstract categories, creating absurd or meaningless statements:

Abstract to Physical Misattribution: Assigning physical properties to abstract concepts (e.g., "The number two is blue," "The Pythagorean theorem weighs five pounds").
Physical to Abstract Misattribution: Assigning non-physical properties to physical objects (e.g., "The rock is wise").
Category Misplacement: Treating a collective entity as an individual entity (e.g., watching a cricket match, seeing the bowling, fielding, and batting, and then asking, "But where is the team spirit?").
Anthropomorphism/Sentience Error: Attributing conscious, human traits to inanimate objects (e.g., "The tree was happy" or "The atom wants a full shell").
Premature/Inaccurate Categorization: Mislabeling a concept, such as treating a "threat" (mental perception) as a physical cause of "extinction" (ecological event).

Common Misconceptions & Context

Literal vs. Figurative: While often used in literature or metaphors ("The poem is pregnant"), a category mistake becomes apparent when interpreted literally.
Logical Impossibility: Unlike simply saying something false (e.g.,
), a category mistake is often viewed as "meaningless" or "truth-valueless" because the assertion cannot exist.
Context: They are used to highlight flaws in reasoning, particularly in philosophy, science, and everyday language.

Re: NO. I am Jewish.

Posted by observer on February 15, 2026, 6:15 pm, in reply to "NO. I am Jewish."

But David, weren’t the Jews expecting a Messiah who was God?

Jews were NOT expecting a Messiah who was God, but a HUMAN DESCENDENT of King David.

Posted by DFM on February 17, 2026, 11:42 am, in reply to "Re: NO. I am Jewish."

The notion of God Incarnate is FOREIGN to Jewish theology.

That is so interesting

Posted by observer on February 17, 2026, 4:04 pm, in reply to "Jews were NOT expecting a Messiah who was God, but a HUMAN DESCENDENT of King David."

How are prophetic verses in Daniel and Isaiah, which suggest the divinity of the Messiah, interpreted?

"Daniel and Isaiah, which suggest the divinity of the Messiah, interpreted?" Which verses?

Posted by DFM on February 18, 2026, 6:34 pm, in reply to "That is so interesting"

Re: "Daniel and Isaiah, which suggest the divinity of the Messiah, interpreted?" Which verses?

Posted by observer on February 18, 2026, 7:05 pm, in reply to ""Daniel and Isaiah, which suggest the divinity of the Messiah, interpreted?" Which verses?"

Isaiah 9:6: Calls the child to be born "Mighty God, Eternal Father".
Daniel 7:13-14: Describes a "Son of Man" riding clouds (a divine prerogative) and receiving worship.
Micah 5:2: Mentions a ruler whose origins are from "ancient days".

Not the Jewish interpretation.

Posted by DFM on February 18, 2026, 7:41 pm, in reply to "Re: "Daniel and Isaiah, which suggest the divinity of the Messiah, interpreted?" Which verses?"

That is so interesting

Posted by observer on February 17, 2026, 4:01 pm, in reply to "Jews were NOT expecting a Messiah who was God, but a HUMAN DESCENDENT of King David."

They do not recognize Jesus as fulfilling that role

Posted by trish on February 16, 2026, 6:41 am, in reply to "Re: NO. I am Jewish."

I understand that, but my question is about David’s viewpoint

Posted by observer on February 16, 2026, 10:25 am, in reply to "They do not recognize Jesus as fulfilling that role"

as a Jew.

Jews were expecting a WARRIOR KING like David.

Posted by DFM on February 18, 2026, 6:37 pm, in reply to "I understand that, but my question is about David’s viewpoint"

They expected the Messiah to overthrow Roman hegemony and establish an independent kingdom.

I’m Gentilish. And can accept God in human form, but only as

Posted by GOG on February 15, 2026, 10:44 am, in reply to "NO. I am Jewish."

a probability. But, all things are possible with God. I bet you refuse to believe a dead Jesus was brought back to life by a technology beyond our ability to comprehend. We are of earth and spirit. Where did spirit originate. Is it a thing, spirit? Why? For what? How so? When? Is spirit eternal in and of itself? I’m waiting for that news flash.

Maybe. But it’s personal.

Posted by GOG on February 13, 2026, 3:41 pm, in reply to "Are you a Christian?"

So, I’m not saying.

It's nice to know that

Posted by Devo on February 14, 2026, 8:30 am, in reply to "Maybe. But it’s personal. "

Very nice

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