What effect do you think that the Gospel of Judas will have on the Catholic religion?
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The "gospel of Judas" is an oxymoron. Gospel means "good news". What is so great about the man who was possessed by Satan, betrayed Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver, then hung himself when it was all over????
343780
As Judas leads the procession up the Mount of Olives, he feels sure he knows where to find Jesus. During the past week, as Jesus and the apostles traveled back and forth between Bethany and Jerusalem, they often stopped in the garden of Gethsemane to rest and to converse. But, now, with Jesus possibly concealed in the darkness beneath the olive trees, how will the soldiers identify him? They may never have seen him before. Judas provides a sign, saying: “Whoever it is I kiss, this is he; take him into custody and lead him away safely.”\n\nJudas leads the great crowd into the garden, sees Jesus with his apostles, and goes straight up to him. “Good day, Rabbi!” he says and kisses him very tenderly.\n\nHe led a great crowd, including Roman soldiers and a military commander. The mob had clubs and swords as well as torches and lamps, which they would need if clouds covered the full moon or if Jesus was in the shadows. The Romans probably would not recognize Jesus, so, according to a prearranged sign, Judas greeted Christ and in an act of hypocrisy “kissed him very tenderly,” thus identifying him.
792960
There will be Catholics that will NOT be saved and there will be other Religions that will NOT be saved. The Catholic Religion offers the entirety of Salvation though. Other Religions have part of the truth. It all boils down to judgement by Jesus. What did you know and when did you know it and did you ever refuse knowing it and what did you do with it once you knew it?
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No, it does not change Christianity at all. \nIn fact, it re-affirms the message of the Gospel.\nAll men are sinners; \nJesus died for the sins of all; \nforgiveness is available to all who believe.\n\nPraying for Ted and his family....
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"The Gospel of Judas, however, gives a very different account. \n\nThe text begins by announcing that it is the "secret account of the revelation that Jesus spoke in conversation with Judas Iscariot during a week, three days before he celebrated Passover." \n\nIt goes on to describe Judas as Jesus' closest friend, someone who understands Christ's true message and is singled out for special status among Jesus' disciples. \n\nIn the key passage Jesus tells Judas, "'you will exceed all of them. For you will sacrifice the man that clothes me.'" \n\nKasser, the translation-project leader, offers an interpretation: "Jesus says it is necessary for someone to free him finally from his human body, and he prefers that this liberation be done by a friend rather than by an enemy. \n\n"So he asks Judas, who is his friend, to sell him out, to betray him. It's treason to the general public, but between Jesus and Judas it's not treachery." \n\n-------\nhttp://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/04/0406_060406_judas_2.html\n\nread it , its very interesting. Judas did love Jesus, but most accounts see him as opposite. He was not a traitor as we see in plain eyes, but the carrier of what Jesus knew had to happen in order to die for us. The kiss yes its a symbol, saying goodby and leading the executors to fullfill prophecy. Christ redemption of our sins.
159900
Well, I see it like this: God's will was already established both the good and the bad. But we are floating around with a choice to become either Judas Iscariot or Peter. Both were choosen to be Apostles, both sinned against God, however, only one of them chose to repent with godly sorrow and not just because he got caught like Judas did. People always say, was Judas predestined to go to hell? No, I don't think so, I believe God's will is predestined not the people that will choose themselves what part they want to play. So, predestination for those who don't want to receive Jesus because they think it will just fall on them are wrong. Proof of what I just said can be found in Deut 28, where he set before us both blessings and cursings, see the plan is set, but what part of the plan you'll be in is entirely up to you,thus, your freedom to choose! God bless you girl!
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I think it's the mark of the beast,and if it is,it will happen,and we won't be able to stop it.It tells about it in the Bible.True Christians won't accept it,and a lot will be killed for not taking it.
1158827
No, Judas was set up to make it appear that he betrayed Jesus. He was framed.
440978
If the Gospel of Judas was a proper Gospel then it would still not corrabote - as Jesus WAS crucified - but the difference was that Judas is made out to be the hero - as it frees Jesus' spirit from his body - which apparently was the mission.\n\nHowever, this just is not consistent with the fact that Jesus healed people - if the purpose is to free spirits from the flesh then while heal the flesh (and He still does today - see my question on miracles).\n\nBut given that it was written by the Gnostics 200 years later then no.  But it does provide an interesting insight into the Gnostics beliefs.
468223
Some historians and scriptural experts suggest that Judas knew Jesus had to be betrayed and then put his own neck in the noose for the rest of the world.   He is such a hated person, and yet it is because of him that one of the largest religions in the world has taken power.  In my opinion, Christians should revere his name, not scorn it.  If you want more info, go to a library and check out a copy of the Gnostic Gospels (also called the Nag Hammadi), or more specifically the Gospel of Judas.
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Yeah it sucks to be Judas.  To me it is an interesting question.  If he hadn't betrayed Jesus His salvation plan might not have taken place (at least the way it had been prophesied), but I think Judas' role is given too much credit.  Jesus had spoke before thousands of people and was well-known to most of Roman Palestine.  He had a large following and his entrance to the city a week earlier was celebrated.  But all Judas really did was tell the Jewish leaders where Jesus would be, then identify Him with a kiss.  I am sure that they could have found Jesus on their own had Judas decided not to betray Jesus.  His kiss may have been because it was dark in the garden.  \n\nAlso, Judas did not make Jesus die on the cross.  I doubt if Judas originally realized what would happen when he gave up Jesus.  When He did He killed himself.  It was prophecied that Jesus would be betrayed, so that asks the question... did God make Judas betray Jesus in order to fulfill prophesy or did God simply know Judas would make that decision himself.  If Judas is burning in Hell because God made him betray Jesus that would seem horribly unfair to me.  \n\nBut hours before the betrayal, Jesus called Judas out and told him that he would betray Him that night.  Judas went and did it anyway which makes me think he did it of his own free-will.  He betrayed his friend (and leader) for 30 pieces of silver (which was not a fortune).  Christians blame Judas because of his character.  The crucifixion coud have occurred without his betrayal, but the way he betrayed Jesus makes him a despised figure.
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If ppl believe other Gospels....they should also take Gospel of Judas into consideration...
875681
I've read the Gospel of Barnabus, it is very similar to the ones in the new testament, it was ommitted by the Vatican because it spoke of prophecies conserning the coming of a final Prophet after Jesus.
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I think it has no effect on it.  Considering that putting up a tree, decorating and exchanging gifts are completely unbiblical and the pagan part of this pagan rooted holiday- to me it seems more appropriate that nonbelievers celebrate it than believers.  \nChristmas is a dressed up and renamed pagan feast that still retains much of its original pagan tradition.  The addition of "Jesus in the manger" is a nice touch but the fact is Jesus is not in the manger, and while it is good to remember this Biblical account- it does not end there and pick back up at Easter where he is on the cross. He is now risen and reigning at the right hand of the Father.\nBecause Christmas and Easter are pagan rooted man made tradition and not God instituted, they do not give a perfect, complete and nonconfusing picture of who Jesus really is.  Christians should be looking to the feasts that God instituted-  we have been decieved into believing that these are Jewish feasts that are no longer valid, the fact is Jesus celebrated them and they are altogether a perfect picture, giving clear and beautiful understanding of who our Messiah is and our relationship with Him.\nWhy would God invalidate the perfect feasts, the wonderful celebrations He instituted for His people in exchange for pagan, imperfect ritual that when it comes down to it is nothing more than strange fire?\nAt this point in our culture Christmas is one of two things,  a tradition so ingrained that one cannot let go even though the stress of outdoing the other or last year to get the best gift for everyone and live the rest of the year in debt dreading next Christmas, or a time to celebrate friends and family, a time to relax from the hustle and bustle of the year, reflect on the blessings and slow down to celebrate family-  if the nonbelievers (and believers alike)  are celebrating the way of celebrating family, more power to them - from what I observed the nonbelievers know more about the origin of Christmas and what the traditions really mean than the believers do and that if nothing else should be humbling and convicting to the heart of the believer!
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Thinking of the Bill Hicks stand up, that the last thing Jesus would want to see would be a cross... when they start wearing fishes then I'll come back :o)\nGotta be Buddy Christ... \nSo it is with great pleasure that I present you with the first of many revamps the "Catholicism WOW. " campaign will unveil over the next year. I give you... The Buddy Christ. Now that's not the sanctioned term we're using for the symbol, just something we've been kicking around the office, but look at it. Doesn't it... pop? Buddy Christ...
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I agree with Silent Fire.  Well, at least on the bit about including ALL the available gospels and not just the ones that the church decided were "good enough to print."  Personally, I'm all for anything that shakes up the power-base of the church.  \n\nSeing how Aubrey is frightened by this gospel, outlook is good on it rattling a few floorboards!\n\nIf Jesus came back today, you'd see a huge repeat of the "My Father's house/vs/Den of Thieves" debacle.  The only thing more currupt than politics is religion.
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Definitely catholicism as it tends to have more "rituals".  There is a certain tangability to catholicism with all of the rituals.  It communicates better on a visual medium such as movies.  That is why we see a lot of it.  Ironically, it is that tangability that makes it popular in the world.  \n\nThe movie obviously offered this hope that no matter what sin we commit, there is the possibility of atonement.  You notice that despite his motives to make up for the ultimate sin, he wasn't exactly living his life like Jesus.  There is some human truth to that; we're not perfect.