Browsing through the requests on Hub Pages I came across this one. It simply stated Holy Bible, so naturally with my views and always enjoying starting trouble I clicked on it. There was no other statements and I checked the profile of the individual making the request. The person had another hub that was quite pro-christian. Enjoying starting a fight but not wanting to insult anyone's religious views I moved on. Curiousity got the best of me and so I went back and emailed him. The reply was that the individual wanted a hub on the life of Jesus Christ. After much thought I decided to do what my scientific and agnostic views are on this subject. Realizing that neither one of us is going to change our stance and no confrontation should come of this I said to myself "why not". This is my stance.

Being raised in a Roman Catholic family and going through all of the processes; altar boy, choir, school, the whole 9 yards I was taught certain things. Being a member of F.C.A. as well as coaching, teaching, and counsler at camps, I ended up learning more. Joining the science community and doing my own private research, I lost my faith. The scientific community did not discourage my faith, which has some of the strongest most committed Christian's, and I TRIED HARD to combine both. I just could not. This is what I have learned.

Jesus Christ as we know is a title and a Greek name was supposedly born in Bethleham. Jesus the "annoited one" was taken from his birth home and he and his family were taken to Egypt. Now lets stop here, and take some different approaches. We do not know his first name or last. We know that his bloodline is traceable "according to the bible" back to the great Jewish Kings. We know that David's homeland was Bethleham and was in Jesus's bloodline. This would show that Jesus WAS IN LINE FOR THE THRONE! We know that during this period there was strife and uprising within the Jewish community and that Rome had the "Holy Land" under it's thumb. We know there is no documentation that there was a census, BUT if Jesus, and his brother Thomas (maybe twin) were in line for the throne and leaving would be almost necessary. If Herod had heard about a threat to his throne, he would have killed the age group off to keep in power. Didn't work out for him that well did it?

Now Jesus upon return grew up and was well instructed in the Jewish law and religion. He obviously had Essene training, if not been a full member. Now Essene's were not supposed to marry but there were exceptions to the case. I go over this in my other hub about Mary Magdalene. Most likely married to Mary Magdalene (who was very wealthy and of high import) he set out to claim his rightful place. Whether this was prearranged or by accident, most likely the former if you believe seperate stories I don't have a clue. I also do not know if he met her during the rebellion or before, but that is another thing that as of now no proof exists. Jesus was also called Jesus of Nazarath, this is not the case. He was Jesus the Nazarine, which was a militant group intent on bring forward the true king and disposing the Romans and the traitors to the throne. Developing a strong following was a must so he proceeded to travel about the country gathering followers and "doing great acts". I will not delve into these because this is a matter of faith and no matter what neither side is going to change their stance, let's just agree to disagree on the stories.

After agitating Rome, and high standing Jewish officials Jesus was crucified. This was a punishment only given to people that committed crimes against Rome! Not the whim of the mob or some Jewish officials, that in Rome's eyes were nothing but slaves. The stories about the crucifixion or the conspiracy theories behind it, which I'm more inclined to believe are not going to be brought up here. Once more this is a matter of faith and one cannot change a believer's views.

To me the individual titled Jesus Christ was the rightful heir to the Jewish throne and from his speeches a great man! He would have most likely unified the land and been a great leader that most likely would have brought about Rome's downfall. Man's need to have a God or other entity along with lies, need to cover up the truth, and power struggles have led to the greatest downfall of mankind and the most horrid of lies.

Once more this is my opinion and views. I do not intend to offend and if I did it was not on purpose. I respect the right for you to believe and if I'm wrong, I completely know the consequences. Hope you enjoyed this.