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Originally Posted by eweissenbach

Lou, you do know how to stir the pot! First, I am fairly confident that Jesus Christ was not blond and blue eyed. I agree with the basic premise of the article, that the image was portrayed as"white" in order to appeal to the largest constituency of Christianity. I can think of a number of "true believers" who would change their beliefs drastically if presented with indisputable evidence that Christ was black.
The article, while interesting, contains one giant error in stating that the color of black people becomes white in three generations and vice versa. If that is the case how do descendants of slaves, here for ten generations or more in some cases, remain black (provided they are not of mixed heritage). Egregious errors like that in what purports to be a scholarly piece destroy the credibility of the author and all the "facts" presented. To me, it is a non issue, but to many it would be huge.

Thoughtful post on the OP original statements.

Several thoughts:
1. This is the time of the season when people are especially nice to one another. This feeling, should be carried throughout the year. IMHO
2. Most of the trouble in the world has started over religious beliefs. Especially, in the middle east with many wars, starting over religion.
3. Everyone should be have tolerance, for another's point of view.
4. Everyone will believe what they feel in their heart, no matter how many facts are thrown at them.

Fvaorite bible sayings is:

"Let us not grow weary while doing good aswe reap in due season if we do not lose heart".

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a properous New Year for everyone.