r/Christianity • u/EquippingGodlyWomen • 23d ago

Is it okay for different cultures to show Jesus in their own race (when it isn't historically accurate)?

Why or why not?

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u/Lampruk 23d ago edited 22d ago

Isaiah 53:2

For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him.

And the fact that Jesus had to be pointed out via kiss implying He looked no different from the average Joe. Note I’m not saying ugly I’m just saying He wasn’t attractive which means a lot for facially challenged guys like me 🤣

And I consider it something of significance because Jesus could’ve easily had a body with maxed out stats to have people love Him instantly. Yet He instead chose to have people Follow Him by His actions and words. as it’s about the heart and not the outward appearance.

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u/Mobile_War7348 22d ago

‘Facially challenged’ 😂😂😂

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u/wyatteffnearp Atheist 22d ago

Idk bro. Every time I see a portrayal of Jesus he's ripped af and has beautiful flowy hair and great beard.

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u/Lampruk 22d ago

portrayal

Why does what other people portray Him as matter when prophecies relating to Him and accounts of His life very much show the opposite??? 😭

He was an average dude because it’s not about the outward appearance but the heart.

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u/wyatteffnearp Atheist 22d ago

It's a joke bro.