Jesus Loves Osama

I found this through Religious Liberal. It's a short article about a pastor in Australia that put this sign up in front of several churches.

While many are upset about the message, a pastor from the church insists that it adheres to Christian beliefs.

"Jesus came to save all mankind and that includes you...me...and Osama bin Laden," said the pastor from Central Baptist Church.

Not the most exciting post, I know. But the meaning behind this message is an extremely powerful one. Everything that the gospel preaches emphasizes all-encompassing love and compassion for every fellow human being. When "Christians" condone acts of violence, and murder through war, they HAVE to completely ignore this part of the Bible.

Let's get this straight once and for all. According to the Bible, Jesus was a Passivist. If he were saying these same things today, "Christian" conservatives would be labeling him a kool-aid drinking hippy. Unfortunately he's not around anymore, and media right wingers are professionals at misconstruing the views of dead people.