When we reflect on the teachings of Jesus, we find that many of His teachings are illogical and cannot be applied in real life.
Today, we will take some examples from Jesus’ teachings and examine them rationally to show that the Bible can be an obstacle for humans.
Jesus says in John 13:14:
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.”
From this text, it is clear that Christians are required to wash each other’s feet. But is it reasonable for a Christian to hold a foot that is dirty and smelly? What about men washing women’s feet—would your neighbor handle your wife’s feet?
Here is another example from Jesus’ teachings:
In Matthew 5:39-41, He says:
“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And whoever wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak also.
And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.”
From these texts, it is clear that Jesus forbids Christians from resisting evil, and commands them to allow aggressors to strike them more, thieves to steal more clothing, and oppressors to exploit them further.
Another example:
Matthew 5:32:
“But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.”
Here, Jesus forbids His followers from divorcing or marrying divorced women.
Another example:
Matthew 15:4:
“For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and whoever curses father or mother shall be put to death.”
From this, it is implied that any Christian who insults their parents should be put to death.
Another example:
Luke 10:4:
“Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road.”
Here, Jesus forbids His followers from wearing shoes, carrying money or tools, or even greeting people on the road.
Another example:
Mark 16:18:
“They will take up snakes, and if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Here, Jesus tells His followers that a faithful Christian can handle snakes and drink poisons without harm.
Another example:
Matthew 8:21-22:
“Another of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, let me first go and bury my father.’
But Jesus said to him, ‘Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.’”
Here, Jesus forbids His followers from burying their parents or attending their funerals.
Another example:
Luke 9:61-62:
“Another said, ‘I will follow You, Lord, but let me first say goodbye to those at home.’
But Jesus said, ‘No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’”
Here, Jesus forbids religious followers from bidding farewell to their family.
Another example:
Luke 14:12:
“When you give a lunch or dinner, do not invite your friends, brothers, relatives, or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you have a reward.”
Here, Jesus forbids inviting your friends, family, or neighbors if they are rich.
Another example:
Luke 14:26:
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.”
Here, Jesus teaches that one must “hate” themselves and their family to be a proper disciple.
Another example:
Luke 9:23:
“If anyone wants to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
Here, Jesus commands self-denial and daily bearing of the cross to follow Him.
Another example:
Matthew 15:20:
“It is what comes out of a person that defiles him; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile a person.”
Here, Jesus implies that eating without washing hands is not wrong, which is why His disciples (later Christian apostles) ate with unwashed hands.
Another example:
Mark 10:21:
“Jesus looked at him and loved him, and said to him, ‘One thing you lack: Go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow Me, taking up the cross.’”
Here, Jesus commands His followers to sell all their wealth and give it to the poor.
Another example:
Luke 3:16:
“John answered all, saying, ‘I baptize you with water, but One is coming who is mightier than I… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.’”
Here, Jesus is expected to baptize His followers with fire, not water—so why do Christians insist on water baptism?
In conclusion, I have provided some examples of Jesus’ illogical teachings, though the list is much longer. I wanted to keep it brief.
My Christian friend, leave the misguided teachings of Christianity and embrace Islam, for Islam is the path of happiness, light, and truth.
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