Originally Posted by
vstreet 
For the record: OBAMA has done NOTHING. I repeat, he has done NOTHING to deserve being compared to Michael. And Obama has done NOTHING to heal NO ONE!
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Oh, wasn't Jesus also a human when he walked on this earth??' -Quote
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It might be nice if we define who Christ is (or at least who he was thought to be from within the context and from outside the context of Scripture) -- since the question is being raised as to whether or not Michael was Christ-like or Christ himself (or at least that's what I assume the question is):
From within the context of Scripture, it is clear that:
1. Christ differentiated himself from God numerous times.
2. He also aligned himself with God numerous times by saying that he was One with the "Father" and he accepted the praises and worship of those who came to him as if he were God himself.
3. One of the most confusing narratives in Scripture is when Christ is on the Cross and questions why God has forsaken him and then ultimately dies (later to be resurrected).
4. It should also be noted -- just for reference - Christ did NOT teach "Christianity" -- he merely refers to "Believers" and "Non-Believers" and conformed to Judaic theology. He transformed it through his teachings, but he was preaching from what resembles the modern day Old Testament.
Nowhere within Scripture is the Trinitarian doctrine explained. This came about from OUTSIDE the context of Scripture provided by theologians and the Church.
Outside the context of Scripture:
1. It's reported that he was a Rabbinical Galilean who lived in a time of messianic and apocolyptic expectations who was a preacher, teacher and healer.
Now, when comparing Michael -- how do we define who Michael was? You can't just say, "King of Pop" -- or can you? I mean he was much larger than the King of Pop -- I think.
So, let's start:
Michael Jackson is/was:
1. A Humanitarian -- interested in caring for people and giving to the underprivileged in society. He wanted the poorest and the most hungry to eat and be clothed and to have decent health care (reports that his money built hospitals)
2. A Father -- he has three wonderful children
3. A singer/songwriter - His songs were poetry put to music.
4. A dancer - He was simply divinity in motion.
5. A child in a man's body - he claimed that he was "Peter Pan". He wanted escape.
6. An Environmentalist - He cared for the planet. He wanted to know why we were NOT taking care of the Earth. He questioned humanity's reasons for not doing something.
7. Peace Advocate/Activist - his songs were about healing our world and bridging the gaps between us so that we would NOT fight.
8. Role Model - he would go to extremes to NOT send the wrong message to society.
9. Civil Rights Activist - he broke the color barrier in entertainment. There were others, but he played a key role. He RIPPED the crown off of Elvis' head and took his seat on the throne. Don't forget the Sony Demos. The man had knowledge.
10. Universalist - he believed we are all one human race and ONE human family. He transcended race, creed, gender, age, etc. He was truly the Entertainer with NO BOUNDARIES. He went everywhere and was friends with EVERYONE. He loved humanity. Even when humanity spat in his eye.
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