This is the third time I've had to say this. I know, it is a 50-50 chance.

If you're religious you believe Jesus existed and you do not think he's s wizard. If you aren't Christian you probably don't believe the stories about him. This could vary, but for most purposes I argue that he isn't. Because he pretty much just exists for Christians and they wouldn't call him a wizard.

Within the Harry Potter universe, Christian wizards might find it offensive to think of Jesus as a muggle.

@GreatMistress you're on a forum of YA books about witches and wizards using quotes from a book that people once used to justify slavery and now use to justify hating lgbtq individuals. As an agnostic/atheist I'm offended right now, so it goes both ways.

Not trying to start anything or be disrespectful, but everyone has rights here.

From the wiki on Anthony Goldstein

So you can be a Jew and a wizard.

However- 'The Son of God' was far more than a wizard.

Just the story about him raising Lazarus from the dead proves he was able to do what no magic can do.

There are actually a lot of Christian themea throughout the HP series,.

@Imnotreallyhereatall

It's true that some people have used the Bible to justify terrible actions, but that doesn't mean it represents the beliefs of all religious individuals. The Bible has also inspired countless acts of compassion, charity, and love. Just because some people misuse it doesn't invalidate its significance to others.

Questioning and challenging beliefs is one thing, but outright disrespect is different. There's a fine line between skepticism and offending people's core values.

I am sorry if the mention of the bible offended you, It wasn't my intentions to upset you or anyone else by mentioning the bible, if it really upset you that much, I'll try my best not to bring it up in this post again, sorry.

The entire book offends me, it represents literal millennia of oppression, women, children, anyone who doesn't fit in the categories the men behind choose.

But someone asking if Jesus was a wizard is so offensive? That's my point.

I’m not Christian, so I’ve never read it but my understanding is that the text of the Bible isn’t inherently problematic. I mean, anything written over 50 years ago, let alone 2000 years ago, will have some outdated values. But I think the Bible is mostly fine.

The problem is that people can use it to justify anything. In the US, at least, Evangelicals are a powerful group that is able to justify all sorts of BS in the name of the Bible. I’ve certainly lost my patience with more than a few Christians who have told me that I need to convert to avoid going to Hell.

I am Christian and I completely agree with Icecreamdif

@Imnotreallyhereatall

I could mention some places in the bible that show respect towards women

Heck there's a part of the bible that basically says a man who hits his wife and doesn't treat her well will be cursed, because God will no longer listen to him or answer him, but of course they don't really talk about verses like that because for centuries, men have been driving the narrative and they prefer talking about what the bible says the woman should be than what the man should be except lead.

But I don't think mentioning various scripture that to show the view of these things in the bible will change your perception.

I just want you to know that some people interpret what the bible says differently, the problem is not the bible, it's how people choose to interpret.