From a Scripturalist and historical perspective, the mockery directed at the figure of Jesus by atheists often stems from the "Logical Breaches" created by Church dogma rather than the historical man himself. Here are five primary reasons:
The "God-Man" Paradox: Atheists mock the internal inconsistency of a being who is simultaneously an all-knowing Creator and a mortal who feels hunger and pain. To a rationalist, this is a "Logic Error" that defies the laws of nature.
Unfulfilled Prophecy: Skeptics point to the "Immediate Kingdom" promised in the Gospels (Matthew 16:28) that never arrived. They mock the "Delayed Return" as a failed end-times prediction.
Vicarious Atonement: The idea that a "human sacrifice" can solve the moral debt of others is viewed as primitive and immoral. They mock the concept of "Scapegoating" as a substitute for personal responsibility.
The "Mediator" Dependency: Many mock the perceived weakness of a system that requires an intercessor for a person to be "good" or "saved," viewing it as a psychological crutch.
Association with Church History: Because Rome used "Jesus" to justify the Crusades and Inquisitions, atheists target the figurehead of the system that suppressed human reason for centuries.
Ultimately, atheists often mock a Roman caricature of the Messiah. By dismantling these dogmatic "patches," one finds that the rationalists' critiques actually align with the Torah’s rejection of man-worship.
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