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Was Jesus really a Messiah?
The Jews said that the true Messiah would usher in an era of peace and tranquility peace and a brotherhood among men. He would restore Jerusalem etc.
Did Jesus do any of that? I think not. After Jesus left the world became much more violent and dangerous. Hatred became the norm. Wars, famines, atrocities one after the other over the centuries and who knows what other horrors are in store for humanity.
If you actually believe Jesus is the Messiah explain why. None of what he was supposed to do came true.
All he, or any other spiritually elevated figure like him, can do is show the way. If the world still falls to ** afterwards, it's because PEOPLE didn't follow through. And considering what they did to this guy for daring to tell people to love one another, that is not at all surprising-- way back then or in this day and age.
Quit whining for a "messiah" and pull your own pants up, you fcking idiots!!
Does it matter that much to you?
You're right: it hasn't come true . . . yet. But the Bible, which Judaism has only read selectively, says He will come a second time, which is when those other events you described will occur.
A messiah who does nothing the second he appears is worse than no Messiah at all. Nothing in Jewish belief much less scripture says anything about the Messian coming, doing nothing then thousands of years later fulfilling the prophecy. Jesus said "surely I come quickly" I guess his concept of quickly is different than humans but it has been two thousand years and counting. Was he talking to humans or himself?