Americans Seek Bodily Salvation Through Jesus Diet (Guardian)

[chlamor]

Americans seek bodily salvation through Jesus diet

Julian Borger in Washington
Thursday May 12, 2005
The Guardian

Man does not live on bread alone, but Americans have become increasingly reliant on doughy carbohydrates in their diet. Now many in a rapidly expanding country are asking: "What Would Jesus Eat?"

That is the title of one of a growing number of Christian diet plans crowding the lifestyle shelves of mainstream bookshops. Other bestsellers include The Maker's Diet, The Hallelujah Diet and Body by God. For the persistently overweight, they hold the promise of spiritual and bodily redemption.

The selling strategies vary. Stephen Arterburn, the host of a Christian radio show and author of Lose it For Life, says: "If you want the world to notice Jesus, it helps to look and live like Jesus. We don't do this so we can look in the mirror and be more attractive. We do it so people can look at us and see Jesus."

Don Colbert, a Florida doctor and author of What Would Jesus Eat?, portrays his book as a way of putting some backbone into weak-willed believers. "They're letting the flesh rule them and they're eating anything they want," he told the Guardian. "We're making them accountable. Many people will not eat the right kinds of food unless they're held accountable and before they put something in their mouths ask: 'Would Jesus eat this?'"

http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1481779,00.html

[Miss Chybil]

1. Three things now to slap on a label and make some money...

Fat Free, Low Carb and Jesus.

[Deja Q]

2. Here are some things Jesus would NOT do - take this as food for thought:

1. Deplete the Earth of its valuable energy resources for selfish gain.
2. Harm the environment for selfish gain.
3. Hurt others for selfish gain.
4. Anything for selfish gain.
5. Belittle or be condescending to anyone for selfish gain.
6. Extort for selfish gain.
7. Use His name in vain for selfish gain.

Stephen Arteryburn's own words decry him as the spurious sanctimonious sinner he truly is. Never mind our "culture of life" politicians that aren't anything of the sort.

I may not look like Jesus (my hair isn't THAT long, I have a small belly, and I don't wear flowing robes and sandals) but even I am more likely to act like Jesus than those who say "Live like Jesus" act. And even then I'm far from being as pure as Jesus. None of us even begins to come close. But I don't do any of the above. Others who claim to be close do. What Would Jesus Say about that?

[yorkiemommie1]

3. don't sell them any fast foods

or snackies on the grounds that as a 'christian' grocer you disagree w/ their caloric intake.

:sarcasm:

off to ride my exercycle now!