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Netizens recently reacted to an op-ed published in The New York Times claiming that Jesus Christ came from a "dysfunctional family." Posted on December 24, i.e. Christmas Eve, the piece by Peter Wehner delves deep into the first 17 verses of the Gospel of Matthew, which is also known as the genealogy of Jesus.
Peter Wehner is an American writer who has worked as a speechwriter for the administrations of three Republican Presidents of the United States in the past. At present, the 63-year-old is a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum and has contributed opinion pieces for publications like The New York Times. He is also a contributing editor at The Atlantic and is the author of the book The Death of Politics.
On Christmas Eve, netizens slammed Wehner's piece and The New York Times for publishing it. Some opinions on X are as follows:
"The war on Christmas continues?" a user wrote.
"All of Humanity is dysfunctional and hopeless without Devine intervention. That’s what makes redemption through Christ a miracle. I pity the NY Times," commented another.
"God created man in His own image, then man returned the favor. Every modern quest for the “historical Jesus” has been more of a self-projection. Says a lot about these writers," a user opined.
"I'm reasonably sure that the few remaining readers of the NYT are familiar with the Gospel only from a distance. Claptrap like this is an eternal disservice to them," one netizen chimed in.
Some other comments on X read:
"Proving yet again how irrelevant and grotesque of an outlet The New York Times is," wrote a user.
"NY Times editorial staff are all atheists & woke," declared another.
"Sure, bc some therapeutic b*llsh*t is more interesting than Jesus is the son of God. And, did he call God dysfunctional?" interrogated a netizen.
More about Jesus Christ's birthplace and His birth date, explored
The time and place of Jesus Christ's birth hold massive significance among billions of Christians across the globe. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Christ was born in the city of Bethlehem, a town located approximately ten kilometers south of Israel's capital city Jerusalem.
Interestingly, the Bible doesn't specify the exact date on which Jesus Christ was born. Although we celebrate it on December 25, the actual date of Christ's birth has remained a subject of debate among theologians and historians.
Some researchers suggest that Christ might have been born in spring or autumn between 6 and 4 BCE, according to biblical descriptions and historical evidence. However, scholars suggest that December 25 was chosen so that it coincides with existing pagan festivals, like the Sol Invictus and the winter solstice.
The famous Church of the Nativity has been built over what is historically believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts millions of pilgrims from across the world every year, especially around Christmas.
During the Christmas season, the Church of the Nativity and the Manger Square in Bethlehem become the focal point of all celebrations.
