Jesus of Siberia: Claims he's son of God.
The beard and long hair are both present and correct. And with his flowing linen robes and beatific smile he certainly does a fine impression of a holy man.
But to his believers in this remote corner of Siberia, Sergei Torop, a former traffic policeman, is the literal reincarnation of none other than Jesus Christ.
Torop, 48, is the spiritual leader of at least 5,000 devoted followers, among them intellectuals, artists and professionals who flock to worship him in the small isolated village of Petropavlovka - more than 2000 miles from Moscow.
After time spent in the Army, Torop had been working as a traffic policeman on the night shift in the small Siberia town of Minusinsk until he was made unemployed.
Suddenly something ‘awoke’ inside him, he says, and he instantly knew that he was the second coming of Christ - 2,000 years after he was first crucified.
He says he realised that God had sent him to Earth to teach mankind about the evils of war and the havoc we were wreaking on the environment.
With Christmas abolished his followers mark the day of his first sermon on August 18 as their special feast day.
Time in the community is measured by Vissarion’s life and so as he is 48 years old his Church is now living in year 49.
His followers, who have given up their lives to follow him, are strict vegans and are banned from smoking and drinking or handling money.
Around 300 of them live in wooden huts in the village that has grown up around his church and which does not appear on any maps.
Many thousands more have made their homes in the small villages that surround Petropavlovka and survive the vicious Siberian winters so that they can be close to their Messiah.
On a mountain close by their village a large bell tolls three times a day so the followers know when they should break off from their back-breaking work to kneel and pray.
Vissarion himself whiles away his days painting in his chalet where he lives with his wife and six children - one of whom he adopted from a single mother in the commune.
In recent years he has travelled to France, Italy and Holland to 'convert' new followers although he claims that his visits were sponsored by his hosts and that his Church makes no money.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1209858/Jesus-Siberia-...
ash, it's not rebirth. in the bible, Jesus was supposed to ascend to heaven body and soul. he was resurrected from the dead. and yes, the christians believe of His second coming which hopefully will be near. who knows how many more Jesus- wannabes would be coming out while He is away:-)
usapa na...
is followers, who have given up their lives to follow him, are strict vegans and are banned from smoking and drinking or handling money.
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Arecel - Hmmm.. but Isn't Jesus suppose to come back....
even if he comes back at age of 33.. won't that be considered as re-birth ???
And true Arecel - at end of the day everyone has his own unique Do's and Don'ts.....
Why people fight in the name of religion if majority are not following it the way it was mentioned.....
Why it is diff for people to accept.. things change with time..... Everything.
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Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it
ash, yes, rebirth is not a christian doctrine. however, whether christians believe in it or not is a matter of personal choice.
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usapa na...
He's Jesus, he can what he wants.
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Brit - English Pls ... ONly Aura made sense to me :(
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Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it
The rings give it away..
He doth not needeth adornments on his person. Just the Aura will be enoughteth.
OMG Bill Bailey is Jesus
i knew it!
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am sure hes got a BIRTH CERTIFICATE !! loool :D .... ppl just believes all these fakes get back to ur sacred books !!
why ha has thousand of worshippers!
they want free alcohol! they just bring the water!
Oh, people can come up with statistics to prove anything, Kent. 14% of people know that.
in russia!
they'll ask him to change the wine of cana to vodka!
Oh, people can come up with statistics to prove anything, Kent. 14% of people know that.
Banned Smoking ????
There he lost 70% of the population......
Hope nothing against the Beer Yet... Else 99.5% ll not be listening to him :)
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Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it
Hmm come to think of it...Jesus warned his church: "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves"
This guy could be one Siberian wolf :P
None the less what a bunch of bullcrap. People are just to gullible i tellth ye. Has he been preforming any miracles or just flapping his mouth telling everyone to drop what they are doing in their life and just come follow him? Banned smoking? WTF let me crucify that guy right now!
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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Christians Don believe in Re-births ????
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Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it
When times are hard, people turn either to crime or religion.
He is filling a need of these people.
throw his sorry a** in the sea. he must walk on it not drown. oh! and be sure to do it in summer cause in winter seas around russia r frozen and any common mortal can "walk" on ice.
Oh, people can come up with statistics to prove anything, Kent. 14% of people know that.
dont make fun of it muslims n chrisitian respsect him but he is fake
can he also perform miracles.. or...?????
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Jesus is reincarnated? yikeessss... never in His teachings did he talk of reincarnation. it is a buddhist teaching if i am not mistaken, certainly not a christian one:-) so that if Jesus were to appear again, He will come as is, a 33 year old male of middle eastern origin.:-)
usapa na...
it is 3-4 min. video
If I am not wrong... as per my limited knowledge about Christianity.. It wasn't easy for THE Jesus to make people believe he is truly Son of God.
It is never easily accepted... anything new is never accepted easily... specially in the world of Faith....
He already has followers... the numbers shall keep growing...
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Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it
"He" would never be seen in yellow, let alone sleeveless top...
jesus now plays for australia.
sorry...silly resends, disregard :P
It must summer in Siberia? where is his wooly?
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HE WHO DARES WINS
"many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near."
(Luke 21:8 & Mat 24:5)
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Thanks.. A simple life..
Perhaps that is all people are looking for. Simplicity and purpose...
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qaws.org
so we can wrap things up expediently and I can write a few bad checks in the meantime...
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I wonder if he has a bank account in Switzerland. Clever guy.
...throw himself down. For it is written: "'He will command his angels concerning him, and they will lift him up in their hands, so that he will not strike his foot against a stone.'"
Need I say more? (evil laugh)
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
They did not believe that he was the Son of God, so they made fun of His claim. They were mocking Him......
Need I say more ?
Can make an alternative star on "Jesus of Nazareth" movie. Could be sibling of Rasputin.
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yes gypsy, socks! believe it or not, that's what has come to my attention right away... he is wearing socks! such a "russian" way of wearing sandals, and I don't think Jesus even has claimed to be russian...
but again, maybe this is his way to get ready for the cold climate of Siberia..
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LOL
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
all arabs have the same facial appearance...
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...KA RIN!
Well this guy also describes the looks.
Shall I believe too?
Of course I will. I love his movies.
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
gluttony is a sin is it not?
People will believe anything. They will believe it because they want it to be true, or because they are afraid it is.---- Terry Goodkind.
Guess he said it for people like the followers of this "Jesus".
" when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only takes 4 muscles to extend your arm and slap that @&%$%^$$#&!!!!"
keep your gallon of water AND your faith with yourself...
Don't pull that one.. You can pay the full amount like everyone else..
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
I saw the film and also the shroud of Turin..
So what makes us so sure that the real Jesus had long hair and a beard? Perhaps we should examine our assumptions.
Mandi
as the first guy, no?
Its a good way to get some dole without having to apply for it,,,,same thing as 2000 years ago..
why r ppl looking for anything to belive are ppl today really become the idiots they r??/ aren't we supposed to be the intellegeent species on this earth
Thankyou for injecting some common sense..
" Its amazing how people turn to faith/cults/religion to bring meaning to their lives." Quite true Brit.
I guess this is how, generally speaking religions are born. Who knows, coupla decades from now, we might have his followers flooding QL with posts aimed at proselytising.
If Jesus was around in the 18th Century would he come back wearing Doublet & Hose?
Clothes do not maketh the man.
ROFLing !!!!
Then why isn't he wearing gloves Brit??? :P
Seriously though I know. I don't understand why people can't be happy unless they feel they are part of a group.
You plonker... They're there to cover the scars..
On a serious note.. Its amazing how people turn to faith/cults/religion to bring meaning to their lives.
Interesting..... Hmm...
re-incarnation.... :)
How much is flight to Siberia ????? :)
He can tell us where Holy Grail is.. rather wht it is...
FINALLY mankind shall sleep in peace :)
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Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it
Wait a second here.....HE's WEARING SOCKS!!!! Everyone knows Jesus never wore socks! he's a fake! :P
I am. That's why I left it. :P
People in Bali are too decadent. You need a rural location to begin with. Anyway, you should be used to this type of weather..
Hmmmm, if I was the second coming of Christ I would have chosen somewhere warmer....I hear Bali is nice this time of year. :P
people are getting insane each day that passes