I don't rule is out. The fact Jesus disappeared from the scene and then came back preaching concepts that sound very influenced by Buddhist philosophy - well, it is relevant. We'd probably know more, but the 4th century Council of Nicaea pretty much destroyed all information that would support that idea as being heretical. I could envision Jesus spending time as a Buddhist monk or influenced by Buddha's teaching before returning to the Galilee to preach compassion, non-violence, and universal brotherhood to those who would listen. That was pretty radical back in the day when life was cheap in the Roman Empire. So I have immense respect for Jesus' teachings, but the dogma that was created in the 4th century AD - I don't buy it at all. But I respect the beliefs of true believers who "walk the talk" of Jesus' teachings. But like the Roman Empire in Palestine 2026 years ago, life in Palestine is cheap. I find those who agree with the Israeli's that the Amalek in Palestine (Palestinian and Semitic Arabs) need to be "removed" as reprehensible. They are Christians in Name Only unfortunately. Christ didn't peach genocide. He preached the exact opposite.
