mistygardener59 said:If an individual genuinely believes they are the Son of God, possesses immortality, and expects to undergo reincarnation—all while maintaining that they can absorb the sins of others through crucifixion and that their personal suffering serves a greater good for all of humanity—what kind of clinical diagnosis would actually fit such a person?
This is a fascinating way to frame the question. 👍
The truth is, we generally know far less about the life of Jesus than most people realize. The historical sources are incredibly thin and rely heavily on speculation. Honestly, I think the diagnoses should be reserved for the people who go out of their way to invent specific "details" about his life just to fill in those gaps.
And besides, what diagnosis would you apply to the millions of people who have completely "bought into" the idea of Jesus as the Son of God or a divine savior? ☕