Jesus is always called INFJ, but from my reading of the Bible he seems more INFP. Jesus seems to be constantly guided by his inner values.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Was Jesus Christ INFJ or INFP?
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I'd look at this in alternate way. There are most likely 2 options, right?
Option 1: Jesus was a real person. He then definitely had supernatural abilities as he was able to come back from death - which most likely no "ordinary" person has done so far as we know. I believe if one had such abilities, they'd most likely be able to freely decide by themselves which combination of functions is the best to serve their personality and also community's. They won't be limited by MBTI or any other theory
Option 2: He was a fictional person. In this case it's even easier - for fictional characters it's quite clear that they can freely have whatever personality/functions or mix of them
So what if he was just able to choose which particular tool/skill (personality/function) was the best solution for a particular challenge.
Option 1: Jesus was a real person. He then definitely had supernatural abilities as he was able to come back from death - which most likely no "ordinary" person has done so far as we know. I believe if one had such abilities, they'd most likely be able to freely decide by themselves which combination of functions is the best to serve their personality and also community's. They won't be limited by MBTI or any other theory
Option 2: He was a fictional person. In this case it's even easier - for fictional characters it's quite clear that they can freely have whatever personality/functions or mix of them
So what if he was just able to choose which particular tool/skill (personality/function) was the best solution for a particular challenge.
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I agree, it's incredibly disrespectful and tone deaf.
My thoughts on why Jesus is more often typed as an INFJ or INFP:
He seems to have given more of an impression that he was more continuously inclined somehow to possibly see some innate positive quality in the people around him and human beings as whole where as instead it's this unspoken idea that if Jesus were really an INFP he'd perhaps would have at some point forsaken humanity altogether or posses a more somber and critical opinion on human nature as a whole.
He seems to have given more of an impression that he was more continuously inclined somehow to possibly see some innate positive quality in the people around him and human beings as whole where as instead it's this unspoken idea that if Jesus were really an INFP he'd perhaps would have at some point forsaken humanity altogether or posses a more somber and critical opinion on human nature as a whole.
Well honestly, the reasons often given for why Jesus is believed more popularity to be an INFJ over INFP is a little silly to me. I'm sure INFP's can be effective in the external world, so it's not that entirely hard to believe that through his 30 odd years of life he somehow acquired and gained various skills which aided him in his goals back then. I don't see Jesus as simply a social leader for some progressive ideal or change, I believe first and foremost he was a kind of spiritual leader or teacher which is not that questionable or hard to imagine an INFP being inclined towards.
But that's why I mentioned that he I think there's this unspoken that it's thought that an INFP at some point would give up or not really bother in a kind of laughable way. But to be fair there's not that many INFP's which are known for leading people on a more independent basis (like, instead of say for a specific job) I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's not that impossible but if I were to be honest with myself I guess I find personally putting yourself out there to such an extent that Jesus must have in trying to reach or connect with other people might make me feel icky for some reason.
But that's why I mentioned that he I think there's this unspoken that it's thought that an INFP at some point would give up or not really bother in a kind of laughable way. But to be fair there's not that many INFP's which are known for leading people on a more independent basis (like, instead of say for a specific job) I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's not that impossible but if I were to be honest with myself I guess I find personally putting yourself out there to such an extent that Jesus must have in trying to reach or connect with other people might make me feel icky for some reason.
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As far as Jesus sticking to the old stuff making him a J, wouldn't it be more P when he would say something to the effect of, "It is written..., but I say..." and just create his own new rule?
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What if he were more like the laughing Jesus before things went south, and an ENFP? They have an ability to attract a loyal group of followers, as well: George Carlin, Charles Manson, Robin Williams, etc.
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Is Jesus human ??
I don't think 3 gospels that generally tell the same story from 3 slightly different perspectives and 1 that tells a story as if the author was on some really good drugs, counts as enough material to really tell for sure. Now if you throw in the Gnostic Gospels, maybe...I'd look at this in alternate way. There are most likely 2 options, right?
Option 1: Jesus was a real person. He then definitely had supernatural abilities as he was able to come back from death - which most likely no "ordinary" person has done so far as we know. I believe if one had such abilities, they'd most likely be able to freely decide by themselves which combination of functions is the best to serve their personality and also community's. They won't be limited by MBTI or any other theory
Option 2: He was a fictional person. In this case it's even easier - for fictional characters it's quite clear that they can freely have whatever personality/functions or mix of them
So what if he was just able to choose which particular tool/skill (personality/function) was the best solution for a particular challenge.
I find that perspective interesting! Personally, I see Jesus as someone who deeply empathized with others, which resonates with INFP traits. His compassion and care for the marginalized reflect an inner value system that guided His actions. It reminds me of a time when I was struggling as a new mom, feeling overwhelmed with doubts. When I think of Mother’s Day Bible Verses that will make her feel cherished and encouraged encouraging mothers, one that comes to mind is from Proverbs 31:28-29: "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.'"
Don’t care rather he was real or not, or just a charismatic guy …
I have no idea on his type
but got a question
from what we believe we think we know about him…
so why does everyone believes he was intuitive….he was a doing not someone who sat around theorizing…he did what god told him to do, he didn’t come up with it himself, supposedly…..god had it all plan…
i mean I get when us humans think of god, or religion we are thinking in the abstract, which is intuition…. But that doesn’t mean our gods, prophets, or religious/spiritual leaders/figures themselves are intuition..is it bc y’all think of Jesus as supernatural therefore automatically assume he is intuition ….why is everyone so fast/automatically believes he is intution…this why I believe so ppl don’t really get intuition. i Feel many ppl give ppl this function too fast/easily. (Not saying if Jesus is or not)
and also why an introvert, too…he was always around others, out in the world interacting with it, more than introspective…charismatic is usually an extroverted trait…
I have no idea on his type
but got a question
from what we believe we think we know about him…
so why does everyone believes he was intuitive….he was a doing not someone who sat around theorizing…he did what god told him to do, he didn’t come up with it himself, supposedly…..god had it all plan…
i mean I get when us humans think of god, or religion we are thinking in the abstract, which is intuition…. But that doesn’t mean our gods, prophets, or religious/spiritual leaders/figures themselves are intuition..is it bc y’all think of Jesus as supernatural therefore automatically assume he is intuition ….why is everyone so fast/automatically believes he is intution…this why I believe so ppl don’t really get intuition. i Feel many ppl give ppl this function too fast/easily. (Not saying if Jesus is or not)
and also why an introvert, too…he was always around others, out in the world interacting with it, more than introspective…charismatic is usually an extroverted trait…
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