Did Jesus chop down a fig tree? Why? Can I chop down that Christian tree of life?

I've decided my religious believes incorporate worshipping a fig tree. I think it only fair, the CHristian God chopped down my God, so now I get to chop down their tree of life.



Fair is fair.



Reperations!

Did Jesus chop down a fig tree? Why? Can I chop down that Christian tree of life?
It's lovely to see so many Christians on here whose senses of metaphor haven't quite developed! "He din' chop it, he cursed it". This is the problem with literal rendering of text. See, everyone, Jesus "chopped" down the fig BY cursing it! Ahhhh, you see? Eureka! Congratulations! This has been your first lesson in the use of metaphor.!



When the Christain tree of life gets knocked down I guarantee more peace on this earth. Chop that tree, Sean. Those bast*rds! They killed... well, they killed a lot of people in the name of God and I'm sure Kenny was one of 'em!
Reply:Jesus didn't chop down he fig tree---he cursed it to death for not having fruit on it when he was hungry.
Reply:Jesus - did NOT chop down a fig tree.



You are continuing to show your ignorance.
Reply:Sorry, but Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered.



More power to you if you can do likewise to the tree of life. Pardon me if I don't hold my breath, though.
Reply:Jesus didn't chop down anything. What are you talking about?
Reply:Yeah Jesus chopped down a fig tree while nobody else was around. But the real quesiton is, did it make a noise?



Or maybe he made a fig fall on Isaac Newton's head, and therefore Jesus should be credited with inventing physics? Or at least for "Fig Newtons"?
Reply:He said "I chopped down the tree... I cannot tell a lie!"



Wait... I get the feeling someone ELSE may have said that...



Eh, whatever.



*whistles a happy tune*
Reply:Hey! *runs after the mayor with vacuum cleaner attachment* I'll getcha sucka!!

---film at 11---
Reply:Jesus did not chop down a fig tree that was Geo. Washington chopping down a cherry tree.The fig tree represented Israel.Jesus cursed the fig tree because it bore no fruit.Just as the leaders of Israel didn't listen to His message(a few did and lots of the common folks did)The fig tree wilted just as Jerusalem crumbled under the Romans 40 years later.It was a (one of many) fulfilled prophecy.
Reply:No,He cursed it..
Reply:What is your fixation on trees all about. Besides, I think you got Jesus and the fig tree mixed up with George Washington and the cherry tree.
Reply:If can even find a fig tree in Illinois, I think it would be a sin NOT to worship it.
Reply:You sound like my little brother when he gets drunk and obnoxious
Reply:he didn't chop it down he cursed it.
Reply:I recommend a chainsaw, or blowtorch.



Have you ever chopped down a tree with a blowtorch?
Reply:As a die-hard tree hugger, I protest the chopping of ANY trees whatsoever.. Back OFF Mr. Mayor! I will chain myself to the innocent tree to save it!
Reply:Actually, I think He cursed the tree and it shriveled,



If you want to retaliate in kind, curse all the trees you want.



If you want to escalate, then you get to cut down trees.
Reply:If you can find it. Last I heard, there were angels with flaming swords guarding it. You might want to bow out on this one. I'll bet they can chop you down first.
Reply:No but there is a limb he has cut out.
Reply:Slipped off yer nut did ya.
Reply:Go ahead , try, please try.
Reply:I believe He cursed a fig tree because it didn't bear any fruit. I believe It was a symbolic message to believers who do nothing to help the Kingdom.



Jedi--I'd have thought you would use your light saber.
Reply:The unfruitful fig tree represented Israel. Also, Christians do not worship the tree of life, we worship God. I don't think you will have much success trying to chop him down.