Jesus, humanity, and doubt - an interesting exchange between scholars

[Vinnie]

If it all be possible, let this cup pass from me

Matthew 26:37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zeb′edee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? …

The current topic linked above is almost entirely devoted to this issue. We’ve been going round and round for a bit and having a discussion that I enjoyed and learned from.

Vinnie