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KnightGlyder t1_ixkp62j wrote

Reply to comment by DeeChillum420 in A couple was going to get married… by Prairiegirl321

The "Eye of the Needle" was a narrow gateway into Jerusalem. Since camels were heavily loaded with goods and riders, they would need to be un-loaded in order to pass through. Therefore, the analogy is that a rich man would have to similarly unload his material possessions in order to enter heaven.

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No-Elephant-Dies t1_ixks2t7 wrote

Wow. Now that is something I didn't know.

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KnightGlyder t1_ixm0by3 wrote

Many people don't. Growing up I used to think this was another method for indoctrination or engrained class warfare against the rich. In actuality, it was wisdom that by being rich or well off you had to humble yourself.

There's simple truth in the Spider-Man catchphrase "With great power comes great responsibility." It applies to this lesson of success too, that the more you acquire, you should still remember in the end we are all equals.

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TheRealCoochieBoy t1_ixmwlmg wrote

There is no historical or archaeological evidence that such a gate ever existed, nor is it mentioned in the Bible. This is a myth.

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