Was Jesus a troll?

How the Jesus seriously messed with his opponents

In recent weeks, I’ve been writing about goblins, elves and demons. But what about trolls?

These days troll has another meaning. Over at Premier Christianity magazine, I pose this question:

Was Jesus a troll?

Now, what kind of a statement is that? You are probably already wary of this title, assuming the headline is clickbait to catch your eye and hook you in. That’s what clickbait does to you. It piques your interest. But once you’ve clicked and read, it turns out to be palpably fanciful, or a trick. But this is no trick. I really am going to argue that, during his earthly ministry, Jesus was a troll.

Of course, I mean ‘troll’ in the internet sense of the word, rather than the living-under-a-bridge, eating goats sense. Neither troll types are flattering ways to be described, since online trolls have a reputation for being vicious, petty and nihilistic. So to call Jesus a troll might seem rather troubling, or downright blasphemous. But let me explain… Read the article at Premier Christianity magazine here.

Wait! Before you go…

Don’t forget I’m in Bognor Regis on Tuesday 2nd Nov with my brand new Water into Wine show. And then Basingstoke on 12th November, and Knutsford on 19th November. And I’m looking for dates/gigs for 2022. Read all about it here.