In science forums about religion we cite the texts to illustrate something, not to promote the text as a way of life that we want other people to adopt as a world view.
Actually I thought MR's post was very clear and thought provoking. I'm often amazed by the way folks here think and how well they express the very ideas that just barely forming on the tip of my tongue. I was surprised by your reaction. I thought MR was approaching this serenely, without throwing darts at anyone.
EDIT: before the slight derailment, you asked how John Lennon differs from Jesus. The biggest difference was his statement "God is Dead" (regardless of how it's interpreted). As you probably know, this statement was a coup, bringing home the idea that people everywhere can be candid without having to worry about disappearing taboos.
EDIT #2. Ok so MR got slammed. I should have known better than to enter another religion thread. I'll go find another discussion where I can speak freely with people without watching them drop like flies.
EDIT #3. My bad. I simply assumed that was a ban from Syne. I don't get it. I don't know the history. I thought MR started off with a perfectly lucid answer to the question "how was Lennon any different than Jesus"? After that tempers flared and MR was gone. Hmmm. I like you guys a lot. I wished you liked each other as much.