The Grand Inquisitor Analysis

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In this lesson’s story, The Grand Inquisitor imprisons Jesus to prevent him from accomplishing his work on the town’s people as well as to avoid conflict with the work of the Church. While discussing this disagreement, the Grand Inquisitor mentions the time when Satan had given Jesus three temptations, that of which he rejected. These three temptations that Christ was presented with were bread, a miracle, and power. Firstly, with bread, Satan told Jesus that if he were the son of God that he shall be able to turn stone into bread. However, Jesus believed that man must not live with just bread, but by the word of God. The Grand Inquisitor’s argument against Jesus’ decision was that this would not be realistic for those who are too vulnerable …show more content…
Although I disagree with this, I do understand the concept of The Grand Inquisitor’s arguments in some aspects. First off, I do agree that exposing people to something that is not of this world may help them explore their religious faith. I also understand how free will can be problematic for some people, as unlimited choice can lead to more greed and disappointment; this concept is real in terms of our capitalist/consumerism culture. When you’re accustomed to being given so many options, you will eventually want more. However, when you are restricted to something, it is all that you know. After reading my classmate, Ashley Hug’s perspective of The Grand Inquisitor, I have come to understand how humans need structure to feel more secure in a different way. While I perceived it more about greed, she saw it more about peace of mind and less stress; an example of this would be how we handle finances. Despite recognizing the depth of these arguments, I understand Jesus as well; this is more in the sense of independence. Jesus’ rejections of Satan’s temptations proposed that he believed people needed to have their own faith and hard work to accomplish positive things in their life; Ashley had pointed out that this is a concept that she had not taken notice of, but finds it important as this reflects a real life aspect. Each perspective can both benefit and
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