The 10 Most Important Kisses in History
I saw this article on CNN yesterday and it was just too good to pass up. So I am posting in its entirety, with my comments at the bottom. From : www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/05/20/mf.ten.important.kisses/index.html “Pucker up as we explore 10 smooches that changed religion, art, culture, and history. " 1. The Kiss of Judas: A betrayal or just misunderstood? Nothing ends a good "bromance" quite like flagrant, murderous betrayal. A long time ago, a wandering preacher named Jesus was doing pretty well for himself -- building up a following and promoting religious teachings -- until one of his buddies sold him out to the authorities. In exchange for 30 pieces of silver, Judas Iscariot kissed Jesus on the cheek and, by doing so, identified him to Roman soldiers. Although Judas double-crossed his best friend for a paltry sum, some scholars argue that Judas is the secret hero of Christianity. The claim is based on a recent translation of The Gospel of Judas, a text written...