A Goodreads user asked Werner A. Lind:

I am a Catholic by faith and was introduced to Joshua, the series as well as film. My dad was taught by Joseph Girzone in elementary school. He used to reside in Altamont, New York. He was a beautiful soul. We were invited to his movie premiere in Albany. I often wonder how Jesus is portrayed by secular non-believers. Do you think Jesus is polarizing because he is authentic and honest?

Werner A. Lind Jt, so sorry that I didn't answer this question when you asked it! My Goodreads notifications were messed up at the time, so I never saw the question until just now.

Jesus was already polarizing during his earthly ministry, and still is; and yes, I think his authenticity and honesty is part of what causes that. It's also because he claims absolute, divine authority; he's not simply the Savior of mankind, laying down his life as a ransom for sin, but the Lord of heaven and earth who has the right to tell you and I what to do. People who think they aren't guilty of any sins, and who don't want to recognize any authority but their own will, don't want to hear that.

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