The $JESUS Coin Comprehensive FAQ (part 1) ✨Is Jesus Coin blasphemous? ✨Did you really burn 80% of the supply? ✨Are you scamming Christians? Let's dig in👇 #1 Why is it called Jesus Coin? The founder chose the name Jesus Coin because he is a born-again, spirit-filled Christian, who loves Jesus. When creating the project, the goal was to have a catchy name that represented Biblical values (Justice, Generosity, Truth, Hope, and Love) to stand in contrast from the typical worldly values found in crypto (greed, deception, hate, and anger). As Christians, we are called to live like Jesus and commit every part of our lives to him. Jesus Coin is a subtle reminder to keep our focus on him even amidst “worldly things”. Do you love money more or Jesus Christ? “Where our treasure is, that’s where our heart is also.” (Matt 6:21) #2 What does $JESUS mean? A “$” (cash tag) is a hashtag on Twitter specifically for tweets that involve stocks & crypto. The “$” was added to the logo and branding as a way to differentiate Jesus Coin from other non-crypto projects and help archive and sort posts from the community on Twitter and other social media platforms. Crypto “tickers” are the short-form version of a coin represented in code on the blockchain. The ticker “JESUS” is thought-provoking and bold and stands out compared to other tokens and coins. #3 Why is Jesus wearing sunglasses? As Christians, we are called to go out into the world and spread the gospel. That means meeting people where they are and in ways, they relate to and connect with. Jesus with sunglasses is merely a means to spread the Gospel in a modern way. (And it’s a great conversation starter.) Adding the sunglasses to images of Jesus is a fun way to remind us that: - Jesus is alive and speaking today. (1 Pet 1:3) - The Bible is culturally relevant to our Modern times (Matt 5:13–16) - Jesus laughed, had fun, and liked to party. (Luke 7:34) - Most importantly, Jesus was notorious for stirring up the pot and challenging religious norms. (Matt 5:17–20) The pixelated sunglasses (MLG glasses or meme shades) are a popular internet meme from 2010 called “thug life”. Where the glasses are photoshopped onto a counter-cultural character who displays independence and confidence. #4 Is Jesus Coin a joke? Are you making fun of Jesus / Christians? The mission of Jesus Coin is to influence culture and be a light in dark places. It is a decentralized, faith-based crypto that inspires people to love one another, seek a higher calling, and Do Good & Give More. The heart behind this project is to glorify God and spread the Gospel. Full-stop. Crypto, Finance, and tech are notoriously worldly and anti-Jesus industries. But that doesn’t mean He can’t be there. The Bible says that God’s character never changes. (Mal 3:6) - Hebrews 13:8 says “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” - Isaiah 43:19 says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Within this beautiful tension, is an opportunity to speak to the Culture around us using the language and devices they understand (memes, crypto, social media). But to do that, we have to go into the world and “dine with sinners”. (Matt 9:10–13) #5 Is it sacrilegious to make Jesus a meme? Nowhere in the scripture does it say a visual representation of Jesus/God/Holy Spirit is: blasphemous, sacrilegious, making an idol, immoral, or a sin. At the heart of all Jesus Coin memes is to spread the Good News of the Gospel in a fun and engaging way. For thousands of years, artists have been inspired by Biblical characters and scenes to create masterpieces. The Biblical justification for creating memes using images of Jesus comes from the following verses: - “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” 1 Cor 9:22 - “I have the right to do anything,” you say — but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything” — but I will not be mastered by anything.” (1 Cor 6:12) As long as it’s biblically accurate, doesn’t present any false doctrine or mislead others (or cause them to sin), using contemporary images to represent Jesus can be a meaningful way for people (of all ages) to remember the Good News of the Gospel in a context they understand. Christians don’t worship just an image or a name; they worship Jesus Christ the Son of God, the savior of the world. The Holy Spirit speaks through every generation’s cultural language, and today, images, memes, and videos are one of the primary forms of communication (specifically with the youth). In regards to the Jesus Coin logo: The Head of Christ painting By Warner Sallman is one of the most famous images of Jesus having been reproduced over 1 billion times. Adding the meme shades to it creates a transformative work to stir up conversation and dialogue around religion and culture. #6 What makes $JESUS different than other coins? Jesus Coin is the first faith-based crypto (the anti-meme coin). It is a Mission coin that stands for biblical values in a very worldly industry committed to Doing Good and Giving More in Jesus’ name. It was launched without a team supply as a protest against all the scams, rug pulls, and dishonest crypto projects and is community-run and managed. It was built on three tenets: - Fellowship: Community gatherings that are full of positivity and love - Discipleship: Mentoring and supporting members of the community with similar values - Stewardship: Encouraging holders to be generous with their time and resources Through these tenets, community members and holders seek to radically change the entire crypto ecosystem from within. #7 Is Jesus coin blasphemous? Jesus flipped the tables in the synagogue because they turned his father’s house into a den of robbers — ie greedy and dishonest merchants were scamming people. He boldly challenged religious and cultural customs and was extremely polarizing at the time (and even now). Jesus Coin was created to remind believers to be generous, to help others, and to be good stewards of the resources God gives — with no expectations or promises. Believers are called to be in the world but not of the world, (John 17: 13–14) so having a Christian crypto (Jesus Coin) makes perfect sense to reach the next generation of believers and beyond. Here are some comments we’ve heard in the past: “You don’t need a crypto to spread the gospel.” Correct. But crypto is an industry that deserves to hear the gospel. A powerful way to win people for Christ is through relatable testimonies — and the Jesus Coin community is full of other crypto natives sharing their experiences and testimonies with others about God’s miraculous works. “Crypto is a scam.” The blockchain is an immutable ledger that forever archives activities and transactions. Any perceived “value” is built on trust and provenance. Jesus Coin is an ERC-20 token that is decentralized and owned by its holders. The UniSwap V2 liquidity pool has over $1,000,000 in locked and renounced liquidity, ensuring that $JESUS is unruggable, can be traded in perpetuity, and will exist as long as Ethereum has validators. “Gambling is a sin.” The Bible does not outright condone gambling. However, greed, covetousness, and poor stewardship are widely discussed. Stewardship means being responsible with our resources and not falling into greed or laziness when it comes to our money. Crypto is a digital asset that is known to be extremely volatile, which attracts speculation. Although there are risks in crypto, there are also many opportunities. With wisdom, prayer, education, self-control, and proper stewardship, individuals can make their own decisions about crypto and memecoins. “This is an idol" “You shouldn’t mix God and money.” “Don’t serve mammon.” Jesus Christ of Nazareth is Lord. Not a crypto, or money, or technology, or a man. - The Bible mentions money more than any other topic. - The Bible says that everything we have comes from him (James 1:17; 1 Cor 12:1–11) - And God very explicitly calls us to be good stewards (Matt 25:14–30) - The Bible calls us to be generous (Deut 8:18; 2 Cor 9:10–11) "This is the mark of the beast.” Jesus Coin is a decentralized memecoin. There are no buy or sell taxes. There is no team supply. There are no expectations, requirements, or restrictions for anyone (of any religion or background) to interact with. The contract and liquidity are renounced. It is 100% community owned. It is a group of believers working to spread the Gospel through crypto and social media. At the end of the day, only God can judge the project, the community, and the heart. (1 Sam 16:7). “It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this, I rejoice.” Phil 1:15–18
