It would seem that way, but the gospels paint a different story...Originally posted by Mr. Curtis:
And I think some of you folks use the "Jesus was a friend to sinners" in a bad context. I don't think he was fun for sinners to be around.
Jesus seemed to be very popular with sinners (at least the worst of society -- prostitutes and tax-collectors) but not very popular with people who traveled in religious circles -- especially leadership circles.