[thefrankbaum]

Maybe. He knew Jesus was the Son, He knew what the Scriptures foretold about His death. Again, you've stated that, essentially, as you see it, Catholics defending Christ in the Eucharist is in some way belittling to God, since He can defend Himself. This is true - however, when you defend the Good News against the forces arrayed against it today, whether secularism, moral relativism, or what-have-you, are you not defending Him?

[Dan Middleton]

The Bible commands us to be ready to give an answer for the hope that is within us. I am not “defending” God when I do so - apologetics and evangelism are inextricably linked. God does not require my protection, only my obedience.

Throwing myself between Jesus and His tormentors, as suggested in the hypothetical, would actually be an attempt to thwart God’s plan of salvation.

Roman Catholics arguing and articulating their views about the Eucharist would fall into the category of “giving an answer,” in my opinion. Pointless raging as though Myers could actually cause some sort of material harm does not.