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Originally posted by spamandham
If he were simply analyzing the story I would agree, but he is obviously searching for truth and is willing to step outside the doctrinal box to find it. To pander to the false assumptions is a disservice. I suspect if he were a Muslim talking about whether Mohamed really preached to the Jinn, you would have no problem pointing out that Jinn are mythical creatures.
Jesus can't have risen from the dead if he is not historical, so addressing that point directly answers the question "Did Jesus even Rise From The Dead".
Originally posted by darkelf
While there is adequate information to prove that the Jinn are mythical creatures, we are not so lucky in Jesus' case. Christians can offer no empirical proof of His existance. Non Christians can offer no empirical proof of His non-existance.
Originally posted by Seekerof
Perhaps the mere factoid that unlike the Sumerians, over 2 billion people believe that this individual arose from the dead.
You are aware that the very cornerstone of the foundation of Christianity rests solely on the resurrection of this individual. How interesting that just a few men could turn this so-called Sumerian myth into the worlds largest religion and religious belief. Interesting, no?
[edit on 2-8-2005 by Seekerof]
Originally posted by spamandham
In the Bible, Jesus was from an ahistorical city, born in Bethlehem as the result of an ahistorical census, and performed mythical works that no-one recorded outside the circle of believers. Nonnne fo the New Testament writers knew him personally, but rather, were simply recording what had been passed down to them. Even Paul admits that he isn't sure whether his experience was a dream or not. The simplest conclusion is that he is a fictional character.
Originally posted by marg6043
So if you are looking for prof is faith the only way you are going to find it because historically or archaeologically is none.
Taken in consideration that the so call witnesses are only in the bible accounts and death for centuries it makes you wonder if this is the biggest religious conspiracy of all times.
Originally posted by darkelf
It has become an industry dedicated to controlling the masses.
Originally posted by darkelf
I am a Christian.
Originally posted by saint4God
If I had a nickel for every time...
If religion had a way of "controlling the masses", don't you think world governments would've patented it by now?
Originally posted by marg6043
Well taking our American president example all they had to do is be conected to religious groups and preach politics and religion together.
After all he is a born again christian and made it public, and also he reads the bible everyday and also has spiritual conversations with God.
Power comes in many disguises and they don't have to be patented, but they can win you votes.
Originally posted by marg6043
Well Jake you can call it anything you want but every country has its own brand of relgious beleives and they have been use over and over to gain the public attention and to gain power.
Originally posted by marg6043
It works here in the US and if it does in the greatest nation of the world it works anywhere else.
Originally posted by saint4God
I see, so if it happens in one country (which we've yet to establish) then it happens in all. Hm....
Back to Jesus though please. Much rather hear about him.
[edit on 4-8-2005 by saint4God]
Originally posted by marg6043
Sorry for the name change its hard to go about the threads without confusing names in the way.
Originally posted by glan
No one will ever prove/dis-prove The Lord's death, burial and resurrection I believe that's the way he wanted it. Take it or leave it that's the choice we get....I choose to take the gift, others may not, but one thing to think about...what if YOU are wrong?
Originally posted by saint4God
Originally posted by darkelf
It has become an industry dedicated to controlling the masses.
If I had a nickel for every time...
If religion had a way of "controlling the masses", don't you think world governments would've patented it by now?
Originally posted by darkelf
I am a Christian.
Me too. Sorry we can't meet in church and talk more.
Originally posted by WolfofWar
I'm sorry, I got the lineage of two fictional characters wrong, my bad.