RE: Debate with a Christian
March 9, 2014 at 4:45 pm
(This post was last modified: March 9, 2014 at 4:57 pm by *Deidre*.)
No difference would be a 'book' written by a team of people trying to convince the world that Big Foot exists. Throw in a little truth, and maybe some will buy it. But, the book will be based on hearsay, people who claim they've seen Big Foot, but of course, they have no reliable pictures, or footage. They only have their ''story.'' No witnesses of course.
I'm waiting for it to become a religion.
Can you post the reference here? I'll look at it.
I'm aware of historians who say there 'could have been' a historical figure (named Jesus), who had been crucified, because that was the execution style of that time period. The places exist. People were largely following the Jewish faith, as has been recorded. But, that's it. There is nothing written outside of the Bible that independently supports Jesus' life story, from the time his ministry began to his death and ''resurrection.''
Please post the source you are thinking of, and I will look at it.
So, you believe discipulus, that the Bible is a compilation of 'sacred' texts that have been preserved throughout the ages, that one central council eventually (many years after Jesus' death) pieced together, to form what we now call 'the Bible.' These sacred texts being eye witness accounts of Jesus. Is this what you believe the Bible is?
I'm waiting for it to become a religion.
(March 9, 2014 at 4:42 pm)discipulus Wrote:(March 9, 2014 at 4:41 pm)Deidre32 Wrote: I'm being serious. Where did they get their info from? The Bible.
I don't dismiss the Bible as a religious text that may have some historical anecdotes within it, but it's not a reliable source for debating with a non believer, if those things really happened. You are a Christian, you believe it. But, that comes from your faith...your hope in a higher power. For those who don't share that same hope, the Bible is a book designed to 'teach' two religions. Why can't you open your mind a little more, discipulus? I've tried to meet you 1/2 way.
So you are not aware that there exist references of Jesus and His crucifixion outside of the Bible?
Is this what you are saying?
Can you post the reference here? I'll look at it.
(March 9, 2014 at 4:42 pm)discipulus Wrote:(March 9, 2014 at 4:41 pm)Deidre32 Wrote: I'm being serious. Where did they get their info from? The Bible.
I don't dismiss the Bible as a religious text that may have some historical anecdotes within it, but it's not a reliable source for debating with a non believer, if those things really happened. You are a Christian, you believe it. But, that comes from your faith...your hope in a higher power. For those who don't share that same hope, the Bible is a book designed to 'teach' two religions. Why can't you open your mind a little more, discipulus? I've tried to meet you 1/2 way.
So you are not aware that there exist references of Jesus and His crucifixion outside of the Bible?
Is this what you are saying?
I'm aware of historians who say there 'could have been' a historical figure (named Jesus), who had been crucified, because that was the execution style of that time period. The places exist. People were largely following the Jewish faith, as has been recorded. But, that's it. There is nothing written outside of the Bible that independently supports Jesus' life story, from the time his ministry began to his death and ''resurrection.''
Please post the source you are thinking of, and I will look at it.
So, you believe discipulus, that the Bible is a compilation of 'sacred' texts that have been preserved throughout the ages, that one central council eventually (many years after Jesus' death) pieced together, to form what we now call 'the Bible.' These sacred texts being eye witness accounts of Jesus. Is this what you believe the Bible is?
