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Why science and religious fatih need not be in conflict: It's as easy as 1-2-3!
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RE: Why science and religious fatih need not be in conflict: It's as easy as 1-2-3!
I thought I recalled something about how miracles are not intended to convince unbelievers anyways; but rather, to demonstrate spiritual principles and confirm the faith of believers:

Quote:“It is therefore well to be understood, that it was not the intention of His Miracles, to make converts to his doctrine, since there is every reason to believe that no one can be converted to the Truth by any miraculous testimony whatsoever, agreeable to what is intimated in the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, where it is written, If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead. Accordingly JESUS CHRIST testifies in another place, If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of GOD ; instructing us by these words, that the qualification to admit the evidence of divine doctrine does not arise so much from miraculous testimony, as from a sincere desire to do the will of GOD, thus from a well-disposed heart and life. Accordingly the unbelieving Jews were not convinced by our LORD'S Miracles, nor does it appear to have been his intention to promote their conviction in that way, and therefore he says in another place, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh for a sign, but there shall no sign be given. The conclusion therefore is, that the LORD'S Miracles were intended for the confirmation of the faith of his pious followers; but not for the conviction and conversion of those who had no previous disposition or inclination to become his followers.” - The Miracles of Jesus Christ by Rev. J Clowes, 1816

So if you're looking for a sign to convince you, I'm afraid you're out of luck.
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RE: Why science and religious fatih need not be in conflict: It's as easy as 1-2-3! - by Neo-Scholastic - May 2, 2017 at 1:16 pm

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