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Interpreting Mark 15:34--'eloi 'eloi lama sabachthani
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RE: Interpreting Mark 15:34--'eloi 'eloi lama sabachthani
(December 28, 2011 at 4:55 pm)Barre Wrote:
(December 28, 2011 at 6:04 am)Zen Badger Wrote: No, because jesus was a fictional character.

Do I win a pony?

Why do you think that Jesus was a fictional character rather than the subject of legend (defined as fictional stories based upon a real person). George Washington was a real person but he did not cut down a cherry tree and then proclaim his own truthfulness--"I cannot tell a lie."

A couple possible reasons:

(1)It is a popular misconception that myths and legends have some some basis in fact. Some do,most do not.

(2) There is NO credible evidence for the existence of Jesus. NONE of the evidence presented by apologists meets the standards demanded by modern historians.

The very best that can be said is that an historical Jesus 'probably existed' or 'is likely to have existed'. I accept the latter. However,I'm unable to accept that the New Testament is anything more than the mythology of Christianity.(due to lack of credible evidence)

Zen:terribly sorry,but no pony. To get your pony you will need to present some credible evidence in support of your claim Tiger
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RE: Interpreting Mark 15:34--'eloi 'eloi lama sabachthani - by padraic - December 28, 2011 at 6:07 pm

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